# PhilRemote vs Hidden Spy

The clearest difference is price: Hidden Spy at Free against PhilRemote's $2.99. Hidden Spy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 28 months). PhilRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Hidden Spy is free to download; PhilRemote costs $2.99 up front. Hidden Spy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PhilRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhilRemote ships an update every 28 months, Hidden Spy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhilRemote | Hidden Spy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-spy-camera-detector/id6756411440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **57** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steve Guedon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526017796) | [RIGAS SILTUMS AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779616801) |

## What reviewers say

### PhilRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philremote/id1552609148)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**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 PhilRemote free?

PhilRemote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Spy free?

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

### Do PhilRemote or Hidden Spy have ads?

Neither PhilRemote nor Hidden Spy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhilRemote or Hidden Spy?

PhilRemote ships an update every 28 months, and Hidden Spy every 2 weeks. Most recently, PhilRemote was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hidden Spy on October 5, 2026.

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