Comparison

BLE Scanner 4.0 vs Camera Detector App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BLE Scanner 4.0

Explore and manage Bluetooth Low Energy devices with this comprehensive utility. Discover, connect, and analyze BLE signals, including iBeacon and Eddystone data. Ideal for developers and users tracking smart gadgets.

Highlights
  • Instant BLE device discovery with RSSI
  • Radar view for device distance visualization
  • Smart filtering by name, UUID, RSSI, and more
  • iBeacon and Eddystone scanning
  • Data export to CSV
  • Custom BLE advertising packet creation
  • Secure GATT service and characteristic exploration
Features
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No. 1 Scanner Utility app for BLE devices and trusted by developers, hobbyists, and everyday users worldwide, BLE Scanner 4.0 is your go-to app for Bluetooth Low Energy exploration. Easily discover, connect, and manage your Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. Whether you’re a developer testing BLE device signals or a user tracking your smart gadgets, BLE Scanner gives you powerful tools to scan, analyze, and connect all in one app. Why BLE Scanner? - Instant Discovery: Quickly find nearby BLE devices with real-time signal strength (RSSI). Lower the number the closer you are to the source i.e. -25 is very near and -80 is far from your BLE devices. - Radar View: Visualize device distance and movement around you. - Smart Filters: Search by name, UUID, RSSI, or major/minor values. - iBeacon & Eddystone Support: Scan, monitor, and analyze beacon data seamlessly. - Data Export: Save scan history or export logs to CSV for advanced analysis. - Custom Advertising: Create your own BLE advertising packets for testing & IoT projects. - Upload data to the cloud: Upload your BLE device data on your own cloud using HTTPS or MQTT URL. - Secure Connections: Connect to GATT services and explore characteristics. Built for Developers & Engineers - Inspect GATT services & characteristics - Read and write BLE characteristics - Debug BLE communication issues - Ideal for firmware testing & validation Privacy First • No account required • No personal data collected • BLE scanning performed locally on your device Privacy Policy: https://www.bluepixeltech.com/appVersion/privacy-policy-blescanner.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blescanner X: https://x.com/blescanner Comments, questions, or suggestions? Visit us: www.bluepixeltech.com or Email us: blescanner@bluepixeltech.com

About

Camera Detector App

Scan your surroundings and Wi-Fi networks for unusual devices that may compromise your privacy. Detect hidden cameras, GPS trackers, and other potential threats using AI lens detection and network scanning. Stay safe and secure in hotels, at home, or in any sensitive location.

Highlights
  • AI Camera & Lens Detection
  • Wi-Fi Scanner
  • Bluetooth Scanner
  • GPS Tracker Detection
  • Scan History
Features
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Our app helps you scan your surroundings and Wi-Fi networks to check for unusual devices that might affect your privacy, especially in important places such as hotels, bathroom, your home. Stay safe and private. Find the new Wi-Fi, Network, Bluetooth & AI Lens Scanner, GPS trackers & more. Features: - AI Camera & Lens Detection - WiFi Scanner - Bluetooth Scanner - Scan History This app is designed as a supporting tool to help you scan your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Network nearby and identify unfamiliar devices through iPhone Camera with applied AI training of object detection. It does not guarantee 100% detection of hidden cameras. You can choose a weekly subscription or yearly subscription (3 days trial). – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hidden-camera-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/hidden-camera-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

BLE Scanner 4.04 screens
Camera Detector App4 screens

Verdict

The call

BLE Scanner 4.0 and Camera Detector App both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of BLE Scanner 4.0's written reviews are positive against 20% of Camera Detector App's. BLE Scanner 4.0 also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Camera Detector App's advantage is ratings volume (9.9K vs 615). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BLE Scanner 4.0 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Camera Detector App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for BLE Scanner 4.0 against 4.4 for Camera Detector App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Detector App has 9.9K ratings behind it against 615, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of BLE Scanner 4.0's written reviews are positive against 20% of Camera Detector App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BLE Scanner 4.0 versus Camera Detector App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE Scanner 4.0Camera Detector App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (615 ratings)4.4 (9.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6159.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluepixel Technologies LLPHMA Mobile LLC

Customer experience

BLE Scanner 4.0

All ratings615 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative31.6%

Camera Detector App

All ratings9,939 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative76.6%

User reviews

BLE Scanner 4.0

From 615 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Detects Bluetooth devices well
  • 👍 Useful for development and testing
  • 🔍 Helps find lost Bluetooth devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work on some devices
  • 🤔 Unclear or confusing user interface
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with permissions

Camera Detector App

From 9.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Useful for detecting hidden cameras
  • ⭐ Helped resolve privacy issues

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Fails to detect known cameras
  • 💰 Expensive subscription required
  • 🤖 Inaccurate detection of non-camera objects
  • 🤔 Confusing and lacking instructions

Bugs and requests

BLE Scanner 4.0

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck in update loop after latest version
  • Search and filtering functions not working
  • Crashes when trying to add new iBeacons

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add distance or location information for detected devices
  • Improve filtering and sorting of detected devices
  • Provide more detailed device information
  • Add support for more Bluetooth device types

Camera Detector App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when trying to fix detected issues
  • Inability to view app information without subscription

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve camera detection accuracy
  • Provide clear instructions and tutorials
  • Offer a more affordable pricing model

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BLE Scanner 4.0

Subscriptions3
  • Advertiser Plan$2.991 Month
  • Cloud Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Ultimate Subscription$5.991 Month
4 purchases

Camera Detector App

Subscriptions3
  • Unlock all features weekly$6.997 Days
  • All Advanced Features Annually3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Acquire all features endlessly$49.99

Questions

Is BLE Scanner 4.0 free?
BLE Scanner 4.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Detector App free?
Camera Detector App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BLE Scanner 4.0 or Camera Detector App?
Camera Detector App is rated higher. BLE Scanner 4.0 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 615 ratings, while Camera Detector App averages 4.4 from 9.9K ratings.
Do BLE Scanner 4.0 or Camera Detector App have ads?
Neither BLE Scanner 4.0 nor Camera Detector App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLE Scanner 4.0 or Camera Detector App?
BLE Scanner 4.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Camera Detector App every 6 weeks. Most recently, BLE Scanner 4.0 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Camera Detector App on October 17, 2026.

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