# Another Timer vs Hidden Spy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Another Timer at none against Hidden Spy's 3. Another Timer also leads on device support (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Hidden Spy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Spy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Another Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden Spy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Spy has 57 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Another Timer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Hidden Spy's.

Another Timer ships an update every 2 months, Hidden Spy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Another Timer | Hidden Spy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/another-timer/id1480720824/reviews) | **[4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-spy-camera-detector/id6756411440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Dippner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453573844) | [RIGAS SILTUMS AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779616801) |

## What reviewers say

### Another Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/another-timer/id1480720824)

This utility app offers a secondary timer for your Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It supports Siri Shortcuts for quick activation and allows watch complications to start specific timers with a single tap.

**Highlights:** Dual timer functionality, Siri Shortcuts integration, Apple Watch complication support, Quick start for common timers, Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hidden Spy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-spy-camera-detector/id6756411440)

This app helps you find hidden devices using your phone's camera, Wi-Fi analysis, and Bluetooth scanning. It provides tools to scan your surroundings in various locations and review your findings.

**Highlights:** Visual camera scan for reflections, Wi-Fi network analysis, Bluetooth device detection, Scan reports and history, Quick start guides

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spy Detector Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Detector Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Spy Detector Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Another Timer free?

Another Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Spy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Another Timer or Hidden Spy?

Hidden Spy is rated higher. Another Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hidden Spy averages 4.6 from 57 ratings.

### Do Another Timer or Hidden Spy have ads?

Neither Another Timer nor Hidden Spy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Another Timer or Hidden Spy?

Another Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Hidden Spy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Another Timer was updated on October 4, 2026 and Hidden Spy on October 5, 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.*