Comparison

A2DPblocker vs Hidden camera detector |Finder

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

Head to head
About

A2DPblocker

This app prevents Bluetooth stereo audio from automatically connecting on your iOS device. It allows other Bluetooth functions like calls and GPS audio to work seamlessly with your car kit or headset.

Highlights
  • Blocks A2DP connections
  • Defaults audio output to HFP car kits/headsets
  • Maintains default audio output device
  • Built-in iPod controls
  • Audio Playback Queue support
  • Suppresses audio notification alerts (older iOS)
Features
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WHAT IS IT? ------------------------------------------// A2DPblocker is an audio player that blocks the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) (i.e. Bluetooth Stereo Profile) from connecting on a Bluetooth enabled iOS device without completely disabling the Bluetooth hardware. This enables the iOS device to continue to perform other Bluetooth functions like default audio output from another audio app (dictation, audio books, podcasts, GPS, music streaming, etc.) to a Hands-Free Profile (HFP) enabled Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc. as well as make phone calls over Bluetooth, and wirelessly control the iPod with a paired AVRCP enabled Bluetooth accessory. A2DP was introduced in iOS 3.0 and this app simply blocks A2DP from connecting and maintains the default audio output device when it's running in the foreground (including when the screen is locked on iOS 3.1 or later devices) or background (requires iOS 4.0 or later). You can finally disable A2DP once and for all with this app and stop manually changing the default audio output device each time your car kit, headset, or whatever A2DP enabled Bluetooth accessory you have connects to your iOS device. FEATURES ------------------------------------------// - blocks A2DP. - defaults audio output from another audio app to a HFP enabled Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc. - maintains the default audio output device. - built-in iPod controls. - audio Playback Queue (requires iOS 4.0 or later). - suppresses audio notification alerts (only on pre-iOS 7.0 or earlier devices). HOW TO USE ------------------------------------------// 1.) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc. 2.) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure “A2DP Blocker" switch is ON. 3.) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue on iOS 4.0 or later and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked. 4.) Ensure “Remote Control" switch is OFF. 5.) Set Default Audio to “speaker+” / “receiver” / “speaker” to block A2DP or “headset+” to default audio output via HFP. 6.) Play Playback Queue. 7.) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory. Now your Bluetooth enabled iOS device should block the A2DP connection from occurring or audio should now be streaming via the HFP connection as long as A2DPblocker is active. Successive launches of A2DPblocker doesn't require reconfiguration and it will not interfere with the phone call function or transport controls (AVRCP). NOTICE ------------------------------------------// HFP enabled Bluetooth car kits, headsets, etc. that only support the phone call function may configure A2DPblocker to utilize the same connection to playback audio (see HOW TO USE). However, the audio quality of the HFP standard is designed to be low bitrate, mono, and frequency limited to voice ranges, which is why music streaming may sound a bit lacking, but streaming dictation, audio books, podcasts, GPS, etc. for example would sound normal. REQUIREMENTS ------------------------------------------// - requires iOS 7.0 or later. - Bluetooth. - microphone or other audio input. - works best with the audio Playback Queue active. CONTACT INFO ------------------------------------------// Please contact me with your questions and/or comments. If you just love A2DPblocker then please leave a review! - twitter.com/gnavicks - dkanem.selfip.com

About

Hidden camera detector |Finder

This app helps you find hidden cameras and spy devices using your phone's sensors and network scanning. It also offers features to track your Bluetooth devices, mask private conversations, and secure evidence of suspicious findings.

Highlights
  • Detect hidden cameras with filters
  • Track Bluetooth devices
  • Scan for suspicious devices
  • Mask private conversations
  • Secure evidence storage
  • Detect devices with magnetometer
Features
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Find hidden cameras in 10 seconds | Block spy devices | Stay 100% private Hidden Camera Detector - your digital bodyguard! Easily track your Bluetooth headphones, speakers, tablets, phones, and fitness trackers. Never lose them again! √ Open the app and scan your surroundings √ Select devices you want to track √ Stay informed about their location ○ TRACK DEVICE LOCATIONS IN BACKGROUND The app maintains location history even in background mode. Play a sound on speakers or headphones to find them quickly. ○ CHECK YOUR DEVICE'S DISTANCE Check how far your device is with one tap in the app. Get notifications when your device goes out of range. ○ MANAGE TRUSTED DEVICES LIST Perform controlled searches for suspicious devices to protect your privacy. ○ MONITOR BATTERY LEVEL See your device's battery level at last connection. ○ MASK PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS Choose background noise like airport, crowd, office, street, or store. ○ EFFECTIVELY DETECT HIDDEN CAMERAS Get expert tips on finding hidden cameras. Detect hidden lenses with special camera filters. ○ SECURE EVIDENCE STORAGE Store photos and videos of detected devices in a vault for protected evidence. ○ SHARE WITH PROPERTY OWNER Share images/videos of suspicious devices directly with property owners for quick action. ○ SET UP PROFILES AND RUN SCANS Create profiles for different locations and run regular scans to detect new suspicious devices. ○ DETECT HIDDEN DEVICES WITH MAGNETOMETER Scan for unusual magnetic fields to find hidden cameras, listening devices, or GPS trackers with magnetic mounts. Check furniture, walls, appliances, and vehicles to easily spot potential threats. Premium subscription features: ○ MEASURE INTERNET SPEED Assess your internet connection quality and speed in real time. ○ UNLIMITED SCANNING Scan as many times as you want with no restrictions. ○ IDENTIFY INTRUDERS VIA SCAN HISTORY Review scan history to see who tried accessing your devices or spying on you. ○ TRACK DEVICES ON MAP View and track exact locations of your trusted devices on a map for extra security and convenience. This app is compatible with all Bluetooth devices including AirPods, iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Apple Pencil. Reveal the invisible and keep your devices under control. With Hidden Camera Detector, security isn't just a promise - it's a guarantee. Start now! SUBSCRIPTION NOTICE: Note that a premium subscription is required to access all app features. Terms of Service: http://terms.spy.rip Privacy Policy: http://policy.spy.rip

