# Spy vs Spy / Hidden Camera Detector

The clearest difference is monetization model: Spy at free with in-app purchases against Spy / Hidden Camera Detector's subscription. Spy also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Spy / Hidden Camera Detector's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Spy / Hidden Camera Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 815 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Spy's written reviews are positive against 60% of Spy / Hidden Camera Detector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spy ships an update every 4 weeks, Spy / Hidden Camera Detector every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spy | Spy / Hidden Camera Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-hidden-camera-detector/id6443639758/reviews)** | [4.1 (815 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-hidden-camera-detector/id6472172603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 815 |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **60.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [6Hive OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537357804) | [Gibco LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649363079) |

## What reviewers say

### Spy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-hidden-camera-detector/id6443639758)

This app uses advanced network scanning to detect hidden cameras in your vicinity with high accuracy. It identifies suspicious devices transmitting data and can help you locate them. Protect your privacy by scanning Wi-Fi networks for unauthorized surveillance equipment.

**Highlights:** Detects hidden cameras with 99.9% accuracy, Scans Wi-Fi networks for suspicious devices, Identifies cameras transmitting data, Helps locate hidden cameras, Advanced network tooling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Spy Yearly Premium Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing app
- 🔒 Great for security
- 💡 Useful for finding hidden cameras

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Pricey
- 🚫 Scam/fraud

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs in the app
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Better instructions
- Free trial option


### Spy / Hidden Camera Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-hidden-camera-detector/id6472172603)

Easily scan your local network for suspicious devices to uncover hidden spy cameras. Protect your privacy in hotels, bathrooms, and conference rooms with this powerful tool. It identifies devices by their MAC addresses and compares them with cloud data to reveal their type and manufacturer.

**Highlights:** Network device scanning, Infrared camera red dot identification, Common creepshot device detection, Magnetic detection, Anti-creepshot measure guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Camera Detector 1 week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Camera Detector 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera Detector 1 month | $17.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera Detector 1 year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Detects Everything
- 👍 Easy to Use
- 🚀 Amazing Technology
- 🔒 Best Privacy Tool
- 👍 Easy and Effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Don't find nothing it is garbage
- 🐛 Tampering
- 🐛 Horrible waste of money and time
- 💰 The payment???
- 🐛 Won't let you cancel

**Reported bugs**

- App not scanning
- Doesn't work at all
- Doesn't work
- Doesn't explain how to use

**Requested features**

- Full access to hidden camera


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spy free?

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

### Is Spy / Hidden Camera Detector free?

Spy / Hidden Camera Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spy or Spy / Hidden Camera Detector?

Spy is rated higher. Spy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Spy / Hidden Camera Detector averages 4.1 from 815 ratings.

### Do Spy or Spy / Hidden Camera Detector have ads?

Neither Spy nor Spy / Hidden Camera Detector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spy or Spy / Hidden Camera Detector?

Spy ships an update every 4 weeks, and Spy / Hidden Camera Detector every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spy was updated on October 27, 2026 and Spy / Hidden Camera Detector on October 20, 2026.

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