# Spy vs Asset Arc

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Asset Arc at none against Spy's 6. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Asset Arc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spy ships an update every 4 weeks, Asset Arc every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spy | Asset Arc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-hidden-camera-detector/id6443639758/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [6Hive OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537357804) | [Spectent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794474299) |

## 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


### Asset Arc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asset-arc/id6748866785)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spy free?

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

### Is Asset Arc free?

Asset Arc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Spy or Asset Arc have ads?

Neither Spy nor Asset Arc shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spy or Asset Arc?

Spy ships an update every 4 weeks, and Asset Arc every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Asset Arc on October 24, 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.*