NearCast - Device tracker
Bluetooth Proximity Sensor
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Scan, locate, and track your Bluetooth devices in real time. Radar view, smart alerts, anti-tracking protection, and more.
NearCast turns your iPhone into a powerful Bluetooth radar. Scan for nearby BLE devices, track their signal strength, estimate distance, and never lose your gear again.
RADAR SCANNING
• Real-time Bluetooth Low Energy scanning with a visual radar display
• Animated sonar sweep shows device blips color-coded by saved status
• RSSI-based distance estimation using signal strength analysis
• Smart device name resolution identifies 50+ manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, Google, Sony, Bose, Tile, and more
• Proximity levels from Immediate to Out of Range with haptic feedback
DEVICE MANAGEMENT
• Save devices with custom names and categories (Phone, Laptop, Headphones, Watch, Keys, Wallet, Tracker, and more)
• Organize with favourites and mark devices as lost
• View battery level, signal strength, and connection status at a glance
• Full scan history with timestamped RSSI readings
• Swipe actions for quick management
FIND YOUR DEVICES
• Play Sound triggers an audible alert to help locate nearby devices
• Compass needle points toward your device's last known direction
• Proximity indicator with hot/cold feedback guides you closer
• Haptic patterns intensify as you approach — feel your way to the device
MAP & LOCATION
• See every saved device's last known location on an interactive map
• Category-colored pins make it easy to identify devices at a glance
• Tracks and updates GPS coordinates each time a device is scanned
SAFE ZONES
• Create geographic safe zones around locations like Home or Office
• Configurable radius from 50 to 1000 metres
• Alerts are automatically suppressed inside enabled safe zones
• Manage zones from the map or the dedicated settings panel
SMART ALERTS
• Separation alerts notify you the moment a saved device goes out of range
• Found alerts let you know when a lost device comes back
• Customizable alert sounds: Chime, Beep, Ping, or Sonar
• Adjustable volume and global mute control
PRIVACY & ANTI-TRACKING
• Anti-tracking detection monitors for unknown Bluetooth devices that may be following you
• Alerts you if an unfamiliar device persists near you for over 15 minutes across 100+ metres of movement
• Clear tracker history at any time
• All data stored locally on your device — we never collect or share your information
BACKGROUND SCANNING
• Continue monitoring saved devices even when the app is in the background
• Receive push notifications for separation and found events
• Background mode can be toggled on or off in Settings
SYNC & STORAGE
• iCloud sync keeps your saved devices available across all your Apple devices
• Powered by SwiftData for fast, reliable local storage
• Export-ready scan history with timestamps and signal data
CUSTOMIZATION
• 11 device categories with unique icons and colours
• Per-device alert settings for separation and found notifications
• Dark mode support throughout the app
• Onboarding flow guides you through Bluetooth, Location, and Notification setup
DeviceFinder requires Bluetooth and Location permissions to scan for and locate devices. Background scanning may affect battery life.
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The developer, MURAD AL WAJED, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Provider
- MURAD AL WAJED
- Size
- 2.1 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.6 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it is not open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © MURAD AL WAJED