Detective vs HCF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Detective
Scan Wi-Fi networks to see all connected devices, analyze network performance, and optimize router settings. It also offers infrared scanning for enhanced privacy, making it ideal for travel.
- Wi-Fi network scanning
- Device information (IP/MAC)
- Network analysis and optimization
- Infrared scanning
- User-friendly interface
- Visual network mapping
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Five sensors. One tap. Know if a room is safe. Detective is a hidden camera detector for travellers, renters and anyone who needs to know a room is clean. Point your phone at the room, tap once, and it sweeps for the things a hidden camera cannot hide — the Wi-Fi it joins, the infrared light it emits, the magnetic field of its power supply, and the Bluetooth it broadcasts. No account. No sign-up. Scan data stays on your phone. FIVE CHECKS IN ONE SCAN • Wi-Fi devices — every device on the network, with unknown cameras flagged • Infrared dots — dim the room and catch the glow of an IR illuminator • Magnetic fields — probe solid walls for the electronics hiding behind them • Bluetooth signals — matched against a known camera fingerprint list • Mirror reflections — two-way mirror and lens-glare visual checklists A REPORT YOU CAN ACT ON Every flag shows the strength of the evidence behind it, so you can tell a real camera apart from a noisy router. Findings are sorted by risk — critical, medium, cleared — and every scan is scored out of 100. Clues, not verdicts. Detective tells you what it found and how sure it is. It does not tell you what to believe. FOUND SOMETHING? DO THIS NEXT A step-by-step guide tells you exactly what to do, in order: 1. Don't touch it or take it apart 2. Photograph and film it first 3. Call the police to secure the evidence 4. Tell the property. No private settlements. FEWER FALSE ALARMS An AI glare filter rules out the usual noise — lamps, remotes, screens and mirrors — before it reaches your report. Sensitivity is adjustable when you want to dig deeper. BUILT FOR REAL ROOMS • Hotel rooms, holiday rentals, hostels, changing rooms, offices, dorm rooms • A full-room scan runs in about 30 seconds • Works offline — nothing about your room is uploaded to a server • No account, no ads inside a scan Detective is a privacy checker, not a surveillance tool. It never records anyone, and it never connects to a camera it finds. Hidden camera detector. Spy camera finder. Room scanner. Whatever you call it — check the room before you settle in. Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/view/hd-pp Terms of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices
- Estimate device proximity
- Locate Apple devices (when discoverable)
- Intuitive user interface
- Privacy-focused scanning
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Detective at 98% against HCF's 0%. Detective also leads on rating (3.2 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). HCF's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Detective sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.
Detective holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Detective's written reviews are positive against 0% of HCF's.
Detective ships an update every 9 days, HCF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Detective | HCF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) — better | 2.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.8 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 家俊 张 | Burak Bora Cimen |
Customer experience
Detective
HCF
In-app purchases
Detective
- Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- MonthPremium$14.991 Month
- Quarter Vip$29.993 Months
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- YearlyPremium$39.991 Year
- NOADs$9.99
HCF
- Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Annual Plan$29.991 Year









