# Device Detective vs Hidden Camera

Device Detective and Hidden Camera both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Device Detective's written reviews are positive against 14% of Hidden Camera's. Device Detective also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Hidden Camera's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Device Detective sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hidden Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.5 for Device Detective against 4.5 for Hidden Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 251 and 369 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Device Detective's written reviews are positive against 14% of Hidden Camera's.

Device Detective ships an update every 11 days, Hidden Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Device Detective | Hidden Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-detective-find-device/id1626989603/reviews)** | [4.5 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-spy-detector-plus/id6449696953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 251 | **369** |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 22 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国强 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633197992) | [Lauren Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796272225) |

## What reviewers say

### Device Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-detective-find-device/id1626989603)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiFi Analyzer Pro Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| WiFi Analyzer Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| WiFi Analyzer Pro Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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


### Hidden Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-spy-detector-plus/id6449696953)

Detect hidden cameras and spy devices on your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks. Also functions as a metal detector to find valuable objects using your phone's sensors. Offers adjustable sensitivity and visual/audio alerts for both features.

**Highlights:** Hidden camera detection, Network device scanning (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth), Real-time metal detection, Adjustable sensitivity for metal detector, Visual and audio alerts, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secret Spy Camera Detector | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Device & Spyware Finder | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Device Detective free?

Device Detective 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, Device Detective or Hidden Camera?

Device Detective is rated higher. Device Detective averages 4.5 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Hidden Camera averages 4.5 from 369 ratings.

### Do Device Detective or Hidden Camera have ads?

Hidden Camera shows ads; Device Detective does not.

### Which is updated more often, Device Detective or Hidden Camera?

Device Detective ships an update every 11 days, and Hidden Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Device Detective was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hidden Camera on October 23, 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.*