# Spy Detector vs Hidden Camera

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hidden Camera at freemium against Spy Detector's subscription. Spy Detector's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 Hidden Camera sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Spy Detector against 4.5 for Hidden Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spy Detector has 2.9K ratings behind it against 180, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Spy Detector's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hidden Camera's.

Spy Detector ships an update every 10 days, Hidden Camera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spy Detector | Hidden Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-detector-hidden-camera/id1598844232/reviews)** | [4.5 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detect-tracker/id6480924058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | **27.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 41 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [馨月 常](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657064907) | [Vicky Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727519621) |

## 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


### Hidden Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detect-tracker/id6480924058)

This app helps you detect hidden devices like cameras and listening equipment using various signal scanning technologies. It identifies suspicious signals and provides information to help you investigate and secure your personal space.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth and Wi-Fi scanning, Infrared detection, Magnetic detection, Detailed device information, Search guides for investigation

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Home Security & WIFI Analyzer | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $14.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $15.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $83.99 | per year |
| Secret Home Camera Finder | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spy Detector free?

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

### Is Hidden Camera free?

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

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

Spy Detector is rated higher. Spy Detector averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Hidden Camera averages 4.5 from 180 ratings.

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

Hidden Camera shows ads; Spy Detector does not.

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

Spy Detector ships an update every 10 days, and Hidden Camera every 4 months. Most recently, Spy Detector was updated on September 20, 2026 and Hidden Camera on August 26, 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.*