# BLE Scanner 4.0 vs Camera Detector App

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BLE Scanner 4.0 | Camera Detector App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (615 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scanner-40-bluetooth-le/id1221763603/reviews) | **[4.4 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-detector-app/id6449518978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 615 | **9.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.6% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bluepixel Technologies LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221763602) | [HMA Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646376297) |

## What reviewers say

### BLE Scanner 4.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ble-scanner-40-bluetooth-le/id1221763603)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advertiser Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Subscription | $5.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-detector-app/id6449518978)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| All Advanced Features Annually | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Acquire all features endlessly | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Improve camera detection accuracy
- Provide clear instructions and tutorials
- Offer a more affordable pricing model


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*