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Head-to-head · Device Locator Apps

Samsung Find vs SmartThings Find

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Samsung Find #4 in Device Locator Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Samsung Find
SmartThings Find #5 in Device Locator Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Samsung

Samsung Find 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 scoreSamsung Find · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth

Samsung Find scores higher on our rubric for device locator apps: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Samsung Find is the better fit for galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags. SmartThings Find is the better fit for galaxy users who need straightforward device recovery.

  • Samsung Find fits best

    Galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags

  • SmartThings Find fits best

    Galaxy users who need straightforward device recovery

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Side by side

Feature Samsung Find 8.6/10 Visit ↗ SmartThings Find 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #4 in Device Locator Apps #5 in Device Locator Apps
Best for Galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags Galaxy users who need straightforward device recovery
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Android, Web Web, Android
Support Docs Live chat, Phone, Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Specs
Supported platforms Android, web web, Android
Tracker compatibility Own-brand Own-brand
Location network Both Both
Remote device actions Ring, track location, lock, erase data, extend battery life Ring, lock, erase data, extend battery life
Location history Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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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. Samsung FindDevice Locator Apps 8.6Free plan
  2. SmartThings FindDevice Locator Apps 8.4Free plan

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

  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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