Comparison

Smart Scan vs Device Scanner Detect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Scan

Detect hidden wireless devices in your surroundings for enhanced privacy and security. Quickly scan for suspicious devices connected to your WiFi network, offering peace of mind when traveling or in unfamiliar locations.

Highlights
  • Detect hidden spy devices
  • Scan suspicious devices
  • Identify wireless devices
  • Connect to WiFi network
  • One-click detection
Features
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Join Smart Scan assists you in detecting spy devices whether you're traveling or staying in strange surroundings, Even try on clothes in the locker room, use this app to scan suspicious devices. Find out how many different devices are around you and connect to a wireless WiFi network, click one-click detection, and identify all wireless suspicious devices in the room. Supports Subscription Types: — Semi-annual:$8.99
 — Lifetime: $13.99 - Payment: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The cost depends on the selected plan. - Renewal: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; - Cancel the auto-renewing: you can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your iTunes account settings, but refunds will not be provided for any unused period of the term. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/smart-scantou/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/smart-scanpp/home

About

Device Scanner Detect

Detect hidden surveillance devices and find lost Bluetooth items. Protect your privacy in public spaces and locate your misplaced gadgets with sound and vibration alerts.

Highlights
  • Detect covert infrared devices
  • Block suspicious devices
  • Scan for lost Bluetooth devices
  • Sound and vibration alerts for Bluetooth
  • Locate Bluetooth devices on map
  • Check device IP, MAC, and model
Features
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Worried about your private space being spied on? Feeling uneasy when checking into a hotel or stepping into a locker room? Main functions - device protection, solidly defend your privacy. - Covert infrared device detectors and device blockers. - Easy to operate and quickly discover potential spy devices. - Share the app on various social media and jointly call for the protection of privacy rights. - Check the IP address, MAC address and model of the suspicious device. Bluetooth finder, BLE scan to find lost Bluetooth devices. Help you find lost Bluetooth devices, such as headphones, watches, mobile phones or tablets. There will be sound and vibration reminders when you are within Bluetooth signal range. If you can't find the device, you can use the location function to find it on the map. Bluetooth Finder's sounds and vibrations will adjust speed based on Bluetooth signal strength. You can also see the device name, RSSI level, UUID and whether Bluetooth is connected. Bluetooth Finder will accompany you until you successfully find the device. Download now and enjoy the peace of mind that a hidden device detection app brings you. Subscription details In order to use the app, you need to purchase an auto-renewable subscription. period is provided for weekly subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms Of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/hidden-device-sca-terms-of-use/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hiddendevicescan-privacypolicy/home

Screenshots

Smart Scan4 screens
Device Scanner Detect4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smart Scan and Device Scanner Detect both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Smart Scan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Device Scanner Detect's. Smart Scan also leads on ratings volume (214 vs 50). Device Scanner Detect's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Smart Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Device Scanner Detect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Smart Scan against 4.6 for Device Scanner Detect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 214 and 50 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Smart Scan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Device Scanner Detect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Scan ships an update every 2 months, Device Scanner Detect weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Scan versus Device Scanner Detect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ScanDevice Scanner Detect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (214 ratings) — better4.6 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings214 — better50
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer钰乐 晏usmaidi saputra

Customer experience

Smart Scan

All ratings214 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Device Scanner Detect

All ratings50 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Smart Scan Pro Week$6.997 Days
  • Smart Scan Pro 6 months$17.996 Months
One-time1
  • Smart Scan Lifetime$13.99
4 purchases

Device Scanner Detect

Subscriptions4
  • Device Scanner Week$3.997 Days
  • Device Scanner Month$6.991 Month
  • Device Scanner 6 Months$19.996 Months
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  • Device Scanner Year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Scan free?
Smart Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Device Scanner Detect free?
Device Scanner Detect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Scan or Device Scanner Detect?
Smart Scan is rated higher. Smart Scan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Device Scanner Detect averages 4.6 from 50 ratings.
Do Smart Scan or Device Scanner Detect have ads?
Neither Smart Scan nor Device Scanner Detect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Scan or Device Scanner Detect?
Smart Scan ships an update every 2 months, and Device Scanner Detect weekly. Most recently, Smart Scan was updated on September 27, 2026 and Device Scanner Detect on October 1, 2026.

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