# Hidden Camera vs Authenticator App

The clearest difference is update cadence: Authenticator App at every 4 days against Hidden Camera's every 3 months. Hidden Camera's advantage is ratings volume (370 vs 15). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Authenticator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hidden Camera against 4.6 for Authenticator App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Camera has 370 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hidden Camera ships an update every 3 months, Authenticator App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Camera | Authenticator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-spy-detector-plus/id6449696953/reviews) | **[4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-duoshield/id6467132147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **370** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lauren Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796272225) | [Stas Miroshko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705754274) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-spy-detector-plus/id6449696953)

Detect hidden cameras and spy devices on your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks. Also functions as a metal detector to find valuable objects using your phone's sensors. Offers adjustable sensitivity and visual/audio alerts for both features.

**Highlights:** Hidden camera detection, Network device scanning (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth), Real-time metal detection, Adjustable sensitivity for metal detector, Visual and audio alerts, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secret Spy Camera Detector | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Device & Spyware Finder | $49.99 | per year |


### Authenticator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app-duoshield/id6467132147)

Secure your online accounts with this comprehensive two-factor authentication tool. It offers features like account organization, customizable icons, secure backups, and Face ID protection. Unlock advanced features like QR code scanning and manual 2FA entry with premium subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Account creation and storage, Customizable account folders, Personalized account icons, Secure data export, Light/dark theme UI settings, Face ID app lock, Cross-device sync and backup

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duo Step Mobile Authentication | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 2FA-MFA OTP-TOTP Authenticator | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual purchase premium access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Camera free?

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

### Is Authenticator App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Camera or Authenticator App?

Authenticator App is rated higher. Hidden Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 370 ratings, while Authenticator App averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.

### Do Hidden Camera or Authenticator App have ads?

Both Hidden Camera and Authenticator App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Camera or Authenticator App?

Hidden Camera ships an update every 3 months, and Authenticator App every 4 days. Most recently, Hidden Camera was updated on October 10, 2026 and Authenticator App on September 29, 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.*