Comparison

Hidden Camera Detector vs Spike

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

Spike

Features
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Spike is a simple, friendly subscription tracker that helps you stay on top of every recurring payment before it surprises you. Streaming services, cloud storage, AI tools, apps, news memberships, fitness plans, delivery passes, developer tools, and more can quietly add up. Spike brings them all into one clear dashboard so you always know what you’re paying, what’s coming next, and where your money is going each month. Add subscriptions in seconds using a catalog of 150+ popular services, or create your own custom subscription with the price, billing cycle, currency, category, renewal date, notes, icon, and color that fit your setup. - Track your spending clearly See your total monthly and yearly subscription spend at a glance. Spike calculates recurring costs across billing cycles, so monthly, yearly, and other plans are easier to compare in one place. Never lose sight of renewals Your dashboard highlights upcoming renewals, so you can see what is charging soon and decide whether to keep, pause, or cancel before the payment hits. - Manage free trials Track trial start and end dates, see trial progress, and understand how your monthly spend will change after trials convert to paid subscriptions. - Organize everything Sort, search, and filter your subscriptions by name, category, status, price, or payment date. Group spending by categories like entertainment, music, cloud storage, productivity, AI, gaming, news, food, finance, health, education, and more. - Multi-currency support Add subscriptions in different currencies and choose a display currency for your dashboard totals. Spike refreshes exchange rates automatically and helps you understand your real monthly total across currencies. - Built for real subscription habits Subscriptions are not always simple. Spike supports active subscriptions, paused subscriptions, trials, ongoing plans, fixed-cycle subscriptions, end dates, custom notes, renewal reminders, and trial ending reminders. Privacy Policy: https://spike-subtrack-privacy.netlify.app/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hidden Camera Detector4 screens
Spike4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hidden Camera Detector at 15.6 against Spike's 18.0. 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 Spike sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hidden Camera Detector versus Spike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Camera DetectorSpike
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLSC, LLCEGE AYBEK

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

Spike

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Hidden Camera Detector free?
Hidden Camera Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spike free?
Spike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hidden Camera Detector or Spike have ads?
Neither Hidden Camera Detector nor Spike shows ads.

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