Comparison

SweepScan vs HCF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SweepScan

Detect hidden cameras using your device's sensors and network scanning. Ensure your privacy in hotels, rentals, or homes by identifying suspicious Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi streams, and magnetic fields. Get detailed device information to pinpoint potential threats.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth hidden camera scanner
  • Wi-Fi hidden camera scanner
  • Magnetic field sensor
  • Detailed device information
  • Privacy protection
Features
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Enjoy the peace of mind you deserve, whether in a hotel, short-term rental, or home. Sweep is the best app for detecting hidden cameras, ensuring your personal space remains private with advanced and reliable hidden camera detection features. Sweep for hidden cameras using SweepScan Here's what you'll find inside: - BLUETOOTH HIDDEN CAMERA SCANNER Use SweepScan's advanced Bluetooth device scanner to scan for ALL nearby Bluetooth devices. SweepScan's Bluetooth Scanner estimates the distance between devices and helps you quickly find and assess any potential hidden cameras. - WIFI HIDDEN CAMERA SCANNER SweepScan scans all devices on your connected Wi-Fi network. Devices streaming video over your network will be highlighted, and additional information will be displayed. Get a comprehensive list of connected devices to spot any potential threats to your privacy and detect any hidden cameras. - MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR Use SweepScan's Magnetic Field Sensor to detect hidden cameras. Hold your device to different items around your room to highlight any unusual magnetic fields indicating hidden cameras. - DETAILED DEVICE INFORMATION Get detailed information on each detected device, including names, models, IP addresses, Bluetooth names and estimated proximity. Examine useful device information to distinguish hidden cameras. And much more for you to discover. Take control of your privacy today with SweepScan, the top choice for portable advanced Hidden Camera Detection. Sweep offers a subscription to unlock Premium functionality. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HCF

Locate lost Bluetooth-enabled gadgets like earphones, smartwatches, and more. Scan for nearby signals and receive estimated proximity guidance to help you find your misplaced items.

Highlights
  • Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices
  • Estimate device proximity
  • Locate Apple devices (when discoverable)
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Privacy-focused scanning
Features
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Easily find nearby Bluetooth signals with HCF – Your Device Tracker and keep track of your everyday gadgets. Do you sometimes misplace Bluetooth devices like earphones, smartwatches, or other accessories? Or do you want to see which Bluetooth-enabled devices may be nearby in your home or office? HCF – Your Device Tracker helps you scan for nearby Bluetooth signals and provides estimated proximity information so you can more easily locate devices that are actively emitting Bluetooth signals. Whether it’s Bluetooth earbuds, headphones, fitness trackers, smartphones, tablets, or speakers, this device scanner can help you understand what’s around you and guide you as you search. Please note that Bluetooth proximity is an estimate and can vary based on walls, interference, device model, and signal strength. Key Features of HCF – Your Device Tracker Find My Devices Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices and signals such as headphones, earbuds, smartwatches, fitness trackers, smartphones, tablets, and Bluetooth speakers. Use proximity indications to help you move closer to a device that is actively broadcasting. Locate Apple Devices (when discoverable) If your Apple device (such as AirPods, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch) is nearby and emitting Bluetooth signals, the app may be able to display it in the scan results and show an estimated proximity based on Bluetooth signal strength. Availability can depend on device settings and whether the device is actively advertising over Bluetooth. Intuitive Interface A simple and user-friendly interface that helps you start scanning in seconds. Open the app, scan, and follow the proximity guidance while you search. Privacy & Safety HCF – Your Device Tracker focuses on scanning for nearby Bluetooth signals and displaying scan results on your device. The app does not provide any guarantee of identifying “authorized” vs “unauthorized” devices, and scan results depend on what nearby devices are currently emitting. HCF – Your Device Tracker can help you find a missing Bluetooth gadget and improve awareness of nearby Bluetooth signals. Scan your surroundings, review the list of detected devices, and use proximity estimates as a guide while you locate your device. Disclaimer - This app is used to find devices emitting Bluetooth signals. It cannot be used to find devices that do not emit Bluetooth signals. - The app provides estimated proximity based on Bluetooth signal strength (RSSI). Distance and accuracy can vary due to obstacles (walls), interference, device model, and environment. - The app does not claim or guarantee detection of all devices in an area. Results depend on whether devices are nearby and actively broadcasting. Subscription Information - Subscribe to receive recurring subscriptions for accessing our Smart Scanning features. - Subscription Length: Weekly, annual. - Your payment will be charged to your Apple Account once you confirm your purchase. - After the purchase, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings. - Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The renewal cost will be charged to your account 24 hours before the end of the current period. - When you cancel a subscription, it will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. Privacy Policy & Terms: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-216e957edf59803a90a4e3679ce40c22

Screenshots

SweepScan4 screens
HCF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SweepScan at 50% against HCF's 0%. SweepScan also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (54 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SweepScan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and HCF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SweepScan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SweepScan has 54 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SweepScan's written reviews are positive against 0% of HCF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SweepScan ships an update every 3 months, HCF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SweepScan versus HCF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSweepScanHCF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (54 ratings) — better3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings54 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSK LABS LIMITEDBurak Bora Cimen

Customer experience

SweepScan

All ratings54 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

HCF

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SweepScan

Subscriptions6
  • Sweep Pro 1 Week$2.997 Days
  • Sweep Pro 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • Sweep Pro 1 Month$6.991 Month
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  • Sweep Pro 1 Week 7.99$7.997 Days
  • Sweep Pro Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Sweep Pro Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
2 purchases

HCF

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Annual Plan$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SweepScan free?
SweepScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HCF free?
HCF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SweepScan or HCF?
SweepScan is rated higher. SweepScan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while HCF averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do SweepScan or HCF have ads?
Neither SweepScan nor HCF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SweepScan or HCF?
SweepScan ships an update every 3 months, and HCF every 2 months. Most recently, SweepScan was updated on October 7, 2026 and HCF on October 6, 2026.

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