# Hidden Camera vs Dot

Hidden Camera and Dot both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Dot's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hidden Camera's. Dot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hidden Camera against 4.5 for Dot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 180 and 63 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Hidden Camera's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dot's.

Hidden Camera ships an update every 4 months, Dot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Camera | Dot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detect-tracker/id6480924058/reviews) | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-network-and-tracker-scanner/id6689513560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vicky Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727519621) | [Neural Nexus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847756352) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detect-tracker/id6480924058)

This app helps you detect hidden devices like cameras and listening equipment using various signal scanning technologies. It identifies suspicious signals and provides information to help you investigate and secure your personal space.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth and Wi-Fi scanning, Infrared detection, Magnetic detection, Detailed device information, Search guides for investigation

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Home Security & WIFI Analyzer | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $14.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $15.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $83.99 | per year |
| Secret Home Camera Finder | $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 4.5 out of 5 from 180 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 4 months, and Dot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hidden Camera was updated on September 26, 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.*