# Hidden Camera Detector vs ScanMaster

The clearest difference is rating: ScanMaster at 5.0 against Hidden Camera Detector's 3.6. ScanMaster also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Hidden Camera Detector's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Camera Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ScanMaster sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScanMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Camera Detector has 1.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Hidden Camera Detector's written reviews are positive against 25% of ScanMaster's.

Hidden Camera Detector ships an update every 3 months, ScanMaster every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Camera Detector | ScanMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detector/id532882360/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmaster-scan-room-devices/id1624636159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LSC, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/532882363) | [Wuhan Starlink Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624636161) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Camera Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detector/id532882360)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HCD App Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| HCD App Premium Annually | $39.99 | per year |


### ScanMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmaster-scan-room-devices/id1624636159)

This utility app helps travelers protect their privacy by detecting wireless, red dot, magnetic field, and Bluetooth devices. It also provides guides on finding spy cameras in various situations.

**Highlights:** Wireless device scanning, Red dot detection, Magnetic field scanning, Bluetooth scanning, Anti-spy camera guides, Privacy protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership-New version | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly membership | $11.90 | per 7 days |
| Seasonal membership | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Forever membership | $27.90 | one-time |
| 超级会员 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Camera Detector free?

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

### Is ScanMaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Camera Detector or ScanMaster?

ScanMaster is rated higher. Hidden Camera Detector averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while ScanMaster averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Hidden Camera Detector or ScanMaster have ads?

Neither Hidden Camera Detector nor ScanMaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Camera Detector or ScanMaster?

Hidden Camera Detector ships an update every 3 months, and ScanMaster every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Camera Detector was updated on September 26, 2026 and ScanMaster on September 3, 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.*