Device Scanner Detect vs Alertplates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Alertplates
This app allows vehicle owners to receive anonymous alerts about potential issues with their parked cars, such as suspicious individuals or damage. Users can also share brief, time-limited alerts for specific areas to enhance community safety.
- Anonymous license plate alerts
- Suspicious person notifications
- Damage or tampering alerts
- Opt-in plate registration
- Area-based alert notifications
- 12-hour area alert map
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Alertplates is a private, anonymous tool that helps protect vehicle owners through community awareness. If someone sees possible vandalism or concern around a parked car, they can send a preset alert to the owner using only the visible license plate. Alert options: • Suspicious Person(s) • Damage or Tampering Alerts are anonymous, predefined, and only sent to users who’ve opted in with their own plate. Users can also pin their regular parking areas to receive any descriptive alerts within those zones. The Awareness Map lets users share short by lived 12 hour area alerts when a plate isn’t visible — like a car that looks tampered with. Anyone who’s pinned that area will get notified. All map alerts are brief, factual, and based on what’s observed — keeping the focus on safety, not opinions. Each account includes one plate for free, with an optional upgrade for more. No messaging, no personal data — just simple, discreet alerts that could help prevent harm. Because safety is shared. Today it’s someone else’s car. Tomorrow, it could be yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alertplates at 100% against Device Scanner Detect's 0%. Alertplates also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Device Scanner Detect's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (50 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Device Scanner Detect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Alertplates sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Alertplates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Scanner Detect has 50 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Device Scanner Detect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Alertplates's.
Device Scanner Detect ships an update weekly, Alertplates monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Device Scanner Detect | Alertplates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (50 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | usmaidi saputra | Alertplates LLC |
Customer experience
Device Scanner Detect
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In-app purchases
Device Scanner Detect
- 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
Alertplates
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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