GoKawiilUAG Metropolis 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Tough polycarbonate construction built to last in a wallet or purse.
5-month battery life with wireless recharging.
Simple to use, no third-party app needed Cons High price (but on par with similar tracker cards).
I wouldn't use this as a luggage tag. $44.95 at Amazon $44.95 at Walmart more buying choices
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Once again, I'm waxing lyrical about Apple AirTags. I absolutely love them. They've been the one piece of tech that has truly transformed my life.
But as much as I adore them, they're not perfect. One thing that hasn't changed in the nearly five years since their release is their shape. No matter how big a fan I am -- and I consider myself their No. 1 fan -- even I have to admit that their little UFO-like design doesn't fit well into a wallet or purse.
Also: This AirTag alternative with a 130dB siren and strobe light has my name written all over it
I've tried all sorts of solutions to make AirTags work for wallets, even going so far as to take one apart and retrofit it into a 3D-printed credit card shell. But, in the end, the best option I've found is the clip that Ridge uses on its wallets -- and even that is far from ideal.
Thankfully, third-party tags have entered the market, and many of them are perfect for slipping into a wallet or purse. Even better, some offer a few improvements over Apple's AirTag.
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