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Head-to-head · Device Locator Apps

Google Find Hub vs Samsung Find

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Google Find Hub #2 in Device Locator Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Google
Samsung Find #4 in Device Locator Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Samsung Find

Google Find Hub leads on 0 checks, Samsung Find on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGoogle Find Hub · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

Google Find Hub scores higher on our rubric for device locator apps: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

On tracker compatibility, Google Find Hub gives you Multiple-brands where Samsung Find offers Own-brand.

Google Find Hub is the better fit for android users locating phones, watches, and accessories. Samsung Find is the better fit for galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags.

  • Google Find Hub fits best

    Android users locating phones, watches, and accessories

  • Samsung Find fits best

    Galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags

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Side by side

Feature Google Find Hub 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Samsung Find 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #2 in Device Locator Apps #4 in Device Locator Apps
Best for Android users locating phones, watches, and accessories Galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Android Android, Web
Support Email, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Specs
Supported platforms Android, web browser, Wear OS Android, web
Tracker compatibility Multiple-brands Own-brand
Location network Both Both
Remote device actions Play sound, mark as lost and lock, erase/reset device Ring, track location, lock, erase data, extend battery life
Location history Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Finds some devices and compatible accessories when offline
  • Offers sound, lost-device locking, and remote erase actions
  • Supports live location sharing and map directions
  • Shows Galaxy device and registered SmartTag locations on a map
  • Supports offline finding through nearby Galaxy devices
  • Can ring, lock, erase, or extend battery life remotely
Cons
  • Device coverage centers on Android, Wear OS, and compatible items
  • Offline finding depends on participating Android devices
  • Does not list a desktop app; access is through web or Android
  • SmartTags must be registered through SmartThings first
  • Tracker compatibility is limited to Samsung's own SmartTags
  • Availability is limited to supported Galaxy phones and tablets
Our verdict

Google Find Hub helps people locate Android devices, Wear OS watches, and compatible accessories through an Android app or web browser. It is aimed at Android users who want a way to find their own devices and items, as well as share live…

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Samsung Find helps Galaxy users locate their own devices and those of family members, including phones, tablets, watches, earbuds, S Pen devices, and registered SmartTags. Available on supported Galaxy phones and tablets and through the…

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  1. Google Find HubDevice Locator Apps 9.2Free plan
  2. Samsung FindDevice Locator Apps 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Google Find Hub — where it wins

    • Finds some devices and compatible accessories when offline
    • Offers sound, lost-device locking, and remote erase actions
    • Supports live location sharing and map directions

    Where it doesn't

    • Device coverage centers on Android, Wear OS, and compatible items
    • Offline finding depends on participating Android devices
    • Does not list a desktop app; access is through web or Android

  • Samsung Find — where it wins

    • Shows Galaxy device and registered SmartTag locations on a map
    • Supports offline finding through nearby Galaxy devices
    • Can ring, lock, erase, or extend battery life remotely

    Where it doesn't

    • SmartTags must be registered through SmartThings first
    • Tracker compatibility is limited to Samsung's own SmartTags
    • Availability is limited to supported Galaxy phones and tablets

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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