# Hidden Camera vs Dot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dot at 67% against Hidden Camera's 0%. Dot also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Dot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dot holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot has 63 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hidden Camera's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dot's.

Hidden Camera ships an update every 9 months, Dot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Camera | Dot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-spy-detector/id6480011518/reviews) | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-network-and-tracker-scanner/id6689513560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grace Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725998478) | [Neural Nexus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847756352) |

## 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 |


### Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-network-and-tracker-scanner/id6689513560)

Scan for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices to understand your network environment. This tool helps enhance your privacy and security by identifying connected devices. Many advanced features require a subscription.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi Scanner, Bluetooth Scanner, Privacy Preservation, Network Analysis, Signal Detection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hidden camera detector | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| wifi analyzer | $9.99 | per month |
| spyware removal iphone | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Camera free?

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

### Is Dot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Camera or Dot?

Dot is rated higher. Hidden Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Dot averages 4.5 from 63 ratings.

### Do Hidden Camera or Dot have ads?

Hidden Camera shows ads; Dot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Camera or Dot?

Hidden Camera ships an update every 9 months, and Dot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Camera was updated on August 20, 2026 and Dot on September 3, 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.*