Comparison

Room Check vs Home Detector

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

Head to head
About

Room Check

This app helps you scan your surroundings for hidden cameras and trackers. It guides you through a room, identifies suspicious devices on your Wi-Fi, and detects Bluetooth signals. Generate PDF reports of your findings for added peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Room-by-room hidden device checklist
  • Lens reflection finder with flashlight
  • Wi-Fi device scanner with streaming detection
  • Bluetooth tracker locator
  • Magnetic field sweep for hidden electronics
  • PDF report generation
Features
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Checked into a hotel, an Airbnb or a rental and want to be sure nobody is watching? Room Check walks you through the room step by step and keeps a record of what you found. ROOM-BY-ROOM CHECK Pick the place - hotel room, rental, changing room, office - and the rooms you want to check. For each room you get a short list of the spots where small cameras are really hidden: smoke detectors facing the bed, USB chargers, clocks, frames, vents, mirrors. Tick them off as you go. LENS FINDER Turn the lights off and sweep the room with your phone. The flashlight makes camera lenses reflect as tiny, sharp dots; Room Check marks reflections that stay put while you move, so you know exactly where to look closer. WI-FI DEVICES See every device on the Wi-Fi you're connected to. Room Check checks which ones stream video (RTSP), expose camera ports or show a camera web panel, and tells you why each device was flagged - no vague "suspicious" labels. BLUETOOTH NEARBY Spot trackers and unnamed devices around you, then follow the signal with the warmer/colder locator until you're standing next to it. MAGNETIC SWEEP Calibrate, then move your phone along objects. A jump in the magnetic field inside something that shouldn't contain electronics is worth a closer look. PDF REPORT Photos, findings, the checklist and the network list go into a dated PDF you can send to the host, the landlord or the booking platform. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No tracking SDKs. Scans, photos and reports stay on your phone. HONEST LIMITS Room Check helps you decide where to look - it can't guarantee a room is free of recording devices. Cameras on another network or recording to a memory card won't show up in a Wi-Fi scan; covered lenses may not reflect. If you find something, don't touch it, take photos and contact the host, the platform or the police. Room Check Premium Every tool can be used once for free. Premium unlocks unlimited scans, room checks and PDF reports. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://roomcheck-app.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://roomcheck-app.com/privacy

About

Home Detector

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
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Empower yourself with cutting-edge technology designed to protect your privacy and ensure your peace of mind. This innovative app transforms your smartphone into a powerful detection tool, capable of uncovering hidden cameras and unauthorized surveillance devices in any environment. Utilizing advanced scanning techniques, the app swiftly identifies potential threats by detecting suspicious Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth signals, and infrared lights commonly used in covert recording equipment. Whether you're in a hotel room, vacation rental, changing room, or even your own home, you can perform thorough sweeps to safeguard your personal space. The user-friendly interface guides you through the detection process, providing real-time alerts and visual indicators when potential surveillance devices are found. The app's comprehensive database is regularly updated to recognize the latest models of hidden cameras and tracking devices, ensuring you stay one step ahead of privacy invaders. Beyond camera detection, this versatile tool also functions as a general security scanner. It can locate and identify various wireless devices, including unknown tags, monitors, and trackers that might be in your vicinity. This feature is invaluable for those concerned about personal tracking or unauthorized monitoring of their movements. The app includes an educational component, offering tips and best practices for maintaining privacy in various situations.With customizable scan settings, you can adjust the app's sensitivity to suit different environments while ensuring no potential threat goes undetected. Premium Subscription: Weekly subscription Monthly subscription Annual subscription Use our premium features: -locator WIFI and Bluetooth devices -Detailed device information -Unlimited Magnetic detection -Full detection functionality All subscriptions may include a 3-day trial. Your iTunes account will be charged after purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions and auto-renewal settings easily in Account Settings. Take control of your personal space and protect yourself from unwanted surveillance. Download now and experience the confidence that comes with knowing your environment is secure. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Room Check4 screens
Home Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Room Check at 4.3 against Home Detector's 1.0. Room Check also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (106 vs 2). Home Detector's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Room Check sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Home Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Room Check holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Room Check has 106 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Room Check's written reviews are positive against 0% of Home Detector's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Room Check ships an update every 14 months, Home Detector weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Room Check versus Home Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoom CheckHome Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (106 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings106 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiotr KalitaJay Verbeek

Customer experience

Room Check

All ratings106 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Home Detector

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Room Check

Subscriptions4
  • Hidden Device-Detector, Camera$6.997 Days
  • Hidden Device-Detector, Camera3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Hidden Device-Detector, Camera$14.991 Month
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  • Hidden Device-Detector, Camera3 Days trial$15.991 Month
2 purchases

Home Detector

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly with trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is Room Check free?
Room Check 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, Room Check or Home Detector?
Room Check is rated higher. Room Check averages 4.3 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Home Detector averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Room Check or Home Detector have ads?
Home Detector shows ads; Room Check does not.
Which is updated more often, Room Check or Home Detector?
Room Check ships an update every 14 months, and Home Detector weekly. Most recently, Room Check was updated on November 4, 2026 and Home Detector on October 30, 2026.

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