# Hidden Camera Detector vs Device Detective

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.

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.

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.

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 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Camera Detector | Device Detective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detector/id532882360/reviews) | **[4.5 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-detective-find-device/id1626989603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 246 |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 72 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LSC, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/532882363) | [国强 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633197992) |

## 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 |


### Device Detective

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-detective-find-device/id1626989603)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiFi Analyzer Pro Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| WiFi Analyzer Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| WiFi Analyzer Pro Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful and accurate
- 👍 Trusted device solution
- 👍 Helpful tracker
- 👍 Recommended tracker
- 👍 Recommended finder

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Phone flashing issue
- 🐛 Photos appear white
- 🐛 App causes a mess

**Reported bugs**

- Phone flashes immediately after download
- Photos turn pure white after download
- App causes phone to be a mess


## Frequently asked 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 27, 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.*