Screenshots

A2DPblocker4 screens
Hidden camera detector |Finder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hidden camera detector |Finder at Free against A2DPblocker's $2.99. Hidden camera detector |Finder also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 39%) and rating (4.4 vs 2.0). A2DPblocker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On ads and device support 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

Hidden camera detector |Finder is free to download; A2DPblocker costs $2.99 up front. Hidden camera detector |Finder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. A2DPblocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hidden camera detector |Finder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden camera detector |Finder has 1.9K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of A2DPblocker's written reviews are positive against 82% of Hidden camera detector |Finder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A2DPblocker ships an update every 10 months, Hidden camera detector |Finder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
A2DPblocker versus Hidden camera detector |Finder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA2DPblockerHidden camera detector |Finder
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (11 ratings)4.4 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings111.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGnavicksCRYPTO-MEDIA-NFT-SMM

Customer experience

A2DPblocker

All ratings11 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative52.5%

Hidden camera detector |Finder

All ratings1,926 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews318 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative9.4%

User reviews

A2DPblocker

From 11 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Solves Bluetooth audio routing issues for specific car models
  • 🎵 Enables music playback on older Bluetooth devices without A2DP support
  • ⚡ Simple setup process when instructions are followed
  • 👨‍💼 Responsive and helpful developer support
  • 💰 Affordable one-time purchase price

Room to improve

  • 🔴 Does not work in background - app must stay in foreground
  • 🔋 Significant battery drain when app is running
  • 📉 Poor audio quality - mono instead of stereo
  • 📱 Cannot lock phone screen while using app
  • 🚫 Requires manual playlist creation instead of using standard music app

Hidden camera detector |Finder

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate detection
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Helpful for security
  • 🚀 Quick scanning
  • 👍 Useful features

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access all features
  • 🐛 Inconsistent device identification
  • 🐛 Limited information on detected devices

Bugs and requests

A2DPblocker

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App stops working when screen is locked
  • Simultaneous playback of multiple songs
  • Audio disconnects when switching apps
  • Intermittent functionality - works then suddenly stops
  • Incompatibility with iOS 5, iOS 8, and newer versions
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  • Cannot clear playback queue
  • HFP function does not work with GPS
  • App crashes on certain iOS versions
  • Bluetooth connection drops when using navigation
  • App fails to launch or open properly
  • Audio quality issues with next/previous track controls

Requested features

10 requests
  • Background operation while using other apps
  • Support for streaming services like Spotify and Pandora
  • Screen lock capability while app is active
  • Integration with standard iOS music player
  • Stereo audio support instead of mono
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  • Reduced battery consumption
  • Better audio quality
  • Automatic playlist management
  • Support for navigation apps without disconnecting
  • iOS 8+ compatibility improvements

Hidden camera detector |Finder

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Geolocation issues
  • Inability to edit device names

Requested features

3 requests
  • More detailed device information
  • Visual locator for detected devices
  • Microphone detection capability

In-app purchases

None

A2DPblocker

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Hidden camera detector |Finder

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Hidden camera finder3 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • Hidden camera finder - premium$19.993 Months
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  • Spy Detector3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is A2DPblocker free?
A2DPblocker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hidden camera detector |Finder free?
Hidden camera detector |Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A2DPblocker or Hidden camera detector |Finder?
Hidden camera detector |Finder is rated higher. A2DPblocker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Hidden camera detector |Finder averages 4.4 from 1.9K ratings.
Do A2DPblocker or Hidden camera detector |Finder have ads?
Neither A2DPblocker nor Hidden camera detector |Finder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A2DPblocker or Hidden camera detector |Finder?
A2DPblocker ships an update every 10 months, and Hidden camera detector |Finder every 2 months. Most recently, A2DPblocker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hidden camera detector |Finder on October 24, 2026.

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