Device Detector vs WorkNoise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Scan local network
- Analyze connected devices
- Privacy protection
- Regular updates
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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.
WorkNoise
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【Occupational Noise Monitor】A professional iOS noise measurement tool complying with the national standard ISO 9612/OSHA 1910.95, providing an accurate workplace noise exposure monitoring solution for enterprise occupational health management and front-line workers! - Real-time monitoring of core parameters: Precisely display 5 key occupational noise indicators including 8h equivalent sound level, LCpeak, noise kurtosis, with 1 decimal place accuracy and 1 refresh per second; - National standard compliant algorithm: 48kHz fixed sampling rate with professional noise measurement algorithm, supporting kurtosis adjustment to correct the impact of impulsive noise, measurement error ≤±2dB; - Convenient measurement functions: Support multi-period automatic measurement task setting, background continuous operation, and calibration for standard calibrators such as TSI AC-300; - Wide application scenarios: Suitable for various noise-exposed positions in industrial enterprises, construction, logistics and warehousing, replacing traditional high-priced professional equipment and lowering the monitoring threshold. Help enterprises implement noise hazard prevention and control, protect workers' occupational health rights, and easily meet the monitoring requirements of the Occupational Disease Prevention and Control Law!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WorkNoise at none against Device Detector's shown. Device Detector's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Device Detector ships an update monthly, WorkNoise every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Device Detector | WorkNoise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 长金 胡 | ZKXY Technology Co., Ltd |
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
WorkNoise
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Device Detector
No in-app purchases
WorkNoise
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Device Detector free?
Is WorkNoise free?
Do Device Detector or WorkNoise have ads?
Which is updated more often, Device Detector or WorkNoise?
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