iOS and Android-compatible Bluetooth trackers in 2025
What are Bluetooth trackers?
Bluetooth trackers are compact, wireless devices that help you locate lost or misplaced items such as keys, wallets, bags, or even your phone. You simply attach the tracker to a valuable item and track it using an app on your phone.
How do Bluetooth trackers work?
Can’t find your keys? Open the tracking app on your phone, and it shows the last known location of the item. Misplaced your phone? Press the button on the tracker, and it will ring it, provided you're within range. Some Bluetooth trackers also use crowd-sourced networks, leveraging nearby phones equipped with the app to help you locate lost items even when they're out of range.
iOS vs Android Bluetooth trackers
While there are many Bluetooth trackers on the market, not all are cross-platform. Some work exclusively with Apple’s iPhones running iOS, while others are only compatible with Android smartphones from brands like Samsung and Google.
If you're shopping for a Bluetooth tracker, it's a good idea to choose one that is compatible with both iOS and Android – especially if you're buying it as a gift or planning to connect with other users, such as family members.
While Apple’s AirTag is the world’s top-selling Bluetooth tracker, and is a great product, it lacks cross-platform compatibility.
Best iOS and Android-compatible Bluetooth trackers
Fortunately, several top-rated Bluetooth trackers are compatible with both major mobile platforms. One standout option is the Tile Mate by Life360, which was named “Best Overall Bluetooth Tracker of 2025” by The Guardian.
“If you lose whatever object your Tile is attached to, all you need to do is tap ‘find’ in the Tile app. The company searches for it using other Tile users’ phones to give you an approximate location. In testing, the app told me that there were 2,659 devices within half an hour of me in all directions, which is an increase from the 1,400 when I tested the previous model last year.”
Kirsty Bosley, The GuardianWhy choose a cross-platform Bluetooth tracker?
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Universal compatibility: Works with both iPhones and Android devices.
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Perfect for gifting: Great for personal or corporate gifts when you’re unsure of the recipient’s phone type.
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Family & group use: Track shared items across multiple devices and platforms.
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Wider network coverage: Better chances of finding lost items via crowd-sourced tracking.
Tile by Life360 – A market leader in Bluetooth trackers
As a pioneer in Bluetooth tracking technology, Life360's Tile trackers lead the market in cross-platform tracker sales and app usage:
- 3x more Tile trackers are sold than all other cross-platform Bluetooth trackers combined.
- The Life360 app is used by over 88 million people worldwide.
Whether you're looking for peace of mind, a thoughtful gift, or reliable item tracking across multiple devices, Tile offers one of the best iOS and Android-compatible Bluetooth tracker solutions available. The Life360 app is free of charge, allowing you to connect and track multiple Tiles, and a range of subscription options are available for additional features.
2025 Tile Tracker models
Branded Tile
Branded Tile brings Life360 Tile trackers to the corporate world, allowing organisations to add their own branding, making them a memorable business gift for clients, partners, and employees at events, conferences, and other special occasions.
About the author
Neil Holland is the marketing manager for Calverley. During his 30+ year career, he has worked in the SEO industry and in senior marketing roles for leading technology brands, including Canon, Accenture, and Apple.
