Comparison

Hidden Camera Detector vs Hawkeye

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Camera Detector

Detect hidden cameras and spy devices using your phone's camera, Wi-Fi, network, and Bluetooth. Features AI image recognition and a network scanner to find suspicious connections and remotely accessible devices.

Highlights
  • AI Spy Camera Image Recognition
  • Lens & IR Detector
  • Network & Wi-Fi Scanner
  • Remotely Accessible Device Scanner
  • Spy Camera Library
  • Expert Help & Guidance
Features
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The original Hidden Camera Detector — featured by Forbes, Fox, and Yahoo News. Checking into a hotel, rental, or Airbnb? Using a changing room, restroom, or office? Hidden Camera Detector helps you check your surroundings for hidden cameras, trackers, and suspicious devices using multiple detection methods in one easy app. Scan again wherever you go to see if the same trackers or devices keep appearing with you over time. Try every detection method before deciding if Pro is right for you. Built on patented detection technology developed across our consumer and enterprise security products, Hidden Camera Detector brings multiple detection methods together in one consumer app. BLUETOOTH & TRACKER SCAN Find nearby Bluetooth devices and supported trackers. Many devices are identified by name, and live signal strength helps you physically locate them. NETWORK / WI-FI SCAN Scan your local network for connected devices. Hidden Camera Detector now identifies many devices by name and type, making unfamiliar cameras and other devices easier to recognize and investigate. AI IMAGE RECOGNITION Take a photo of a suspicious object and our AI compares it with known spy cameras, returning similar images, links, and descriptions. LENS & IR REFLECTION DETECTOR Scan the space around you live for reflections that may come from a camera lens using our classic lens-detection technology. EXPERT VIDEO GUIDES — FREE Watch security professionals show where hidden cameras are commonly concealed, along with quick demonstrations of the detection methods. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE HIDDEN CAMERA DETECTOR • Scan again over time to see if the same devices keep appearing with you • The original hidden camera detector app, built on patented detection technology and with over 2 million downloads • Featured by Forbes, Fox, and Yahoo News • Multiple detection methods — network device identification, Bluetooth and tracker locating, AI photo recognition, and live lens reflection scanning • Many network and Bluetooth devices identified by name • Live signal strength helps you locate nearby Bluetooth devices and supported trackers • Simple enough for anyone — at home, traveling, or on the go No app can guarantee it will find every hidden device, but Hidden Camera Detector gives you multiple practical ways to check a space and investigate suspicious devices with greater confidence. SUBSCRIPTION Hidden Camera Detector offers an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks full access to every detection tool. Both plans start with 3 days free — cancel anytime before they end and you won't be charged. Monthly and yearly plans are available; pricing is shown in the app before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://www.hcdapp.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://www.hcdapp.com/privacypolicy.html

About

Hawkeye

Detects electronic devices on your WiFi network to identify potential hidden cameras and protect your privacy. It analyzes devices in real-time, distinguishing between safe and suspicious equipment to prevent unauthorized surveillance.

Highlights
  • WiFi device detection
  • Display all connected devices
  • Network routing security
  • Analyze safe and suspicious devices
  • Anti-secret camera guide
  • Ad-free operation
Features
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Hawkeye is an artifact for network environment security detection. With the popularity of network equipment, its application scenarios are increasing day by day, which brings convenience to people's life. But unfortunately, we have also noticed that there are a small number of people who abuse this technology and use it for improper purposes. For example, they install hidden devices in private places (hotel rooms, rental houses, SPA massage parlors, dressing rooms, bathrooms) without authorization, invade the privacy of others, and use the contents for improper business benefits. Hawkeye can detect all electronic devices in the wifi network environment in real time, and distinguish between safe electronic devices and suspicious sneak-camera equipment, protecting your privacy in real time. Main functions: - WIFI device detection - Display all connected devices - Network routing security detection and delay - Analysis of safe devices and suspicious devices - Anti-secret camera safety guide - Fresh and ad-free, simple to operate Subscription Service: In-app subscription service is available at $4.99/ week and $9.99/ month. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current validity period, the subscription will automatically renew and the subscription fee will be charged to your APP Store account when you confirm your purchase. Users can also manage their subscriptions in the APP Store account settings after purchase and choose to turn off auto-renewal. Cancel Subscription: If you need to cancel the renewal, please go to Settings--> enter iTunes Store and App Store--> tap App ID, select View Apple ID, enter Account Setting, tap Subscription, and select Cancel Subscription. If you do cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. Privacy Policy: https://shimo.im/docs/9030MnMXjYszexqw/ User Agreement: https://shimo.im/docs/25q5M4M9Y9soEeqD/

Screenshots

Hidden Camera Detector4 screens
Hawkeye4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hawkeye at 4.6 against Hidden Camera Detector's 3.6. Hawkeye also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Hidden Camera Detector's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 508). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Hidden Camera Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Hawkeye sells 2 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

Hawkeye holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 508 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Hidden Camera Detector's written reviews are positive against 33% of Hawkeye's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hidden Camera Detector versus Hawkeye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Camera DetectorHawkeye
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (1.9K ratings)4.6 (508 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better508
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLSC, LLC瑞芳 段

Customer experience

Hidden Camera Detector

All ratings1,865 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral10.1%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative77.2%

Hawkeye

All ratings514 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Hidden Camera Detector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hawkeye

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't work as described
  • Cannot find cameras not on network
  • Subscription cannot be cancelled

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offer a free trial
  • Improve camera detection capabilities
  • Provide Bluetooth detection
  • Make website accessible in English

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hidden Camera Detector

Subscriptions2
  • HCD App Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • HCD App Premium Annually3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Hawkeye

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership$4.997 Days
  • Premium Membership$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Hidden Camera Detector free?
Hidden Camera Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hawkeye free?
Hawkeye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Camera Detector or Hawkeye?
Hawkeye is rated higher. Hidden Camera Detector averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Hawkeye averages 4.6 from 508 ratings.
Do Hidden Camera Detector or Hawkeye have ads?
Neither Hidden Camera Detector nor Hawkeye shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Camera Detector or Hawkeye?
Hidden Camera Detector ships an update every 3 months, and Hawkeye every 3 months. Most recently, Hidden Camera Detector was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hawkeye on October 24, 2026.

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