Blue Hound

Name: Blue Hound
Price: 1.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (890 reviews)
Author: GrangerFX

By: GrangerFX

Bluetooth Scanner and Finder

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Features & Capabilities

Blue Hound is the most complete Bluetooth scanning and locating app for iPhone. It continuously scans for nearby devices from Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, and more, identifying them by name, maker, and model when possible, and uploads findings to the cloud for later review on an interactive map and heat map.

Key capabilities include a real-time signal-strength scanner with sorting and filtering, indoor and outdoor locating, power saver mode, optional audio alerts, and cloud-based recognizers that help identify devices and locate past items via a map. Attach Bluetooth tags to keys or gear to locate them within 100 feet or more.

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By:

GrangerFX

Rating:

4.60

(890) 3 new ratings

Version:

1.3.6 Last updated: 2023-10-23

Version code:

860876745

Creation date:

2017-01-30

Compatible devices:

Size:

5.68MB

Price:

1.99

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Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-11

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Developed by:

GrangerFX

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blue-hound/id1067368392

User Reviews

Blue Hound is praised for effectively locating items via Bluetooth direction finding and for naming devices, with success indoors and outdoors and at a low one-time price. However, multiple reviews note the directional features can be unreliable, onboarding is unclear, and map/direction guidance can be confusing. Reliability issues in Bluetooth-dense environments and occasional device-naming inconsistencies are also mentioned.

Pros

Effectively helps locate misplaced items using Bluetooth direction finding (triangulation, distance meters, heatmap) and has recovered items like Apple Pencil, hearing aids, rings, and keys.
Shows device names for most items, aiding identification during searches.
Works in diverse environments (indoors and outdoors) and across various devices, often finding items others miss.
Low-cost, one-time purchase (about $1.99) with no ongoing subscription, offering good value.
Positive anecdotes about strong performance and occasional responsive support from the developer.

Cons

Directional heatmap/compass indicators are inconsistently functional or inaccurate across reviews.
Onboarding is lacking; users want a tutorial or clearer guidance as the UI is not intuitive.

Recent reviews

The main selling point for me was the directional heatmap and compass indicator. Neither of these work. Also it would be nice if it showed device details like mac address, identifiers, etc.

by Da*****, 2025-11-20

Only had 20% power, time was of the essence. I was able to locate it before time ran out. Now that I’m able to putts around on the app leisurely, I have some thoughts. Learning how to use the app could be more intuitive. I think the app would benefit from a tutorial when you first open it. But other than that minor gripe, I think the app is very well made, and well worth 1.99.

by sk*****, 2025-06-06

On two occasions, I was hit in the side of the head and someone platters realized my hearing aid wasn’t in my ear. I would never have found them without blue hound. The distance to the object are only indicators (a technology limitation about wireless). However by looking at the map and the distance in both cases I found the hearing aid. The first time it was even hidden under a leaf. This tool is great!