# 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 0% of Hidden Camera's. Device Detective also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). Hidden Camera's advantage is monetization model (freemium 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 246 and 180 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Device Detective's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hidden Camera's.

Device Detective ships an update every 11 days, Hidden Camera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Device Detective | Hidden Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-detective-find-device/id1626989603/reviews)** | [4.5 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detect-tracker/id6480924058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **246** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 22 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国强 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633197992) | [Vicky Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727519621) |

## 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 |


### 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 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 246 ratings, while Hidden Camera averages 4.5 from 180 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 4 months. Most recently, Device Detective was updated on September 10, 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.*