Comparison

Hidden Camera Detector vs CodePin

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

CodePin

Easily create and scan QR codes and barcodes for various content types, including links, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Customize your codes with colors and icons, and pin them to your Lock Screen for quick access. Save and manage your scanned history.

Highlights
  • Create QR codes for text, links, Wi-Fi, email, phone, and vCards
  • Generate common barcodes (Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39, PDF417)
  • Scan codes from camera or photos
  • Customize code colors, error correction, and center icons
  • Pin codes to Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activity
  • Save and manage scan history
  • Export codes as PNG and SVG files (Pro feature)
Features
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CodePin is a clean QR code and barcode utility for iPhone. Create QR codes for text, links, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers and vCards. Generate common barcodes such as Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39 and PDF417. Scan codes with the camera or from Photos, review the result before using it, and save useful codes to your history. What CodePin can do: • Generate QR codes for common everyday content • Generate common barcodes including Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39 and PDF417 • Build Wi-Fi and vCard QR codes with dedicated forms • Scan QR codes and barcodes with the camera or decode them from images • Open links, compose email, call phone numbers, copy text or add vCards to Contacts • Customize colors, error correction and center icons • Save, search, reload and delete history items • Pin a QR code or barcode to the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activity • Export standard PNG files CodePin Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited Live Activity starts, iCloud history sync, custom logos, HD PNG export and SVG export with vector QR modules. No account is required. CodePin stores your data on your device, and iCloud sync uses your private iCloud account when enabled.

Screenshots

Hidden Camera Detector4 screens
CodePin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CodePin at 100% against Hidden Camera Detector's 21%. CodePin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Hidden Camera Detector's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 CodePin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodePin 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 1, 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 100% of CodePin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Camera Detector ships an update every 3 months, CodePin every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hidden Camera Detector versus CodePin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Camera DetectorCodePin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLSC, LLC甲琦 郭

Customer experience

Hidden Camera Detector

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

CodePin

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
1 purchases

CodePin

One-time1
  • CodePin Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Hidden Camera Detector free?
Hidden Camera Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodePin free?
CodePin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Camera Detector or CodePin?
CodePin is rated higher. Hidden Camera Detector averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while CodePin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hidden Camera Detector or CodePin have ads?
Neither Hidden Camera Detector nor CodePin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Camera Detector or CodePin?
Hidden Camera Detector ships an update every 3 months, and CodePin every 9 days. Most recently, Hidden Camera Detector was updated on October 11, 2026 and CodePin on October 1, 2026.

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