Comparison

Device Detector vs TelinkSigMesh

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan local network
  • Analyze connected devices
  • Privacy protection
  • Regular updates
Features
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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.

About

TelinkSigMesh

Features
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1.支持GATT模式添加设备; 2.支持GATT模式升级设备; 3.支持控制单个设备的开关、亮度、色温、RGB、level; 4.支持给设备添加组号、删除组号,并通过组号同时控制多设备的开关、亮度、色温、RGB; 5.支持给设备添加闹钟; 6.支持给设备添加场景; 7.支持给设备添加多个NetKey和appk,并且可以切换不同的Key进行数据发送; 8.支持发送自定义指令; 9.支持通过二维码或者文件分享的方式分享mesh网络数据。 10.支持多网络管理功能。 11.支持 mesh V1.1 的所有功能,主要包含: - enhance provision auth:组网认证增强。 - remote provision:把距离provisioner一跳及多跳的未配网设备都能添加到网络中。 - device firmware update:通过mesh方式对多个节点同时进行固件升级。 - directed forwarding:路由功能。 - certificate-base provisioning:基于证书认证的组网模式。 - private beacons:私有信标。 - subnet bridge:子网桥接。 - Opcodes Aggregator:多个消息组合成一条消息的功能。 - NLC profiles: Network Lighting Control profiles。

Screenshots

Device Detector3 screens
TelinkSigMesh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TelinkSigMesh at none against Device Detector's shown. Device Detector's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device Detector ships an update monthly, TelinkSigMesh every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Device Detector versus TelinkSigMesh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice DetectorTelinkSigMesh
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.6K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer长金 胡Telink Micro LLC

Bugs and 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

TelinkSigMesh

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Device Detector

No in-app purchases

None

TelinkSigMesh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Device Detector free?
Device Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TelinkSigMesh free?
TelinkSigMesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Device Detector or TelinkSigMesh have ads?
Device Detector shows ads; TelinkSigMesh does not.
Which is updated more often, Device Detector or TelinkSigMesh?
Device Detector ships an update monthly, and TelinkSigMesh every 6 months. Most recently, Device Detector was updated on September 22, 2026 and TelinkSigMesh on September 9, 2026.

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