# Talking Scale vs Camera Detector App

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Detector App at 4.4 against Talking Scale's 2.7. Camera Detector App also leads on ratings volume (9.9K vs 3). Talking Scale's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Detector App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Talking Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.

Camera Detector App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Detector App has 9.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Talking Scale ships an update weekly, Camera Detector App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Scale | Camera Detector App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-scale/id1529989559/reviews) | **[4.4 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-detector-app/id6449518978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **9.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 22 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ReFleX Wireless Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/666581212) | [HMA Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646376297) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-scale/id1529989559)

Control your smart kitchen scale hands-free using voice commands and Siri Shortcuts. Adjust settings, zero the scale, and change units without touching the device. Ideal for busy cooks needing quick, precise measurements.

**Highlights:** Hands-free scale operation, Siri Shortcuts integration, Voice command control, Zero scale function, Unit conversion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Camera Detector App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-detector-app/id6449518978)

Scan your surroundings and Wi-Fi networks for unusual devices that may compromise your privacy. Detect hidden cameras, GPS trackers, and other potential threats using AI lens detection and network scanning. Stay safe and secure in hotels, at home, or in any sensitive location.

**Highlights:** AI Camera & Lens Detection, Wi-Fi Scanner, Bluetooth Scanner, GPS Tracker Detection, Scan History

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| All Advanced Features Annually | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Acquire all features endlessly | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Useful for detecting hidden cameras
- ⭐ Helped resolve privacy issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fails to detect known cameras
- 💰 Expensive subscription required
- 🤖 Inaccurate detection of non-camera objects
- 🤔 Confusing and lacking instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to fix detected issues
- Inability to view app information without subscription

**Requested features**

- Improve camera detection accuracy
- Provide clear instructions and tutorials
- Offer a more affordable pricing model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Scale free?

Talking Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Camera Detector App free?

Camera Detector App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Scale or Camera Detector App?

Camera Detector App is rated higher. Talking Scale averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Camera Detector App averages 4.4 from 9.9K ratings.

### Do Talking Scale or Camera Detector App have ads?

Neither Talking Scale nor Camera Detector App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Scale or Camera Detector App?

Talking Scale ships an update weekly, and Camera Detector App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Talking Scale was updated on October 3, 2026 and Camera Detector App on October 17, 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.*