Wallet Finder Card (Google) vs Tracking Card Pro
Buy the Tracking Card Pro if you use an iPhone and want the longest battery life and the widest pool of user feedback. Buy the Wallet Finder Card if you are on Android or Google's Find Hub and want SMS alerts and a slightly lighter card. The Tracking Card Pro has far more ratings (4.7 from 3,289 vs 4.6 from 159), so its track record is better established. Check current prices at each store before deciding, since neither listing here shows a price.
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Wallet Finder Card (Google)
4.6Choose the Wallet Finder Card if you use Android or Google Find Hub and want SMS alerts plus a lighter 12 g card.
Pros
- Works with Google Find Hub for Android users
- Lightest of the two at 12 g
- SMS alert capability
- IP67 water resistance
- Out-of-range warning when you leave it behind
Cons
- Battery life falls well short of the 3-year claim for many owners
- Some cards overheated or bubbled during first charge
- Quiet 78 dB ping and short tracking range
- Power button is hard to find
What separates them
| Wallet Finder Card (Google) | Tracking Card Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking network | Google Find Hub | Apple Find My |
| Battery life per charge | Up to 3 years claimed; owners report 5–6 months, some 1–2 weeks | Up to 16–18 months; owners report 18–24 months |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm listed; page also says 1.8 mm | 2.5 mm |
| Weight | 12 g | 15 g |
| Water and dust rating | IP67 | IPX7 waterproof and dustproof |
| Charging | Qi and MagSafe wireless | Qi and MagSafe wireless |
| Extra alerts | SMS alert capable; out-of-range warning | Audible alerts; left-behind notifications |
| Precision Finding | Not supported |
Price history
- Wallet Finder Card (Google): lowest $13.99 on Nov 2 at Amazon.
- Tracking Card Pro: lowest $44.00 on Nov 2 at Nomad Goods.
Prices at every store
Wallet Finder Card (Google)
- AmazonCheck price at Amazon
- PaperwalletCheck price at Paperwallet
- EksterCheck price at Ekster
Tracking Card Pro
- AmazonCheck price at Amazon
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- Nomad GoodsCheck price at Nomad Goods
Specs compared
| Spec | Wallet Finder Card (Google) | Tracking Card Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | up to 3 years | Up to 18 months, Up to 16 months (between charg… |
| Thickness | 2.5mm | — |
| Product Weight | 12g (0.4 oz.) | — |
| Battery Capacity | 540mAh | — |
| Sound Alert | 78dB | — |
| Waterproof Rating | IP67 | — |
| Encryption | AES-128 | — |
| Bluetooth Range | 80 meter | — |
| SMS Alert Capable | Yes | — |
| Water Resistant | Yes | — |
| Tracking Type |
Questions and answers
- Which works with Android?
- The Wallet Finder Card, through Google Find Hub. The Tracking Card Pro uses Apple Find My and is built for iPhone.
- Which lasts longer between charges?
- The Tracking Card Pro. It is rated up to 16–18 months, and owners often report 18–24 months. Wallet Finder Card owners report 5–6 months, with some down to 1–2 weeks.
- Is either one worth it inside an RFID-blocking wallet?
- Both can struggle. Paperwallet says its card works inside RFID-blocking wallets, but Tracking Card Pro owners report interference. Test it in your own wallet.
- Do either support Precision Finding?
- No. Neither card offers the directional Precision Finding you get with an AirTag or a newer Find My tracker.
- Which is thinner?
- They are listed at the same 2.5 mm. Paperwallet also states 1.8 mm on its page, so expect roughly two credit cards of thickness.
- Which is better for travel?
- The Tracking Card Pro, mainly for its longer battery life and IPX7 dust protection. The Wallet Finder Card is lighter and adds SMS alerts.
