# Network Scanner vs Clap Detector

The clearest difference is rating: Network Scanner at 4.5 against Clap Detector's 4.0. Network Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (30% vs 11%). Clap Detector's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Network Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Clap Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Network Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Scanner has 3.4K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Network Scanner's written reviews are positive against 11% of Clap Detector's.

Network Scanner ships an update every 2 months, Clap Detector fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Scanner | Clap Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scanner-device-finder/id6478161512/reviews)** | [4.0 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clap-detector/id6590570289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 244 |
| Positive reviews | **30.3% of reviews** | 10.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697892814) | [Maxim Burlacenco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752544615) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scanner-device-finder/id6478161512)

Explore your surroundings with a suite of tools including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanners, a magnetometer, and camera filters. Understand your environment, discover nearby devices, and view the world in new ways.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Device Finder, Magnetometer Sensor, Infrared Camera Filters, Simple & Accessible Interface, Explore Environment, Privacy Control

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spy Camera Scanner - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Spy Camera Scanner - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't provide useful information
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 💰 Waste of money
- 🤔 Confusing and limited information

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't show device locations
- Detects smart TVs as suspicious devices

**Requested features**

- Free trial period
- Improved device detection and identification


### Clap Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clap-detector/id6590570289)

This app helps you locate your phone by clapping or find it if someone tries to access it without permission. It can trigger an alarm when moved or capture photos of unauthorized users.

**Highlights:** Detect unauthorized unlock attempts with photos, Trigger loud alarm when phone is moved, Locate phone with a clap sound, Privacy protection, Theft prevention

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for one week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Clap Detector -  Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Network Scanner free?

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

### Is Clap Detector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Network Scanner or Clap Detector?

Network Scanner is rated higher. Network Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Clap Detector averages 4.0 from 244 ratings.

### Do Network Scanner or Clap Detector have ads?

Clap Detector shows ads; Network Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Network Scanner or Clap Detector?

Network Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and Clap Detector fortnightly. Most recently, Network Scanner was updated on October 25, 2026 and Clap Detector 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.*