Hidden Camera Detector vs Hidden Camera Bug Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Camera Detector
This app uses AI and sensor technology to detect potential electronic devices by analyzing infrared signals, magnetic fields, and network activity. It enhances privacy awareness in various environments like hotels, rentals, and offices.
- Wi-Fi Network Scanning
- Bluetooth Scanning
- AI Environment Scanning
- Magnetic Scanning
- Detects electronic device signals
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Check suspicious objects with AI, review nearby WiFi and Bluetooth devices, analyze magnetic signals, and get clear next-step guidance—all in one privacy toolkit. Key Features: Wi-Fi Network Scanning Analyze devices connected to the Wi-Fi network that might indicate network cameras or other suspicious devices. This feature provides insights to enhance your digital privacy by identifying potential risks on your network. Bluetooth Scanning Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices to identify signals that may indicate the presence of electronic devices. This feature helps you enhance your privacy by detecting unusual or unauthorized devices. AI Environment Scanning Use AI-powered analysis to scan your surroundings for environmental signals that might suggest the presence of suspicious devices. This feature raises awareness of areas where further inspection may be needed. Magnetic Scanning - Hidden Signals Scanning Analyze changes in magnetic fields to detect signals that could suggest the presence of electronic devices. This feature is particularly useful for identifying devices near metallic surfaces or hidden areas. Why AI Camera Detector? AI Camera Detector is designed to help identify signals and patterns that may indicate suspicious devices. Using AI-driven technology, it enhances your awareness in spaces like hotel rooms, Airbnb rentals, workplaces, or other private environments. With its intuitive features, the app provides practical tools to improve your privacy. Use Cases: Analyzing hotel rooms for signals that might suggest suspicious devices Enhancing privacy in short-term rentals like Airbnb Scanning for unusual devices in workplaces Identifying signals at home or the office to improve privacy Disclaimer: This app uses sensors and AI technology to provide informational insights and raise awareness of potential risks. It cannot confirm the presence of hidden cameras or guarantee specific results. Subscription Details: Unlock all features with a subscription. Fees are charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal charges occur 24 hours before each billing cycle ends. Manage subscriptions in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.penendi.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.penendi.com/terms
Hidden Camera Bug Detector
This app transforms your phone into a multi-channel detector for hidden cameras, microphones, and trackers. It uses infrared, lens glint, magnetic field, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth scanning to help you identify surveillance devices in various locations.
- Infrared scanning for night-vision cameras
- Lens glint detection
- Magnetic field detection for powered-off cameras
- Wi-Fi network scanning for IP cameras
- Bluetooth scanning for trackers and recorders
- Privacy-focused, on-device scanning
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Vigil turns your phone into a five-channel sweep for hidden cameras, microphones and trackers. It is the check worth doing before you unpack in a hotel room, a holiday rental, a changing room or an office. FIVE WAYS TO FIND A CAMERA Infrared: night-vision cameras flood a dark room with light your eyes cannot see. The front camera can see it, and Vigil under-exposes the sensor until only the emitters are left. Lens glint: glass reflects light straight back at its source. Sweep with the torch and a lens answers with a small, hard, motionless spark. Magnetic: every camera worth hiding holds a magnet and a switching supply, both of which bend the local field. This is the only channel that finds a camera that is switched off. Wi-Fi: lists every device on the network you are on and flags the ones answering on the ports IP cameras stream over. Bluetooth: finds battery cameras, voice recorders and trackers that advertise themselves, and tells you when one is getting closer. WHERE TO LOOK Smoke detectors, air vents, alarm clocks, chargers, mirrors, TV bezels, power strips, air fresheners and decorative holes. Each mode explains what it is measuring and how to sweep properly. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every scan runs on your device. No video is recorded, no network data leaves the phone, no account is needed and nothing is uploaded — a privacy tool that phoned home would be a contradiction. Vigil raises suspicion, it does not prove anything. If you find something you cannot explain, stop, leave it in place and call the front desk or the police. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Hidden Camera Bug Detector at free with in-app purchases against Hidden Camera Detector's subscription. Hidden Camera Bug Detector also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Hidden Camera Detector's advantage is ratings volume (268 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Hidden Camera Detector sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Hidden Camera Bug Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hidden Camera Bug Detector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Camera Detector has 268 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Hidden Camera Detector | Hidden Camera Bug Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (268 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 268 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Penendi LLC | HALIME USLU |
Bugs and requests
Hidden Camera Detector
Reported bugs
5 issues- App fails to launch or hangs on startup
- Hidden cameras not detected despite being present
- Magnetic scanner triggers false positives (doors, drawings)
- WiFi and Bluetooth scanners provide no additional value
- Crashes and performance issues on some devices
Requested features
5 requests- Genuine free trial period before payment
- Improved hidden camera detection accuracy
- Better magnetic field scanning technology
- Clearer subscription cancellation process
- More advanced AI detection capabilities
Hidden Camera Bug Detector
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hidden Camera Detector
- SpyFy Pro Weekly Special$5.997 Days
- AI Camera Detector Pro Weekly$14.997 Days
- SpyFy Pro Annual Special$24.991 Year
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- AI Camera Detector Pro Annual$59.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$49.99
Hidden Camera Bug Detector
- Vigil Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Vigil Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
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