# Security Cloud Camera vs Detect Hidden Camera

Security Cloud Camera and Detect Hidden Camera both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Security Cloud Camera's written reviews are positive against 21% of Detect Hidden Camera's. Security Cloud Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Detect Hidden Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (842 vs 6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detect Hidden Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Security Cloud Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Security Cloud Camera against 4.3 for Detect Hidden Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Detect Hidden Camera has 842 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Security Cloud Camera's written reviews are positive against 21% of Detect Hidden Camera's.

Security Cloud Camera ships an update every 21 months, Detect Hidden Camera every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Security Cloud Camera | Detect Hidden Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-cloud-camera/id1401010418/reviews) | **[4.3 (842 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detect-hidden-camera/id1605066265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **842** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.3 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pawel Mitek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278850881) | [META GRAPH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591385911) |

## What reviewers say

### Security Cloud Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-cloud-camera/id1401010418)

Transforms your phone or tablet into a home security camera using your iCloud account. It offers simple setup and secure motion detection, saving captured images to your iCloud Drive for remote viewing.

**Highlights:** Phone/tablet to CCTV camera conversion, Simple setup, Secure motion detection, Image capture and iCloud storage, Remote viewing via iCloud

**In-app purchases:** none


### Detect Hidden Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detect-hidden-camera/id1605066265)

Scan your surroundings for hidden cameras using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth detection. Identify suspicious devices in hotels, rentals, and public spaces to ensure your privacy and safety. Offers guides to help you find potential spy lenses.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi camera detection, Bluetooth camera detection, Infrared camera detection, Spy lens detection, Anti-sneak shooting guides

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Camera VIP Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Camera VIP Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera VIP Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Hidden Camera VIP Lifetime | $46.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Good value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Expensive
- 💰 Paywall
- 🤔 Doesn't detect cameras
- 🤔 Provides limited information

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues
- Scrolling problems
- Unreliable detection

**Requested features**

- Better explanation of features
- More detailed reporting
- Free trial option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Security Cloud Camera free?

Security Cloud Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Detect Hidden Camera free?

Detect Hidden Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Security Cloud Camera or Detect Hidden Camera?

Detect Hidden Camera is rated higher. Security Cloud Camera averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Detect Hidden Camera averages 4.3 from 842 ratings.

### Do Security Cloud Camera or Detect Hidden Camera have ads?

Neither Security Cloud Camera nor Detect Hidden Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Security Cloud Camera or Detect Hidden Camera?

Security Cloud Camera ships an update every 21 months, and Detect Hidden Camera every 6 weeks. Most recently, Security Cloud Camera was updated on June 2, 2026 and Detect Hidden Camera on September 26, 2026.

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