# Hidden Camera vs Home Detector

The clearest difference is rating: Hidden Camera at 3.0 against Home Detector's 1.0. Hidden Camera also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2). Home Detector's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Camera sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Home Detector sells 4 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, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Camera has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Hidden Camera ships an update every 9 months, Home Detector weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Camera | Home Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-spy-detector/id6480011518/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-detector-hidden-camera/id6670762182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grace Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725998478) | [Jay Verbeek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744004976) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-spy-detector/id6480011518)

This app helps protect your privacy by detecting hidden cameras using various signal scanning technologies. It offers anti-spy tips and detailed device analysis to help you secure your personal space.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth detection, WiFi scanning, Infrared detection, Magnetic detection, Device analysis, Anti-spy tips

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Camera Spy Tracking Cam | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Anti Spyware: Scanner, Tracker | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Camera Spy Tracking Cam | $14.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera Spy Tracking Cam | $15.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera Spy Tracking Cam | $83.99 | per year |
| Secret hidden camera detector | $99.99 | per year |


### Home Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-detector-hidden-camera/id6670762182)

This app transforms your smartphone into a detection tool to find hidden cameras and unauthorized surveillance devices. It uses advanced scanning to identify suspicious signals and offers tips for maintaining privacy. Safeguard your personal space in hotels, rentals, or at home.

**Highlights:** Hidden camera detection, Unauthorized device scanning, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signal detection, Infrared light detection, General security scanner, Privacy tips and best practices, Customizable scan settings

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly with trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Annual | $83.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual with trial | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Camera free?

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

### Is Home Detector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Camera or Home Detector?

Hidden Camera is rated higher. Hidden Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Home Detector averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hidden Camera or Home Detector have ads?

Both Hidden Camera and Home Detector show ads.

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

Hidden Camera ships an update every 9 months, and Home Detector weekly. Most recently, Hidden Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and Home Detector on October 25, 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.*