# deviceOwl: Find Spy Devices — Reveal Spy Devices With AI

> AI-powered device identification for privacy and security. (iPhone/iPad app by Entropic, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deviceowl-find-spy-devices/id1484893288 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Entropic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127939476)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.31/5 from 521 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deviceowl-find-spy-devices/id1484893288/reviews.md

## What is deviceOwl?

Discover Device Potential

deviceOwl is an AI point-and-shoot hardware device checker that helps you identify the make and model of devices, and reveal their privacy implications. 

Covert spy devices are cameras and microphones that are either miniaturized, or disguised as other trusted household objects. They have serious implications, because they can be well disguised, highly reliable, and are widely available for purchase.

Household smart devices can enhance the convenience and peace of mind we have at home, but sometimes at a cost of privacy and security.

With an eye towards privacy, deviceOwl helps you quickly identify these devices, providing both simple, and in-depth details about their capabilities. 

Simply point your smartphone at a device, and let deviceOwl intelligently check it, based on its knowledge of thousands of devices. If a device is recognized, deviceOwl provides details about the device's capabilities, helping you to make the right decisions about how to protect your privacy, and the privacy of the people you care about.

Information includes make, model, privacy and safety considerations, sensors, network, storage, power, remote control, AI capabilities, and manufacturer information, including origin, parent companies, privacy policy, and the current government blacklist status of the manufacturer.

FEATURES
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- Basic Edition helps identify popular consumer household smart devices.

- Advanced Edition helps identify covert consumer spy devices, and provides in-depth device capabilities with a focus on privacy.

- Regular device knowledge updates keep deviceOwl aware of new devices.

- Heads up display and interactive guidance to make it easier to check devices.

- Designed for traveling. Once installed and updated, check devices without a cloud or network connection.

IMPORTANT NOTES & LIMITATIONS
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- Checks visible devices that are roughly up to the size of a shoebox.

- Please follow the guidance provided on safely and correctly checking devices.

- Some devices may look similar to each other, especially under different lighting conditions, and from different angles. Please confirm all device detections using the reported make and model.

- DeviceOwl is not a network device scanner, or camera lens reflection checker. Instead, it uses AI to visually recognize devices by their shape and form.

- Does not identify individual components of dismantled devices, such as their circuit boards and other components.

- Does not identify certain device types whose surface is dominated by an LCD screen, including TV's, tablets, and smartphones. Refer to the device type selection screen for the most current list of supported device types.

- Due to the volume of sample submissions, Entropic Labs responses to device sample submissions may be limited. 

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
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deviceOwl “Basic Edition”

- Check popular consumer household smart devices using AI computer vision.
- Reveal basic information, and in-depth device capabilities with a focus on privacy.

deviceOwl “Advanced Edition” (Subscription)

- Boosts deviceOwl with knowledge of covert consumer spy devices.
- Reveal important privacy and safety considerations for select devices.
- Cognition Boost feature helps to help identify partially damaged or marked devices.
- Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
- Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
- Manage your subscriptions, and turn off automatic renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase.
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

## Key features

- AI device identification
- Privacy implications revealed
- Device capabilities details
- Manufacturer information
- Offline device checking
- Basic and Advanced Editions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Advanced Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## What do users think of deviceOwl?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate detection
- 👍 Useful for travel and public places
- 🔒 Helps protect privacy
- 💡 Innovative concept

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Limited device recognition
- 📱 Compatibility issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Unreliable device detection
- Subscription management problems
- Unresponsive customer support

**Most requested features**

- Free trial period for premium features
- Expanded device database
- Improved user interface
- Seamless integration with other security apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deviceowl-find-spy-devices/id1484893288/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best

*2026-01-01, version 4.8.4*

Awesome results VERY ACCURATE!

