Comparison

Device Detective vs Hidden Camera

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

Head to head
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

About

Hidden Camera

This app helps you find hidden cameras using your smartphone's camera and augmented reality. It includes a flashlight for low-light searches and is designed to protect your privacy in various locations.

Highlights
  • Scan for hidden cameras
  • Augmented reality markers
  • Built-in flashlight
  • Privacy protection
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Introducing Hidden Camera: Spy Detector, an essential security application designed to unveil concealed cameras within your residence, workplace, or any other environment. This innovative app empowers you to employ your smartphone's camera for scanning purposes and employs augmented reality (AR) markers to pinpoint the exact locations of these hidden devices. Additionally, the app offers a built-in flashlight feature, invaluable for identifying hidden cameras in dimly lit conditions. Whether your primary concern revolves around safeguarding your privacy within your household or ensuring security within your office or hotel room, Hidden Camera: Spy Detector stands as the ultimate solution. Its user-friendly interface, coupled with its dependable camera detection technology, simplifies the process of locating hidden cameras in your vicinity. Don't hesitate; seize control of your privacy today by downloading Hidden Camera: Spy Detector. Premium Subscriptions: - Subscribed users have exclusive access to all premium features, an ad-free experience. - Non-subscribed users are granted limited access to premium features a few times daily. - Users have the option to subscribe to three different plans: a monthly auto-renewing subscription, a yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a lifetime one-time payment option. - Payment is charged to the iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the current period concludes. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends, indicating the renewal cost. - Users have the ability to manage subscriptions, including the option to turn off auto-renewal, in their profile's Account Settings. Additionally, if a free trial period is offered, any remaining unused portion will be forfeited once the user purchases a subscription to the relevant publication, if applicable. Support: https://k321studio.com/ Privacy policy: https://k321studio.com/privacy-policy/ Term & Conditions: https://k321studio.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Device Detective3 screens
Hidden Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hidden Camera at free with in-app purchases against Device Detective's subscription. Device Detective's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Device Detective sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hidden Camera sells 10 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 — 4.5 for Device Detective against 4.6 for Hidden Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 251 and 85 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device Detective ships an update every 11 days, Hidden Camera fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Device Detective versus Hidden Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice DetectiveHidden Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (251 ratings)4.6 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings251 — better85
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer国强 陈Fiision Studio Company Limited

Customer experience

Device Detective

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

Hidden Camera

All ratings81 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

Device Detective

Reported bugs

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

Hidden Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
10 purchases

Hidden Camera

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$8.991 Month
  • Montly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
  • Lifetime Premium$59.99

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?
Hidden Camera is rated higher. Device Detective averages 4.5 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Hidden Camera averages 4.6 from 85 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 fortnightly. Most recently, Device Detective was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hidden Camera on November 3, 2026.

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