# Spy Detector vs Spy / Hidden Camera Detector

The clearest difference is rating: Spy Detector at 4.6 against Spy / Hidden Camera Detector's 4.1. Spy Detector also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 814) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Spy / Hidden Camera Detector's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 27%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spy Detector sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Spy / Hidden Camera Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spy Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 814 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Spy Detector's written reviews are positive against 60% of Spy / Hidden Camera Detector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spy Detector ships an update every 10 days, Spy / Hidden Camera Detector every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spy Detector | Spy / Hidden Camera Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-detector-hidden-camera/id1598844232/reviews)** | [4.1 (814 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-hidden-camera-detector/id6472172603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 814 |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **60.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [馨月 常](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657064907) | [Gibco LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649363079) |

## What reviewers say

### Spy Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-detector-hidden-camera/id1598844232)

Protect your privacy by scanning for hidden spy cameras in various locations. This app also functions as a network scanner to detect spy devices, GPS trackers, and more. Stay safe and secure in hotels, bathrooms, and other important places.

**Highlights:** Scan rooms for hidden spy cameras, Wi-Fi Scanner, Network Scanner, Bluetooth Scanner, Detect spy devices and GPS trackers, Camera Scanner with filters

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spy Detector Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Spy Detector Premium Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Spy Detector Premium 6 Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Spy Detector Premium 3 Month | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Spy Detector Premium Yearly | $45.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Hidden camera detection
- 🚀 Uber impressive delivery
- ❤️ Amazing service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Scam/money grab

**Reported bugs**

- Forced to pay before seeing results
- Fake/non-functional scanning
- Repeated charges on payment method

**Requested features**

- More detailed information on detected devices
- Ability to mark detected devices as safe


### Spy / Hidden Camera Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-hidden-camera-detector/id6472172603)

Easily scan your local network for suspicious devices to uncover hidden spy cameras. Protect your privacy in hotels, bathrooms, and conference rooms with this powerful tool. It identifies devices by their MAC addresses and compares them with cloud data to reveal their type and manufacturer.

**Highlights:** Network device scanning, Infrared camera red dot identification, Common creepshot device detection, Magnetic detection, Anti-creepshot measure guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Camera Detector 1 week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Camera Detector 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera Detector 1 month | $17.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera Detector 1 year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Detects Everything
- 👍 Easy to Use
- 🚀 Amazing Technology
- 🔒 Best Privacy Tool
- 👍 Easy and Effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Don't find nothing it is garbage
- 🐛 Tampering
- 🐛 Horrible waste of money and time
- 💰 The payment???
- 🐛 Won't let you cancel

**Reported bugs**

- App not scanning
- Doesn't work at all
- Doesn't work
- Doesn't explain how to use

**Requested features**

- Full access to hidden camera


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spy Detector free?

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

### Is Spy / Hidden Camera Detector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spy Detector or Spy / Hidden Camera Detector?

Spy Detector is rated higher. Spy Detector averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Spy / Hidden Camera Detector averages 4.1 from 814 ratings.

### Do Spy Detector or Spy / Hidden Camera Detector have ads?

Neither Spy Detector nor Spy / Hidden Camera Detector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spy Detector or Spy / Hidden Camera Detector?

Spy Detector ships an update every 10 days, and Spy / Hidden Camera Detector every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spy Detector was updated on September 20, 2026 and Spy / Hidden Camera Detector on September 17, 2026.

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