# Device Locator vs Hidden Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Device Locator at 72% against Hidden Camera's 0%. Device Locator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Hidden Camera's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.5 vs 2.9). On in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Hidden Camera is free to download; Device Locator costs $3.99 up front. Device Locator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Hidden Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Camera has 180 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Device Locator'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.

Device Locator ships an update every 3 weeks, Hidden Camera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Device Locator | Hidden Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-locator/id380395093/reviews) | **[4.5 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detect-tracker/id6480924058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eParty llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/360526986) | [Vicky Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727519621) |

## What reviewers say

### Device Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-locator/id380395093)

Instantly see where your family members are with real-time location updates and notifications. Track kids, elderly, and even your own devices. View location history and receive alerts when loved ones arrive or depart from designated places.

**Highlights:** Real-time family location tracking, Location history logging, Arrival/departure notifications, Device locator for lost phones, Unlimited device tracking, Apple Watch and iPad support, Remote alarm and messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock VOIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Location History for 1 Year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monitor 5 Places for 1 Year | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 🔒 Able to lock app remotely
- 👍 Accurate location tracking
- 💡 Integrates with Google Latitude
- 👍 Minimal battery drain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional location inaccuracies
- 🔋 Battery drain in emergency mode
- 🐛 Inconsistent update frequency
- 🐛 Inability to disable app deletion
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 4.1

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Connectivity issues with server
- App lock can be bypassed by deletion

**Requested features**

- Ability to change password remotely
- Option to erase data remotely
- Display device usage statistics
- Audible alarm even in silent mode
- Local configuration changes


### 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 Locator free?

Device Locator costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Device Locator or Hidden Camera?

Hidden Camera is rated higher. Device Locator averages 2.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Hidden Camera averages 4.5 from 180 ratings.

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

Hidden Camera shows ads; Device Locator does not.

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

Device Locator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hidden Camera every 4 months. Most recently, Device Locator was updated on October 1, 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.*