Comparison

SpyScan vs Robin

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

Head to head
About

SpyScan

Features
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Protect your privacy anywhere you go. SpyScan turns your iPhone into a powerful hidden camera detector with 5 scan methods β€” WiFi, Bluetooth, magnetic field, infrared, and AI lens detection. Check any hotel, Airbnb, rental, or unfamiliar space for hidden cameras and suspicious devices in minutes. FIVE POWERFUL SCAN METHODS: + WiFi Network Scanner Scan devices on your local WiFi. SpyScan flags suspicious devices streaming video, shows device names, IP addresses, and manufacturers β€” spot hidden cameras sharing your network. + Bluetooth Device Detector Detect every Bluetooth device nearby. Estimates distance, identifies known devices (AirPods, laptops, speakers), and highlights unrecognized devices that could be covert cameras. Smart scoring separates real threats from everyday gadgets. + Magnetic Field Sensor Hidden cameras emit magnetic fields. Sweep your phone around the room β€” SpyScan alerts you when it detects unusual electromagnetic activity near walls, smoke detectors, outlets, and common hiding spots. + Infrared Camera Finder Many spy cameras use infrared LEDs for night vision. SpyScan uses your camera with advanced filters to reveal invisible IR light sources. Scan dark rooms to expose hidden night-vision cameras instantly. + AI Object Detection Point your camera at any object and let SpyScan's AI analyze it. Recognizes cameras disguised as clocks, USB chargers, smoke detectors, picture frames, stuffed animals, and more. WHY TRAVELERS TRUST SPYSCAN: - 5-in-1 Scanner β€” No other app combines all five detection methods in one place. - Real Detection β€” Uses real sensor data. No fake alerts. - Smart Threat Scoring β€” Separates harmless devices from genuinely suspicious ones. - Scan History & Reports β€” Every scan saved with date, location, and findings. Export reports instantly. - Room Safety Score β€” Overall safety rating after a comprehensive multi-scan sweep. - Works Offline β€” Magnetic, infrared, and camera scans work without internet. - Privacy First β€” All scans happen on-device. No data uploaded to any server. CHECK A ROOM IN 3 MINUTES: - Connect to WiFi β†’ Network Scan to see all connected devices - Bluetooth Scan β†’ Find nearby hidden devices - Lights off β†’ Infrared Scanner to spot IR night-vision LEDs - Walk the room β†’ Magnetic Scanner near walls, vents, and objects - Point camera β†’ AI Detection on anything suspicious PERFECT FOR: - Hotel & Airbnb guests wanting peace of mind - Business travelers checking conference rooms - Anyone renting vacation homes or shared spaces - Security professionals conducting sweep inspections GUIDES INCLUDED: - 20+ known hidden camera hiding spots - How to identify spy cameras disguised as everyday objects - Step-by-step room inspection checklist - Privacy tips for hotels, rentals, and public spaces PREMIUM: - Unlimited scans across all 5 methods - Detailed threat analysis and device reports - Full scan history with exportable reports Download SpyScan β€” your privacy shouldn't be a gamble. Terms of Use: https://callerscreenapps.xyz/SpyCameraDetector/SpyCameraDetectorTermOfUse.html Privacy Policy: https://callerscreenapps.xyz/SpyCameraDetector/SpyCameraDetectorPrivacy.html

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Robin

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Robin turns your iPhone or iPad into a control panel for remote packet capture. It connects over SSH to your own OpenWrt router or Linux host, runs tcpdump remotely, and sends a standard pcap straight back to your iPhone or iPad. Robin offers two capture sources: β€’ Air capture β€” use monitor mode on a compatible Wi-Fi radio to capture 802.11 frames. Robin can scan nearby access points and configure the radio, channel, and width. β€’ Interface capture β€” capture packets visible to an existing Linux interface such as br-lan or eth0. Monitor-mode support is not required, and Robin does not change the interface state. Robin does not require jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad or attaching a USB Wi-Fi adapter to it. The capture runs on the remote host; your iPhone or iPad handles connection, detection, configuration, control, and download. Robin is not a generic SSH client. It is a guided workflow built for remote packet capture: β€’ Connect β€” securely over SSH with password or Ed25519/RSA key authentication. Passphrase-protected private keys are supported, and host keys are pinned on first use. β€’ Detect β€” check whether air and interface capture are available, including radios, Linux interfaces, required tools, and permissions. β€’ Configure β€” choose a capture source, channel, or network interface, then add an optional BPF filter, stop timer, and output directory. β€’ Focus β€” narrow interface captures to this device’s address as seen by the SSH server, a specific IP address, a CIDR network, or a MAC address, and combine the scope with BPF. Only traffic visible at the selected interface can be captured. β€’ Filter β€” get basic BPF validation as you type, with common examples, a combination builder, and a syntax reference. β€’ Capture β€” start a detached tcpdump task that keeps running if SSH disconnects. Interface capture excludes the current SSH control connection by default and has a protective file-size limit. β€’ Download β€” pull the .pcap to your iPhone or iPad and open it in Wireshark or your tool of choice. ROOM TO WORK: View lists and details side by side on wider screens such as iPad. Your selection and capture state stay in place when you resize. Live metrics and controls adapt to the available space, with support for larger text. WORKS WITH: β€’ OpenWrt routers, usually with root login β€’ Regular Linux hosts using an existing active network interface β€’ A monitor-mode-compatible Wi-Fi radio for air capture; interface capture does not require one β€’ Root, file capabilities, passwordless sudo, or password-based sudo β€’ Standard Dropbear / OpenSSH targets, with no SFTP required BUILT FOR: Network engineers, Wi-Fi troubleshooters, and security researchers who need a fast, portable way to collect pcaps from infrastructure they own or are authorized to test. GOOD TO KNOW: β€’ Try capture free for 7 days, then unlock Start Capture with a one-time Robin Pro purchase. Connection, scanning, health checks, history, and file browsing remain free. β€’ Robin requires an SSH-accessible remote device with tcpdump. Only air capture requires Wi-Fi monitor mode. β€’ Captures survive SSH disconnects and can be resumed after reconnecting. β€’ Credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain, never on the remote device. β€’ Air capture on a single-radio router may drop your Wi-Fi control link. Interface capture does not switch the radio mode, and Robin warns you when the air-capture risk applies. Robin is a capture and transfer tool. Use it only on networks you own or have explicit permission to test. Capturing traffic on networks without authorization may be illegal in your jurisdiction.

Screenshots

SpyScan4 screens
Robin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Robin at none against SpyScan's shown. Robin also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SpyScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Robin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpyScan ships an update every 9 months, Robin weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SpyScan versus Robin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpyScanRobin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIMAD ELKHAFI博 ι‚’

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SpyScan

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Robin

One-time1
  • Robin Pro$4.99

Questions

Is SpyScan free?
SpyScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Robin free?
Robin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpyScan or Robin have ads?
SpyScan shows ads; Robin does not.
Which is updated more often, SpyScan or Robin?
SpyScan ships an update every 9 months, and Robin weekly. Most recently, SpyScan was updated on October 25, 2026 and Robin on October 31, 2026.

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