# Sight Bulb vs Hidden Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Camera at 4.5 against Sight Bulb's 2.8. Sight Bulb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Camera sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Sight Bulb asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123 and 180 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of Sight Bulb's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hidden Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sight Bulb ships an update every 2 weeks, Hidden Camera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sight Bulb | Hidden Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-bulb/id1662795157/reviews) | **[4.5 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detect-tracker/id6480924058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 123 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | **10.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 207 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Continuum Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511066909) | [Vicky Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727519621) |

## What reviewers say

### Sight Bulb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-bulb/id1662795157)

Monitor your home and family remotely with live HD video streaming and two-way audio. Receive instant motion alerts and review recorded video history to stay connected and secure.

**Highlights:** HD Live Streaming, Two-Way Audio, Motion Alerts, Home/Away Assist, Camera Sharing, Video History

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great concept/idea
- 👍 Camera follows movement
- 👍 Decent video quality
- 👍 Loud siren
- 👍 Pan and zoom capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 App frequently offline
- 🐛 Cannot connect to WiFi
- 🐛 No notifications
- 🐛 Difficult to set up

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App is often offline
- Cannot connect to WiFi
- No notifications received
- Account creation fails

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple users on one account
- Improve notification reliability for iPhones
- Add option to adjust siren volume
- Fix light timer glitch
- Improve motion tracking accuracy for humans


### 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 Sight Bulb free?

Sight Bulb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Camera free?

Hidden Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sight Bulb or Hidden Camera?

Hidden Camera is rated higher. Sight Bulb averages 2.8 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Hidden Camera averages 4.5 from 180 ratings.

### Do Sight Bulb or Hidden Camera have ads?

Both Sight Bulb and Hidden Camera show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sight Bulb or Hidden Camera?

Sight Bulb ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hidden Camera every 4 months. Most recently, Sight Bulb was updated on September 18, 2026 and Hidden Camera on August 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.*