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Head-to-head · Device Locator Apps

Prey vs SmartThings Find

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Prey #3 in Device Locator Apps 8.8/10 Free plan · paid from $1.30/mo (annual) Free plan Visit Prey
SmartThings Find #5 in Device Locator Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Samsung

Prey leads on 0 checks, SmartThings 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 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Prey is the better fit for organizations managing mixed device fleets. SmartThings Find is the better fit for galaxy users who need straightforward device recovery.

  • Prey fits best

    Organizations managing mixed device fleets

  • SmartThings Find fits best

    Galaxy users who need straightforward device recovery

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Side by side

Feature Prey 8.8/10 Visit ↗ SmartThings Find 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #3 in Device Locator Apps #5 in Device Locator Apps
Best for Organizations managing mixed device fleets Galaxy users who need straightforward device recovery
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 Web, Android
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Live chat, Phone, Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Specs
Supported platforms Not published web, Android
Tracker compatibility Not published Own-brand
Location network Not published Both
Remote device actions Not published Ring, lock, erase data, extend battery life
Location history Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Shows compatible devices on a map and supports nearby searches and directions.
  • Offline Finding can relay locations through nearby Galaxy devices.
  • Can remotely ring, lock, or erase a supported phone or tablet.
Cons
  • 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
  • Requires a Samsung account and supported Samsung devices.
  • Offline Finding and device support depend on model, software, and settings.
  • The published features focus on Samsung devices and straightforward recovery.
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…

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SmartThings Find is Samsung’s device-location service for people who need to recover compatible Galaxy phones, tablets, watches, earbuds, or Samsung SmartTags. It works through the SmartThings app and a web interface, and requires a…

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  1. PreyDevice Locator Apps 8.8Free plan · paid from $1.30/mo (annual)
  2. SmartThings FindDevice Locator Apps 8.4Free plan

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

  • SmartThings Find — where it wins

    • Shows compatible devices on a map and supports nearby searches and directions.
    • Offline Finding can relay locations through nearby Galaxy devices.
    • Can remotely ring, lock, or erase a supported phone or tablet.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a Samsung account and supported Samsung devices.
    • Offline Finding and device support depend on model, software, and settings.
    • The published features focus on Samsung devices and straightforward recovery.
  • Prey8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $1.30/mo (annual)

    Cross-platform location tracking with remote security actions and fleet management.

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  • SmartThings Find8.4/10 · Free plan

    A free Samsung locator for finding compatible Galaxy devices and taking remote recovery actions.

    Visit SamsungFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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