The AirTag alternative built for tools
AirTag is brilliant for keys and bags. For tools a thief will actively look for — and remove — you want a tracker that hides and stays silent. That's Localizit.
| Apple AirTag | Localizit | |
|---|---|---|
| Designed for | Personal items — keys, bags, luggage | Tools, plant, vehicles and business kit |
| Form factor | A recognisable disc a thief knows to look for | Covert tags (paper-thin, card, cable) that hide in kit |
| Anti-theft vs anti-stalking | Beeps and warns nearby phones it's moving with them — which can tip off a thief | Stays silent — built to track kit, not announce itself |
| Phones supported | Best on iPhone; Android gets limited detection only | Cross-platform — works whoever's carrying the phone |
| Ongoing cost | No fee, but Apple-network only | No SIM and no data fees on BLE tags; plans add fleet features |
| Business features | Consumer app — no accounts, roles or check-in/out | Live map, QR check-in/out, geofences, roles and alerts |
| Recovery | Show location on your own phone | Share a live recovery link with the police, no login |
AirTag and Find My are trademarks of Apple Inc. Localizit is not affiliated with Apple. Comparison reflects each product's design intent.
Why tradespeople switch for their kit
The AirTag's anti-stalking design — the sound, the "item found moving with you" alert — is exactly what you don't want on a stolen drill. A thief's phone can flag it, and the familiar disc is easy to find and bin. Localizit's covert tags are built to disappear into the tool and keep reporting.
See it in action for tool tracking, stopping van tool theft and plant tracking — or browse the tracker range and how it works.
AirTag alternative — FAQs
Is there a good AirTag alternative for tools?
Yes. AirTag is excellent for keys and bags, but it's a recognisable disc that emits sound and triggers 'item moving with you' alerts on nearby phones — helpful against stalking, but it can tip off a thief and be removed. Localizit uses covert BLE trackers designed to hide in tools and stay silent, with business features AirTag doesn't have.
Does Localizit work on Android as well as iPhone?
Yes. AirTag's full experience is really iPhone-only — Android users only get limited unwanted-tracking detection. Localizit is cross-platform, so your tags report through whoever is nearby regardless of phone.
Do Localizit trackers beep or announce themselves like an AirTag?
No. AirTags are designed to make sound and warn people they're being tracked (an anti-stalking feature). For tools a thief will actively search, that works against you. Localizit's covert tags stay silent and are built to hide in the kit.
Is there a monthly fee?
Localizit's covert BLE tags need no SIM and no data fees. A monthly plan adds the live map, check-in/out, geofences, alerts and multi-user access for a business — features a consumer AirTag app doesn't offer.
Can I track vehicles and plant, not just small tools?
Yes. Alongside covert BLE tags, Localizit offers GPS trackers for vehicles, quad bikes, plant and high-value assets — one platform across everything, which AirTag isn't built for.
Protect the kit you can't afford to lose
Covert trackers, a live map, and a recovery link the police can use.