# Dot vs Spy Detector

Dot and Spy Detector both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Dot's written reviews are positive against 0% of Spy Detector's. Dot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Spy Detector sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 Dot against 4.5 for Spy Detector. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 58 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Dot's written reviews are positive against 0% of Spy Detector's.

Dot ships an update every 3 weeks, Spy Detector every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot | Spy Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-network-and-tracker-scanner/id6689513560/reviews) | **[4.5 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-detector-home-analyzer-rf/id6742410552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neural Nexus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847756352) | [Draxon BELLAMY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809153280) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Spy Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-detector-home-analyzer-rf/id6742410552)

This app helps you protect your privacy by monitoring network activity and detecting nearby electronic devices. It allows you to scan for connected devices, analyze Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals, and check your IP information to stay aware of your digital surroundings.

**Highlights:** Monitor connected devices, Analyze network activity, Check IP information, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning, Enhanced device insights (premium), Advanced network analysis (premium)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spy Detector: Home Analyzer Rf | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Spy Detector: Home Analyzer Rf | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Spy Detector: Home Analyzer Rf | $14.99 | per month |
| Spy Detector: Home Analyzer Rf | $15.99 | per month |
| Spy Detector: Home Analyzer Rf | $83.99 | per year |
| Spy Detector: Home Analyzer Rf | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot free?

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

### Is Spy Detector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dot or Spy Detector?

Spy Detector is rated higher. Dot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Spy Detector averages 4.5 from 58 ratings.

### Do Dot or Spy Detector have ads?

Spy Detector shows ads; Dot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dot or Spy Detector?

Dot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spy Detector every 14 months. Most recently, Dot was updated on October 20, 2026 and Spy Detector on October 6, 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.*