Comparison

Hidden Camera Detector vs V720

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Camera Detector

This app helps you protect your privacy by scanning your surroundings for hidden cameras and suspicious recording devices. It transforms your phone into a reliable detector, offering peace of mind in any unfamiliar environment.

Highlights
  • Effortless camera finder
  • Rapid detection of hidden devices
  • Comprehensive scanning for recording devices
  • Peace of mind anywhere
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Take charge of your personal privacy and secure your space with Hidden Camera Detector – Peek. In today’s interconnected world, protecting your personal space in unfamiliar environments is more important than ever. Peek provides practical magnetic field detection, network scanning tools, and step-by-step inspection checklists designed to help you analyze your surroundings with confidence. Whether you are staying in a hotel, checking into an Airbnb rental, using changing rooms, or securing a new environment, Peek acts as your digital privacy assistant and local environment scanner. How It Works Peek utilizes your iPhone’s built-in sensors and local connectivity to analyze your surroundings. The app leverages your device’s magnetometer to help detect magnetic field fluctuations commonly emitted by electronic components and speakers, while its local network scanner identifies hardware sharing your active Wi-Fi connection. Key Features: - Magnetic Sensor Detection: Utilize your iPhone’s built-in magnetometer to scan for magnetic signatures and field anomalies emitted by hidden electronics, wiring, and speakers. - Local Network Device Scanner: Discover active devices connected to your current Wi-Fi network to maintain full visibility over shared hardware. - Privacy Inspection Guides: Access practical tips and walkthroughs on how discreet surveillance equipment is placed and how to conduct effective physical room checks. - Fast & Intuitive Interface: Clean, user-friendly design that allows you to launch magnetic scans and network reviews in seconds without complex setups. Don’t leave your personal privacy to chance. Equipping yourself with structured inspection procedures and sensor tools gives you control over your space. Download Hidden Camera Detector – Peek today and take a proactive step toward protecting your personal space! Terms of Use: https://www.88tech.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.88tech.co/privacy

About

V720

Monitor your home or business with real-time and historical video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity via app or WeChat push notifications. Securely store your footage in the cloud with optional subscription plans.

Highlights
  • Real-time video streaming
  • Historical video playback
  • Mobile alarm notifications
  • Device sharing
  • Optional cloud storage
Features
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V720 is a surveillance video service client for home users. With "V720", you can easily view the real-time video and historical video of your apartment, villa, shop, office and other places. Through the alarm service of "V720", you can receive abnormal alarms from the device in real time through APP push and WeChat public account push, and check them at the first time. V720-24-hour cloud surveillance video Main functions: 1. Real-time video broadcast 2. Historical video viewing 3. Mobile alarm push 4. Device usage sharing V720 provides optional cloud storage subscription service to help you store the video triggered by the camera safely in the cloud. You can review the historical video at any time during the validity period to prevent data loss caused by device loss or failure. Package types and prices: 7-day recurring storage package: ¥15/month (auto-renewal) 30-day recurring storage package: ¥28/month (auto-renewal) 30-day recurring storage package (annual payment): ¥88/year (auto-renewal) 7-day recurring storage package (annual payment): ¥88/year (auto-renewal) 30-day recurring storage package (annual payment): ¥168/year (auto-renewal) 30-day recurring storage package: ¥28/month (auto-renewal) Subscription instructions: All subscriptions are auto-renewal types unless manually turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current cycle; Once confirmed, the fee will be deducted from the user's Apple ID account; Users can view and manage subscription status in "Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions"; After canceling the subscription, the service can still be used normally during the current subscription period. After the expiration, the subscription will stop renewing and the cloud data will be cleared. Service Agreement and Privacy Policy: Cloud Storage User Agreement: https://v720.naxclow.com/sign_in_Privacy_policy/?id=b0cb77cd531341a86c39e565fa43cbb5 Automatic Renewal Service Terms: https://v720.naxclow.com/sign_in_Privacy_policy/?id=588a3534c023b51ff03a653238a61386 Apple Standard End User Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hidden Camera Detector4 screens
V7203 screens

Verdict

The call

Hidden Camera Detector and V720 both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Hidden Camera Detector's written reviews are positive against 9% of V720's. Hidden Camera Detector also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (17K vs 4.1K). V720's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hidden Camera Detector sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and V720 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Hidden Camera Detector against 4.3 for V720. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Hidden Camera Detector's written reviews are positive against 9% of V720's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Camera Detector ships an update every 2 months, V720 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hidden Camera Detector versus V720: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Camera DetectorV720
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (17K ratings) — better4.3 (4.1K ratings)
Positive reviews46.8% of reviews — better8.7% of reviews
Number of ratings17K — better4.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB170 MB
Age rating17++4
Developer88 Tech广州钱柜物联科技有限公司

Customer experience

Hidden Camera Detector

All ratings16,524 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews1,482 reviews
Positive46.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative49.7%

V720

All ratings4,097 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews1,048 reviews
Positive8.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative86.7%

User reviews

Hidden Camera Detector

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 🔒 Helps detect hidden cameras
  • 👍 Useful for travel and public places
  • 🔍 Able to locate suspicious devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't always detect known cameras
  • 💰 Requires paid subscription to access full features
  • 🤔 Questionable privacy policy
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues

V720

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Decent quality for the price
  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🔒 Camera works well when connected

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
  • 💩 Terrible app with many ads and crashes
  • 🔋 Poor battery life
  • 👎 Unreliable and inconsistent performance
  • 🤯 Confusing and non-intuitive app

Bugs and requests

Hidden Camera Detector

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Inconsistent device detection
  • Subscription issues (unable to cancel, unexpected charges)

Requested features

4 requests
  • More advanced camera detection capabilities
  • Ability to disable specific device tracking
  • Clearer explanation of subscription model
  • Improved user interface and experience

V720

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Inability to connect and stay connected to cameras
  • Incompatibility with 5GHz WiFi networks
  • Incorrect time/date display on recordings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Better battery life and power management
  • More language support beyond just Chinese
  • Ability to view cameras remotely without being on the same network

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hidden Camera Detector

Subscriptions9
  • Hidden Camera Detector$6.997 Days
  • Hidden Camera Detector Pro Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Camera Scanner$9.991 Month
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  • Hidden Camera Detector Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Secret Discount Pro$19.991 Year
  • Quarterly Premium3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Hidden Device Detector$34.991 Year
  • Hidden Device Detector$39.991 Year
  • Hidden Device Detector$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hidden Camera Detector Lifetime$59.99
13 purchases

V720

Subscriptions7
  • AI超级分辨率包月$0.391 Month
  • AI超级分辨率包季$0.893 Months
  • 7-Day Cloud Storage (2GB)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • AI超级分辨率包年$2.991 Year
  • 30-Day Cloud Storage (2GB)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 7-Day Cloud Storage (Yearly)7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • 30-Day Cloud Storage (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • 7-day rolling, 30-day storage$1.99
  • 30-day 2G cloud storage$3.99
  • 90-day 2G cloud storage$6.99
Show 3 more
  • Annual 2G cloud storage$12.99
  • Three year 2G cloud storage$19.99
  • 180-day 2G cloud storage$24.99

Questions

Is Hidden Camera Detector free?
Hidden Camera Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is V720 free?
V720 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Camera Detector or V720?
Hidden Camera Detector is rated higher. Hidden Camera Detector averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while V720 averages 4.3 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Hidden Camera Detector or V720 have ads?
V720 shows ads; Hidden Camera Detector does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Camera Detector or V720?
Hidden Camera Detector ships an update every 2 months, and V720 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Camera Detector was updated on September 30, 2026 and V720 on September 30, 2026.

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