# Geo.Spy vs Bug Detector

The clearest difference is rating: Bug Detector at 5.0 against Geo.Spy's 4.5. Geo.Spy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Geo.Spy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Bug Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bug Detector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geo.Spy has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Geo.Spy ships an update every 5 days, Bug Detector monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geo.Spy | Bug Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geospy-tracker-find-location/id6745611877/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-detector-pro-scanner/id6746334718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valerie Greene](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813158112) | [David Pastrana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816214203) |

## What reviewers say

### Geo.Spy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geospy-tracker-find-location/id6745611877)

Track loved ones' locations in real-time and receive instant safety alerts. Easily find nearby spots and create custom groups for friends and family. Offers peace of mind with child mode and customizable settings.

**Highlights:** Real-time location tracking, Instant safety notifications, Child Mode for kid tracking, Customizable groups, Find nearby spots, Mark favorite locations

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Geo.Spy: Tracker Find Location | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| landAppWeekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| landAppMonthly | $14.99 | per month |
| landAppMonthlyTrial | $15.99 | per month |
| landAppYearly | $83.99 | per year |
| landAppYearlyTrial | $99.99 | per year |


### Bug Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-detector-pro-scanner/id6746334718)

Scan your surroundings for nearby Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices, and monitor active connections on your local network. Understand your digital environment with general information about visible device signals. Unlock advanced features with a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Monitor nearby Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices, View active local network connections, Check for unfamiliar network connections, Get general information on visible device signals, Unlimited scanning with Pro subscription, Detailed scan history and logs with Pro

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FrankensteinWeekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Reveal Scanner - Cam Detector | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| FrankensteinMonthly | $14.99 | per month |
| FrankensteinMonthlyTrial | $15.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geo.Spy free?

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

### Is Bug Detector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Geo.Spy or Bug Detector?

Bug Detector is rated higher. Geo.Spy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Bug Detector averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Geo.Spy or Bug Detector have ads?

Both Geo.Spy and Bug Detector show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Geo.Spy or Bug Detector?

Geo.Spy ships an update every 5 days, and Bug Detector monthly. Most recently, Geo.Spy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bug Detector on October 22, 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.*