Hidden Spy Camera Detector App vs SimpleLink™ Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Spy Camera Detector App
This app helps you detect hidden security cameras in various locations to protect your privacy. It uses WiFi and Bluetooth scanning, along with camera lens detection filters. Manual detection tips are also provided.
- WiFi scanner for local network devices
- Bluetooth detector for nearby devices
- Camera lens detection with filters
- Logging of search results
- Manual detection guide
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Hidden Camera Detector is an app that helps detect suspicious hidden security cameras in places around you, e.g. hotel rooms, apartments, changing rooms and more. It is designed to protect the privacy and ensure the security of a user’s personal space. Key features: • WiFi scanner of devices connected to the local network; • Bluetooth detector of devices nearby; • Detection of camera lenses or red dots with the use of filters; • Logging of search results; • User-friendly and easy-to-use interface. We also added the tips for manual detection of hidden electronic devices. They are located in the “Guide” section of the app. Take care of yourself and keep your life private! Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $2.99; 1-month subscription from $5.99; 12-month subscription from $10.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use
SimpleLink™ Connect
Connect your SimpleLink Launchpads to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy. This utility app enables over-the-air upgrades for your devices.
- Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
- Connects to SimpleLink Launchpads
- Over-the-Air (OTA) upgrades
- Smartphone integration
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This app connects your Simplelink(TM) Launchpads to your smartphone with Bluetooth Low Energy support. Includes support for Over-the-Air upgrades.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden Spy Camera Detector App at 63% against SimpleLink™ Connect's 0%. Hidden Spy Camera Detector App also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). SimpleLink™ Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Hidden Spy Camera Detector App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SimpleLink™ Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hidden Spy Camera Detector App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Spy Camera Detector App has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Hidden Spy Camera Detector App's written reviews are positive against 0% of SimpleLink™ Connect's.
Hidden Spy Camera Detector App ships an update every 5 months, SimpleLink™ Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidden Spy Camera Detector App | SimpleLink™ Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AppLiks Sp. z O.O. | Texas Instruments |
Customer experience
Hidden Spy Camera Detector App
SimpleLink™ Connect
Bugs and requests
Hidden Spy Camera Detector App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Scan results not showing devices
- Camera detection feature not working
- Subscription issues and lack of support
Requested features
3 requests- More detailed scan results
- Better instructions and guidance
- Ability to try app before paying
SimpleLink™ Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hidden Spy Camera Detector App
- Weekly Access$2.997 Days
- Hidden Camera Detector Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly Access$5.991 Month
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- Spy Camera Detector Pro3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Yearly Access$10.991 Year
- Spy Camera Detector Premium3 Days trial$10.991 Year
SimpleLink™ Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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