Apple AirTag vs Protectly GPS Tracker Extreme
Comparison 2026 — GPS Trackers
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Protectly GPS Tracker Extreme edges out the Apple AirTag with an overall score of 80/100 against 65/100. It scores particularly well on accuracy (84/100) and concealment (58/100), making it the better all-round pick in GPS Trackers.
The Apple AirTag remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €35.00 versus €90.00.
Accuracy winner
Protectly GPS Tracker Extreme
29% higher than its rival
Value winner
Protectly GPS Tracker Extreme
6% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Apple AirTag | Protectly GPS Tracker Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €35.00+157% | €90.00 |
| Rating | ★4.6 (7,820) | ★4.4 (2,140) |
| Overall | 65/100 | 80/100+23% |
| Tracker performance | ||
| Technology | Bluetooth LE + UWB (U1) | 4G LTE-M GPS + cell-tower+300% |
| Battery life | Ca. 12 maanden (CR2032) | Tot 2160 uur standby+17900% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Network | Find My (iPhone crowdsourced) | — |
| Coverage | — | 150 landen |
| Compatibility | ||
| Subscription cost | Geen | — |
| App | Zoek Mijn (iOS 14.5+) | — |
| Android support | Alleen Tracker Detect | — |
| Dimensions | 31.9 mm, 11 g | — |
| Subscription & app | ||
| Subscription cost | — | 10 jaar inbegrepen |
| SIM card | — | Multi-carrier, vooraf geactiveerd |
| App | — | Protectly (iOS/Android) |
| Dimensions | — | 80 × 40 × 20 mm, 90 g |
Pros and cons
Apple AirTag
Pros
- Dense Find My network in the Netherlands — Amsterdam and the Randstad are saturated with iPhones
- No subscription, no SIM card — a one-time purchase
- Precision Finding with the U1 chip walks you to within 10 m of the tag
- Roughly one year of battery life from a user-replaceable CR2032
Cons
- Anti-stalking alert: any iPhone near a stolen bike eventually gets a warning — letting thieves locate and dump the AirTag
- No real GPS — location depends entirely on nearby Apple devices
Protectly GPS Tracker Extreme
Pros
- Ten years of data service included — no hidden monthly charges
- Standby battery up to 2,160 hours (90 days) — far longer than the Vodafone Curve
- Real 4G GPS across 150 countries — works in rural Netherlands and on holiday in Italy
- No anti-stalking limitation like the AirTag — thieves are not warned
Cons
- Larger and heavier than an AirTag or Chipolo — stealth mounting takes more creativity
- No Kiwa SCM certification — ENRA/Kingpolis will not grant premium discounts