Comparison

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps vs Camera & Spy Device Detector

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

Head to head
About

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

Secure your digital life with this app that locks and hides your applications, photos, videos, and passwords. Automate app blocking based on time or location, and manage sensitive data with ease. It's your all-in-one solution for comprehensive privacy protection.

Highlights
  • Lock and block any app
  • Automated app blocking by schedule
  • Location-based app locking
  • Photo and video vault
  • Password management
  • Secret contacts and duplicate cleaner
  • Private camera
Features
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"App Lock is an ALL-IN-ONE Secret App designed to protect your privacy. - Lock & Block Any Apps with one tap - Automate the blocking of apps during specific scheduled times. - Adjust your app's accessibility based on a specific location you specify or multiple locations, ensuring certain apps are locked once you arrive at that location. - Vault to Protect your Private Photos & Videos - Protect and Manage your Passwords in a better & easy way - Add Secret Contacts & clean duplicates - Private camera to take private photos & videos - Secure Personal Files App Lock is all you need to secure your privacy. The app offers Unlimited Access to all features: Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of your purchase and at the commencement of each renewal term. Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Please note: Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/gabriel-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/gabrieltermsofuse"

About

Camera & Spy Device Detector

Scan your surroundings to detect hidden cameras and other electronic devices. This app helps you identify suspicious gadgets and protect your privacy. It also includes tools to find lost Bluetooth devices and scan your Wi-Fi network for unauthorized connections.

Highlights
  • Hidden camera detection
  • Wi-Fi scanner
  • Bluetooth device finder
  • Spyware detection
  • Infrared signal scanning
Features
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Don't let privacy concerns burden you. Our hidden camera detection app allows you to scan your surroundings and find all electronic devices near you, ensuring your space is protected from hidden threats. Easily control the app to quickly identify suspicious devices. Wi-Fi Scanner Get a comprehensive list of gadgets connected to your network. Get detailed information such as the type and IP address of detected devices to help you quickly identify unauthorized connections. Bluetooth Scanner Lost your Bluetooth devices such as headphones, watches or smartphones? Our app's Bluetooth finder feature makes it easy for you to locate them. Spy Camera Finder Use your phone's camera to scan infrared signals emitted by hidden cameras and locate them. Download our app now and enjoy peace of mind knowing your privacy is protected. *Pricing in countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. *Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. *Subscription will be automatically renewed. Auto-renew can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. *Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. *Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings. For more information use Apple Support links: - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nl0yKk6R5_zZTEgUXNApbIUrrbNtvflG9KAQXFE1hEM/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rMzeJtu6EjX4o1aE1Qg7TkYHC7n6hy2fYZGJ1mG600c/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps4 screens
Camera & Spy Device Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps at every 3 weeks against Camera & Spy Device Detector's every 4 months. App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps also leads on ratings volume (9.7K vs 115). Camera & Spy Device Detector's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 41%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Camera & Spy Device Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.6 for App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps against 4.6 for Camera & Spy Device Detector. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps has 9.7K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps's written reviews are positive against 50% of Camera & Spy Device Detector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps ships an update every 3 weeks, Camera & Spy Device Detector every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps versus Camera & Spy Device Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp Lock, Hide Passwords AppsCamera & Spy Device Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9.7K ratings) — better4.6 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.7K — better115
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCLEARPATH ACQUISITIONS LLCMihajlo Jocic

Customer experience

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

All ratings9,720 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative58.1%

Camera & Spy Device Detector

All ratings113 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't lock or hide anything
  • Subscription popup issues
  • Locking process not working
  • Shortcuts not working as expected

Requested features

2 requests
  • Backup data option
  • Support for more apps to lock

Camera & Spy Device Detector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps

Subscriptions7
  • App Lock Unlimited2 variants$7.997 Days
  • App Lock - Pro2 variants$7.997 Days
  • App Lock - Pro$12.991 Month
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  • App Lock Unlimited$14.991 Month
  • App Lock Unlimited2 variants$24.991 Year
  • App Lock - Pro3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • App Lock Unlimited3 Days trial$79.991 Year
4 purchases

Camera & Spy Device Detector

Subscriptions4
  • Spy Camera & Spyware Detector3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Spy Camera & Spyware Detector$6.997 Days
  • Hidden Camera: Device Detector$19.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Hidden Camera: Device Detector$39.991 Year

Questions

Is App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps free?
App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera & Spy Device Detector free?
Camera & Spy Device Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps or Camera & Spy Device Detector?
App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps is rated higher. App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Camera & Spy Device Detector averages 4.6 from 115 ratings.
Do App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps or Camera & Spy Device Detector have ads?
Neither App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps nor Camera & Spy Device Detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps or Camera & Spy Device Detector?
App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps ships an update every 3 weeks, and Camera & Spy Device Detector every 4 months. Most recently, App Lock, Hide Passwords Apps was updated on November 4, 2026 and Camera & Spy Device Detector on October 30, 2026.

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