Head-to-head · Device Locator Apps
Samsung Find vs Chipolo app
Samsung Find leads on 0 checks, Chipolo app 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 scoreSamsung Find · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
Samsung Find scores higher on our rubric for device locator apps: 8.6 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
Samsung Find is the better fit for galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags. Chipolo app is the better fit for chipolo users who also want phone-finding tools.
- Samsung Find fits best
Galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags
- Chipolo app fits best
Chipolo users who also want phone-finding tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Samsung Find 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Chipolo app 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Device Locator Apps | #7 in Device Locator Apps |
| Best for | Galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags | Chipolo users who also want phone-finding tools |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Mobile, Cloud |
| Platforms | Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web |
| Support | Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Android, web | iOS, Android, web |
| Tracker compatibility | Own-brand | Own-brand |
| Location network | Both | Both |
| Remote device actions | Ring, track location, lock, erase data, extend battery life | Ring phone; display a lock-screen contact message |
| Location history | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Chipolo’s free companion app combines phone-finding tools with controls for Chipolo Bluetooth trackers. It is aimed at people who want to locate a phone or tablet on a map, remotely ring a phone even when it is silent, or put a contact… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Chipolo app — where it wins
- Rings a phone remotely, even when it is on silent
- Locates phones or tablets on a map through the web app
- Adds tracker controls, including ringtone changes and remote camera shutter
Where it doesn't
- Tracker compatibility is limited to Chipolo Bluetooth trackers
- Out-of-range alerts are available on Android
- Current POP, LOOP, and CARD item location runs through Apple Find My or Google Find Hub
- Samsung Find8.6/10 · Free plan
A free Galaxy-focused locator for devices, SmartTags, and remote actions.
Visit Samsung FindFull verdict → - Chipolo app7.9/10 · Free plan
A practical phone finder with remote ringing and controls for Chipolo trackers.
Visit ChipoloFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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