Comparison

mySentinum vs Finx

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

Head to head
About

mySentinum

Features
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mySentinum – Your simple and powerful IoT companion. Monitor your devices, track your data, and control your smart ecosystem from an intuitive app.

About

Finx

Detect hidden cameras, unknown Bluetooth devices, and unfamiliar Wi-Fi network devices. This app helps you scan your surroundings and networks for privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Hidden camera detection (IR & EM signals)
  • Bluetooth Low Energy device scanner
  • Wi-Fi network scanner
  • Real-time Bluetooth device tracker
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • No account or personal data collection
Features
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Finx is the most advanced device detection app for iPhone. Whether you're checking a hotel room, Airbnb, or office for hidden cameras, scanning your network for unknown devices, or tracking a lost Bluetooth gadget — Finx puts powerful privacy tools in your pocket. HIDDEN CAMERA DETECTOR Analyze your environment for infrared light sources and electromagnetic signals that hidden recording devices emit. Spy cameras and covert recorders are designed to be invisible — Finx is designed to find them. BLUETOOTH SCANNER Discover every Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device broadcasting nearby. See device names, signal strength, estimated distance, manufacturer identity, and service UUIDs. Unnamed devices with strong signals are automatically flagged — a hallmark of hidden trackers. WI-FI NETWORK SCANNER Map every device on your local network in seconds. Identify smart TVs, IP cameras, printers, routers, and IoT devices. View hostnames, IP addresses, and device categories at a glance. DEVICE TRACKER Lock onto any Bluetooth device and track its signal strength in real time. Use the live proximity indicator to physically locate lost earbuds, speakers, tags, or any BLE accessory. WHY FINX? - All scans run entirely on your device — nothing is sent to the cloud - No account, no login, no personal data collected - Clean interface built for quick, decisive results - Works on any Wi-Fi network with no extra hardware - Supports BLE and mDNS/Zeroconf discovery COMMON USE CASES - Inspect hotel rooms and Airbnbs for hidden cameras before unpacking - Find lost Bluetooth headphones, AirTags, or accessories - Audit your home or office network for unfamiliar devices - Detect covert trackers attached to your car or belongings - Verify Wi-Fi security at home, in cafés, or while travelling SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/finx-hidden-camera/privacy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/finx-hidden-camera/terms Privacy is a right, not a privilege. Finx gives you the tools to protect it.

Screenshots

mySentinum4 screens
Finx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mySentinum at none against Finx's 1. mySentinum also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Finx's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads 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. Finx sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. mySentinum asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mySentinum ships an update every 6 weeks, Finx every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
mySentinum versus Finx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermySentinumFinx
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSentinum GmbHAppSwarm, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

mySentinum

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Finx

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly FinX Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days

Questions

Is mySentinum free?
mySentinum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Finx free?
Finx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do mySentinum or Finx have ads?
Neither mySentinum nor Finx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mySentinum or Finx?
mySentinum ships an update every 6 weeks, and Finx every 11 days. Most recently, mySentinum was updated on October 10, 2026 and Finx on October 20, 2026.

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