# Hidden & Spy Camera Detector vs Hidden Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hidden & Spy Camera Detector at 33% against Hidden Camera's 0%. Hidden & Spy Camera Detector also leads on ratings volume (819 vs 180). Hidden Camera's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden & Spy Camera Detector sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Hidden Camera sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 819 and 180 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Hidden & Spy Camera Detector's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hidden Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hidden & Spy Camera Detector ships an update every 8 months, Hidden Camera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden & Spy Camera Detector | Hidden Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-and-spy-camera-detector/id6444044162/reviews) | **[4.5 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detect-tracker/id6480924058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **819** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | **32.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 141 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apps Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648354195) | [Vicky Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727519621) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden & Spy Camera Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-and-spy-camera-detector/id6444044162)

Protect your privacy by scanning your surroundings for hidden spy cameras. This app offers multiple detection methods, including Wi-Fi scanning and infrared detection, to help you identify suspicious devices in any location.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi scanner for suspicious devices, Red dot detection via phone lens, Scans hotel rooms, bathrooms, and changing rooms, Protects user privacy, Easy-to-use interface

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Detector | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Detector | $6.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera Detector | $6.99 | per month |
| Spy Camera Detector | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Camera | $19.99 | per year |
| Spy Camera | $39.99 | per year |
| Hidden Camera | $39.99 | per year |
| Camera Detect | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excepcional
- 🔍 Effective camera detection
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🕵️‍♀️ Provides peace of mind when traveling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🔒 Hard to cancel subscription
- 💰 Unauthorized charges
- 🤖 Inaccurate AI/lens detection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or shuts down during use
- Doesn't detect known hidden cameras

**Requested features**

- Clearer instructions on how to use the app
- Ability to easily cancel subscription
- More reliable camera detection capabilities


### Hidden Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detect-tracker/id6480924058)

This app helps you detect hidden devices like cameras and listening equipment using various signal scanning technologies. It identifies suspicious signals and provides information to help you investigate and secure your personal space.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth and Wi-Fi scanning, Infrared detection, Magnetic detection, Detailed device information, Search guides for investigation

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Home Security & WIFI Analyzer | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $14.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $15.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $83.99 | per year |
| Secret Home Camera Finder | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden & Spy Camera Detector free?

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

### Is Hidden Camera free?

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

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

Hidden Camera is rated higher. Hidden & Spy Camera Detector averages 4.0 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while Hidden Camera averages 4.5 from 180 ratings.

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

Both Hidden & Spy Camera Detector and Hidden Camera show ads.

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

Hidden & Spy Camera Detector ships an update every 8 months, and Hidden Camera every 4 months. Most recently, Hidden & Spy Camera Detector was updated on September 19, 2026 and Hidden Camera on September 26, 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.*