Comparison

SpyTracker vs Device Detective

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

Head to head
About

SpyTracker

Optimize your WiFi by finding the best channel and location for your router. Detect all devices connected to your network and identify nearby WiFi signals. Test your phone's ping and troubleshoot network issues for improved performance.

Highlights
  • Scan all connected devices
  • Best WiFi channel recommendation
  • Copy MAC addresses
  • Test phone ping
  • Detect nearby WiFi
Features
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Have you also encountered a high Ping when playing games? SpyTracker recommends the best channel and place for your router, get the best out of your WiFi! SpyTracker will helps you test your Ping! SpyTracker gives the most important information about your network, shows all connected devices and any WiFi around you! SpyTracker gives you the most useful optimization information to help decrease interference! Helps to quickly detecting any computer network problems, ip address detection and boosting network performance. Features: - Scan all devices on your network - Best channel recommendation - Copy MAC address - Check your Phone's Ping You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription to get Pro Access. Good to know: The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period depend on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, half-annual or annual) unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Next subscriptions available: • 1-month subscription - Monthly Pro Access – from US$ 8.99 - Price may change depending on your country Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/wifi-assistpop/home Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/wifi-assisttou/home

About

Device Detective

This app transforms your device into a powerful WiFi analyzer and scanner. It helps you monitor WiFi usage, set up routers, and detect hidden devices on your network. Perform speed and ping tests to optimize your wireless connection.

Highlights
  • WiFi network scanning
  • Hidden device detection
  • MAC address copying
  • Internet speed tests
  • LAN speed tests
  • Ping tests
Features
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Introducing a new way to analyze and optimize your WiFi. Turn your device into WiFi Analyzer! It is useful for setting up a wireless router and Wi-Fi usage monitoring. It can also be used as a scanner helping to discover devices connected to WLAN. Features: - Scan your wireless network - Copy MAC address - Scan the hidden devices - Internet and LAN Speed Tests - Test your Ping! Subscription terms • The app contains the following subscription options: $9.99/month or $49.99/year. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • 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 the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Term Of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-wifi Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-wifi

Screenshots

SpyTracker4 screens
Device Detective3 screens

Verdict

The call

SpyTracker and Device Detective both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Device Detective's written reviews are positive against 19% of SpyTracker's. Device Detective also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). SpyTracker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (860 vs 246). 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. SpyTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Device Detective sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.4 for SpyTracker against 4.5 for Device Detective. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 860 and 246 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of SpyTracker's written reviews are positive against 93% of Device Detective's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpyTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Device Detective every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SpyTracker versus Device Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpyTrackerDevice Detective
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (860 ratings)4.5 (246 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings860 — better246
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晶晶 饶国强 陈

Customer experience

SpyTracker

All ratings808 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative76.9%

Device Detective

All ratings246 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

User reviews

SpyTracker

From 860 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Best tracking services
  • 🚀 Accurate real-time tracking

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription
  • 🔒 Lacks transparency
  • 🤔 Questionable legitimacy
  • 🙅‍♀️ Ineffective for intended purpose
  • 🚫 Useless without Wi-Fi

Device Detective

From 246 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful and accurate
  • 👍 Trusted device solution
  • 👍 Helpful tracker
  • 👍 Recommended tracker
  • 👍 Recommended finder

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Phone flashing issue
  • 🐛 Photos appear white
  • 🐛 App causes a mess

Bugs and requests

SpyTracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues
  • Tracking failures
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Detailed device information
  • Ability to identify device owners
  • Improved free version functionality
  • Better customer support

Device Detective

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Phone flashes immediately after download
  • Photos turn pure white after download
  • App causes phone to be a mess

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SpyTracker

Subscriptions2
  • SpyPoint Premium Week$7.997 Days
  • WiFi Assist Premium$8.991 Month
3 purchases

Device Detective

Subscriptions3
  • WiFi Analyzer Pro Week$4.997 Days
  • WiFi Analyzer Pro Month$9.991 Month
  • WiFi Analyzer Pro Year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is SpyTracker free?
SpyTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Device Detective free?
Device Detective is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpyTracker or Device Detective?
Device Detective is rated higher. SpyTracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 860 ratings, while Device Detective averages 4.5 from 246 ratings.
Do SpyTracker or Device Detective have ads?
Neither SpyTracker nor Device Detective shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpyTracker or Device Detective?
SpyTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Device Detective every 11 days. Most recently, SpyTracker was updated on October 21, 2026 and Device Detective on October 15, 2026.

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