# ScanMaster vs Hidden Camera

The clearest difference is rating: ScanMaster at 5.0 against Hidden Camera's 4.5. ScanMaster also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). Hidden Camera's advantage is ratings volume (180 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanMaster sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

ScanMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Camera has 180 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of ScanMaster's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hidden Camera's.

ScanMaster ships an update every 5 weeks, Hidden Camera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanMaster | Hidden Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmaster-scan-room-devices/id1624636159/reviews)** | [4.5 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detect-tracker/id6480924058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Starlink Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624636161) | [Vicky Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727519621) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmaster-scan-room-devices/id1624636159)

This utility app helps travelers protect their privacy by detecting wireless, red dot, magnetic field, and Bluetooth devices. It also provides guides on finding spy cameras in various situations.

**Highlights:** Wireless device scanning, Red dot detection, Magnetic field scanning, Bluetooth scanning, Anti-spy camera guides, Privacy protection

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership-New version | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly membership | $11.90 | per 7 days |
| Seasonal membership | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Forever membership | $27.90 | one-time |
| 超级会员 | $29.99 | one-time |


### 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 ScanMaster free?

ScanMaster 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, ScanMaster or Hidden Camera?

ScanMaster is rated higher. ScanMaster averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hidden Camera averages 4.5 from 180 ratings.

### Do ScanMaster or Hidden Camera have ads?

Hidden Camera shows ads; ScanMaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScanMaster or Hidden Camera?

ScanMaster ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hidden Camera every 4 months. Most recently, ScanMaster was updated on September 3, 2026 and Hidden Camera on September 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.*