Head-to-head · Device Locator Apps
Prey vs Samsung Find
Prey 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 scorePrey · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
Prey scores higher on our rubric for device locator apps: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Prey is the better fit for organizations managing mixed device fleets. Samsung Find is the better fit for galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags.
- Prey fits best
Organizations managing mixed device fleets
- Samsung Find fits best
Galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags
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Side by side
| Feature | Prey 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Samsung Find 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Device Locator Apps | #4 in Device Locator Apps |
| Best for | Organizations managing mixed device fleets | Galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $1.3/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Android, Web |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not published | Android, web |
| Tracker compatibility | Not published | Own-brand |
| Location network | Not published | Both |
| Remote device actions | Not published | Ring, track location, lock, erase data, extend battery life |
| Location history | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Prey brings device location, protection, and fleet management into a web control panel with installed clients for laptops, phones, and tablets. It is aimed at individuals and organizations—including businesses, schools, and managed service… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Prey — where it wins
- Tracks device location and history across major desktop and mobile platforms
- Combines geofences with remote lock, alarms, wipe, and encryption actions
- Adds inventory, loan management, automations, and API access for fleets
Where it doesn't
- Protection and fleet-management actions require paid plans
- Organization plan prices are per device and billed annually
- No automatic self-service 14-day trial is offered
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
- Prey8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $1.30/mo (annual)
Cross-platform location tracking with remote security actions and fleet management.
Visit PreyFull verdict → - Samsung Find8.6/10 · Free plan
A free Galaxy-focused locator for devices, SmartTags, and remote actions.
Visit Samsung FindFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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