Comparison

Device Detector vs Wireless Detector

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

Wireless Detector

Scan your WiFi network to identify connected devices, detect potential intruders, and analyze network performance. Includes speed tests and ISP ratings to troubleshoot connectivity issues and ensure your network is secure.

Highlights
  • Scan WiFi networks
  • Identify connected devices
  • Internet speed test
  • WiFi speed test
  • Analyze network performance
  • ISP ratings and reviews
Features
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More and more users around the world use Wireless Detector to find out: Who linked my WIFI? Did someone steal my WIFI and broadband? Has the WIFI been cracked? Is it safe? Why is my network stuck? Use Wireless Detector's free tools and utilities: Use the Wireless Detector in the app to scan for all the WiFi networks in the environment. Get the most accurate identification of IP address, Mac address, device name. Run internet speed test, WIFI speed test, download speed, and upload speed analysis, and latency. Browse speed stats for internet outages, ISP ratings, and reviews in your area. Subscription Pricing and Terms. * Our standard subscription options are: 1-month $4.99 premium subscription; 1-year $49.99 premium subscription; * The price is for US customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. * Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. * 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 before 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/wireless-detector-policy/homepage Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/wireless-detector-terms-of-use/homepage

Screenshots

Device Detector3 screens
Wireless Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Device Detector at none against Wireless Detector's 4. Device Detector also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 563) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Wireless Detector's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support 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. Wireless Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Device Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wireless Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Detector has 3.6K ratings behind it against 563, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Device Detector's written reviews are positive against 55% of Wireless Detector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device Detector ships an update monthly, Wireless Detector every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Device Detector versus Wireless Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice DetectorWireless Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.6K ratings)4.7 (563 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.6K — better563
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer长金 胡长金 陶

Customer experience

Device Detector

All ratings3,572 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews237 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative47.7%

Wireless Detector

All ratings563 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

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

Wireless Detector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Device Detector

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Wireless Detector

Subscriptions4
  • Wireless Detector Pro Week$6.997 Days
  • Wireless Detector Pro Month$9.991 Month
  • Wireless Detector 3 Months$29.993 Months
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  • Wireless Detector Pro Year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Device Detector free?
Device Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wireless Detector free?
Wireless Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Device Detector or Wireless Detector?
Wireless Detector is rated higher. Device Detector averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Wireless Detector averages 4.7 from 563 ratings.
Do Device Detector or Wireless Detector have ads?
Device Detector shows ads; Wireless Detector does not.
Which is updated more often, Device Detector or Wireless Detector?
Device Detector ships an update monthly, and Wireless Detector every 6 weeks. Most recently, Device Detector was updated on October 8, 2026 and Wireless Detector on October 14, 2026.

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