Comparison

Hidden Camera Detector vs Device Detective

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

Device Detective

This app transforms your device into a powerful WiFi analyzer and scanner. It helps you monitor WiFi usage, set up routers, and detect hidden devices on your network. Perform speed and ping tests to optimize your wireless connection.

Highlights
  • WiFi network scanning
  • Hidden device detection
  • MAC address copying
  • Internet speed tests
  • LAN speed tests
  • Ping tests
Features
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Introducing a new way to analyze and optimize your WiFi. Turn your device into WiFi Analyzer! It is useful for setting up a wireless router and Wi-Fi usage monitoring. It can also be used as a scanner helping to discover devices connected to WLAN. Features: - Scan your wireless network - Copy MAC address - Scan the hidden devices - Internet and LAN Speed Tests - Test your Ping! Subscription terms • The app contains the following subscription options: $9.99/month or $49.99/year. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Term Of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-wifi Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-wifi

Screenshots

Hidden Camera Detector4 screens
Device Detective3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Device Detective at 93% against Hidden Camera Detector's 21%. Device Detective also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Hidden Camera Detector's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 246). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Hidden Camera Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Device Detective sells 3 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

Device Detective holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Camera Detector has 1.8K ratings behind it against 246, 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 93% of Device Detective's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Camera Detector ships an update every 3 months, Device Detective every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hidden Camera Detector versus Device Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Camera DetectorDevice Detective
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (1.8K ratings)4.5 (246 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better246
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLSC, LLC国强 陈

Customer experience

Hidden Camera Detector

All ratings1,846 ratings
Positive63.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative26.4%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative76.7%

Device Detective

All ratings246 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

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
3 purchases

Device Detective

Subscriptions3
  • WiFi Analyzer Pro Week$4.997 Days
  • WiFi Analyzer Pro Month$9.991 Month
  • WiFi Analyzer Pro Year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Hidden Camera Detector free?
Hidden Camera Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Device Detective free?
Device Detective is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Camera Detector or Device Detective?
Device Detective is rated higher. Hidden Camera Detector averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Device Detective averages 4.5 from 246 ratings.
Do Hidden Camera Detector or Device Detective have ads?
Neither Hidden Camera Detector nor Device Detective shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Camera Detector or Device Detective?
Hidden Camera Detector ships an update every 3 months, and Device Detective every 11 days. Most recently, Hidden Camera Detector was updated on September 26, 2026 and Device Detective on September 10, 2026.

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