### 4/5 — Impressed so far

*2025-10-09, version 4.8.4*

I like your program but wish I could try the premium package prior to purchasing. I have 2 apartment complex to scan but want to make sure I’m satisfied

### 5/5 — A Must Have App

*2025-08-31, version 4.8.4*

Can’t believe this app is Free! Found so many hidden devices like motion sensors, video and audio. The upgrade is cheap too.  Definitely 5⭐️’s

### 3/5 — Okay, every time I try to leave a review about this it messes up when I’m texting and submits it?

*2025-02-16*

I’m not sure if this is a phone problem anymore or a problem with your app, but you can remove this review. If someone responds to me about why your prompts aren’t working. This app is not updated to work well with the Apple because I keep hitting, but that it won’t acknowledge about doing the software update for Travel, allowing it to use cell data is like touching is still framed photo literally it does absolutely nothing and I have no idea if it’s going to work but I’m really more concerned now about my phone being hacked or this app being a little bit on the Microsoft wonky side and Not qualified for iPhone iOS updates because it just does not respond like it used to and it’s gotten worse love this app it save my life but come on guys like why is this so difficult? I can’t even leave a review without my phone getting weird about it. It needs to have responses at work when I touch “proceed” trying to allow download and it needs to have reactions as well when I try to recover my account I mean I seriously paid for this. This is ridiculous. You can remove this system. Someone can help me because if this is a problem with my phone that’s possible but I really doubt it at this point. Please make sure everything is set to work at the highest standard because I do remember this app worked way better and I’ve reinstalled it still a mess these days worse than I ever remember. And if you see my other review, I don’t know what’s up with this but it started typing things I wasn’t saying and closed on me

### 3/5 — Confused

*2025-02-08, version 4.7.4*

I don’t know if I did something wrong but it detected 3 smoke alarms when I photographed my floor 2 when I took a picture of the wall

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-11-22, version 4.7.4*

This app is awesome. I love it! 🤩It has not been wrong so far! 10 ⭐️’s

### 5/5 — Travel buddy

*2024-08-22, version 4.7.2*

I started to travel more often post-Covid. I found the detection gets better and showed me more stuff.  When it spots something weird, then I can take action to prevent being recorded.  Ty ! my travel buddy ^^

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2024-08-14, version 4.7.2*

Doesn’t work and wants you to download a different app

### 1/5 — This app is horrible! Requesting refund!

*2024-08-09, version 4.7.2*

Refund please

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2024-07-30*

Excelente

## Frequently asked questions about deviceOwl

### What does deviceOwl do?

deviceOwl is an AI-powered application that allows you to identify various devices by pointing your smartphone camera at them. It helps reveal the make, model, and potential privacy implications of both common household smart devices and covert spy devices.

### What are the key features of deviceOwl?

Key features include AI-driven device recognition, detailed information on device capabilities, privacy and safety considerations, manufacturer details, and an offline mode for checking devices while traveling. It offers a Basic Edition for smart devices and an Advanced Edition for spy devices.

### How much does deviceOwl cost?

The application offers a Basic Edition which allows checking popular consumer household smart devices. An Advanced Edition is also available, which helps identify covert consumer spy devices and provides more in-depth capabilities with a focus on privacy. Specific pricing details for these editions are available within the app.

### What devices can deviceOwl identify?

deviceOwl can identify visible devices up to the size of a shoebox. It is designed to recognize popular consumer household smart devices and covert consumer spy devices. However, it does not identify devices with screens like TVs or tablets, nor does it identify individual components of dismantled devices.

### Can I use deviceOwl without an internet connection?

Yes, deviceOwl is designed for traveling and can check devices without a cloud or network connection once it is installed and updated. This allows you to maintain your privacy and security checks even when you are offline.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.8.4 — 2025-08-28

- Now Supports Apple Intelligence Premium & Enhanced Voices
- View Device Reference Photos in Full Screen Mode
- Displays Apple Intelligence Device Knowledge Packages
- Main Screen Summary of Last Device Knowledge Update
- User Interface Updates
- Added Additional regions in Availability
- Bug Fixes
- iOS 26 Support

### 4.7.4 — 2024-09-24

- iOS 18 Support
- Updated Device Checking Guidance
- Improved Device Knowledge Download
- Improved Device Sample Submission
- User Interface Updates
- Bug Fixes

### 4.7.2 — 2024-07-20

This update includes:

- Further enhancements to device detection
- Bug Fixes

### 4.5.3 — 2024-03-12

This update includes:

- Viewfinder Enhancements - Larger & simplified Viewfinder 
- Better Vision - Enhancements to AI visual detection capabilities
- Vulnerabilities - Now displays publicly disclosed device vulnerabilities (Advanced Edition)
- UI Updates & Bug Fixes

### 4.3.1 — 2024-01-10

This update includes:

- Bug Fixes

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