vidar vs Device Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vidar
This utility app enhances the use of handheld thermal cameras by displaying images directly on your phone screen, eliminating the need for external monitors. It also simplifies sharing photos and videos with friends and offers convenient camera operation.
- View thermal camera images on phone screen
- Eliminates need for external displays
- Easy photo and video sharing
- Streamlined thermal camera operation
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Vidar可以让您更加方便，有趣的使用手持热像仪，您可以通过手机屏幕看到热像仪的图像而不用外界显示器，从而避免携带沉重的外界显示器； 您可以将您所拍摄的照片和视频更加方便的分享给您的朋友 您可以更加方便的操作您的热像仪；
Device Detector
Scan and analyze all devices connected to your local network. This essential tool helps protect your privacy by identifying everything on your network. Regular updates ensure an improved user experience.
- Scan local network
- Analyze connected devices
- Privacy protection
- Regular updates
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This is a tool to scan and analyze all devices on your local network. It is an essential app to protect your privacy. We will regularly update the app to improve your experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Device Detector at 49% against vidar's 0%. vidar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
vidar ships an update every 2 months, Device Detector monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vidar | Device Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (3.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 48.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd. | 长金 胡 |
Customer experience
vidar
Device Detector
Bugs and requests
vidar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Device Detector
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent network connectivity detection
- Crashes and freezes during scans
- Incorrect device identification in some cases
Requested features
4 requests- Improve device identification and location details
- Provide more context on suspicious devices
- Offer ad-free or paid version to remove ads
- Add support for more device types and manufacturers
In-app purchases
vidar
No in-app purchases
Device Detector
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is vidar free?
Is Device Detector free?
Do vidar or Device Detector have ads?
Which is updated more often, vidar or Device Detector?
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