# iDetector! vs Anchor Maps

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Anchor Maps at 85 against iDetector!'s 2. Anchor Maps also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 83%). iDetector!'s advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDetector! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Anchor Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iDetector! against 4.9 for Anchor Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anchor Maps has 85 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of iDetector!'s written reviews are positive against 96% of Anchor Maps's.

iDetector! ships an update every 7 months, Anchor Maps every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDetector! | Anchor Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idetector/id586504977/reviews)** | [4.9 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-maps/id1523798397/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kobi Snir](https://appshunter.io/developer/393343394) | [Anchor Apps Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523798399) |

## What reviewers say

### iDetector!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idetector/id586504977)

This app alerts you if your device is touched or moved while you're away. Choose from motion, pocket, or power detection modes to secure your phone.

**Highlights:** Motion detection mode, Pocket/bag detection mode, Power connection/disconnection alarm, Customizable alarm triggers, Simple interface

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable Capture Mode & Remove Ads | $10.99 | one-time |


### Anchor Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-maps/id1523798397)

Create location-based notes and content using augmented reality. Pin text, videos, and links to real-world objects in both public and private spaces. Share your contextual information easily with others.

**Highlights:** Create AR notes in public/private spaces, Pin text, videos, and links to objects, Contextualize content to appliances/devices, Share lists with individuals or publicly, Manage access for private maps

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $11.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDetector! free?

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

### Is Anchor Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iDetector! or Anchor Maps?

iDetector! is rated higher. iDetector! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Anchor Maps averages 4.9 from 85 ratings.

### Do iDetector! or Anchor Maps have ads?

Neither iDetector! nor Anchor Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDetector! or Anchor Maps?

iDetector! ships an update every 7 months, and Anchor Maps every 14 months. Most recently, iDetector! was updated on October 11, 2026 and Anchor Maps on October 7, 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.*