Comparison

Spy Detector vs The Mirror

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

Head to head
About

Spy Detector

This app offers tools to enhance your awareness of potential privacy risks by scanning your surroundings for unusual signals, lights, and devices. It helps identify suspicious connections and provides quick, simple environmental checks for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Light and lens detection
  • Signal and IR scanning
  • WiFi/Bluetooth device scanner
  • Remote access checks
  • Suspicious device alerts
  • Magnetic sensor mode
  • One-tap scanning
Features
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SPY Detector – Extra Privacy & Safety Tools This app provides utility tools to help you check your surroundings and stay more aware of potential privacy risks. It is designed as a supportive tool only and should not be considered a guaranteed or professional security solution. Whether you are checking into a hotel, settling into an Airbnb, working from a co-working space or simply curious about the unseen signals around you, Spy Detector turns your iPhone's built-in sensors into a quick environmental scanner you can run in seconds — no extra hardware, no setup, no learning curve. Key Features: Light & Lens Check – Use your phone's camera and flash to look for unusual reflections, glints or lights that stand out in your environment. Signal & IR Modes – Visualize infrared light sources with the front camera and scan for irregular signals in the area around you. WiFi / Network Scanner – Review every device sharing your current WiFi network, including IP address, MAC vendor and hostname, so you can spot any connection you don't recognize. Bluetooth & BLE Scanner – Sweep nearby Bluetooth Low Energy broadcasts and see signal strength, identifiers and approximate distance of each transmitter. Remote Access Check – See which unknown devices may be reachable on the network you are connected to. Suspicious Device Alerts – Identify and highlight devices you may want to investigate further with a clean, sortable list. Magnetic Sensor Mode – Read live magnetometer values as you move your phone over walls, vents, smoke alarms, chargers and electronics. Spikes can indicate concentrated metal or active electronics inside an object. Simple & Quick – One-tap scanning with no complex setup, no jargon and no external tools required. Perfect For: Hotels & rentals (Airbnb, vacation homes, short-term stays) Public WiFi spots (cafes, airports, co-working spaces) Offices & shared spaces Renters inspecting a new apartment Personal awareness and peace of mind Why Spy Detector: - Runs entirely on your device, nothing is uploaded - No external hardware needed, just your iPhone - Clean, jargon-free interface designed for non-technical users - Optimized for iPhone and light on battery - Works fully offline once installed - Built around the sensors and radios your phone already has Important: Spy Detector is an awareness and inspection utility. It reports what your phone's sensors can measure — WiFi devices, Bluetooth broadcasts, magnetic field strength and visible infrared light. Results depend on your environment and your device's hardware, and the app does not guarantee detection of any specific object or device. It is not a substitute for professional security services. #This app may require additional purchases to access certain content or features. Premium Subscriptions: Weekly Subscription with 3-Day Trial Annual Subscription Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: - The payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless the auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of your selected subscription. - Your subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your App Store Account Settings. Terms: https://sunshinesoftwarelabs.com/terms/

About

The Mirror

Features
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We live in stories about who we are. The Mirror shows what actually happens. The Mirror is a system designed to measure the gap between: • What you intend to do • What your body is ready for • What you actually do Each day, you define one action. The system captures: • physiological signals (heart rate, HRV) • behavioral patterns (latency, pauses) • execution outcomes (acted, delayed, avoided) Then it reflects the difference back to you. Not as a score. As a mirror. HOW IT WORKS 1. Define one action 2. Measure your baseline state 3. Act, delay, or avoid 4. See the gap between intention and reality WHAT IT MEASURES • Intention vs execution • Readiness vs avoidance • Behavioral consistency • Physiological response to action NOT A WELLNESS APP No streaks No rewards No motivation loops This is not about feeling better. It is about seeing clearly. OPTIONAL DEEP MODE With compatible devices, The Mirror can measure: • heart rate and variability • real-time physiological response • baseline and stress patterns All data is stored locally by default. BUILT FOR • Builders • Athletes • Operators • Anyone willing to confront reality Self-awareness is not a trait. It is a calibrated skill.

Screenshots

Spy Detector4 screens
The Mirror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Mirror at none against Spy Detector's 5. Spy Detector's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Spy Detector sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. The Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spy Detector ships an update every 5 weeks, The Mirror every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spy Detector versus The Mirror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpy DetectorThe Mirror
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (108 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings108 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunshine Software LabsSynheart AI

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Spy Detector

Subscriptions5
  • 7 Day Free Trial Then Get Premium7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 3 Days Free Trial Weekly VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Limited VIP$19.991 Year
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  • 3 Days Free Trial Monthly VIP3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual VIP$49.991 Year
None

The Mirror

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spy Detector free?
Spy Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Mirror free?
The Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spy Detector or The Mirror have ads?
Neither Spy Detector nor The Mirror shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spy Detector or The Mirror?
Spy Detector ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Mirror every 3 months. Most recently, Spy Detector was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Mirror on October 6, 2026.

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