Spy Detector vs NearBLE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Light and lens detection
- Signal and IR scanning
- WiFi/Bluetooth device scanner
- Remote access checks
- Suspicious device alerts
- Magnetic sensor mode
- One-tap scanning
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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/
NearBLE
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NearBLE helps you discover, inspect, and understand nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Use NearBLE to scan for BLE devices around you, view signal strength in real time, inspect advertised services and manufacturer data, and keep a history of past scan sessions. When you want more context, NearBLE Pro unlocks Ask AI so you can get a clearer explanation of what a device might be and what its broadcast data suggests. Features: • Scan nearby BLE devices in real time • View device name, signal strength, and connectable status • Inspect advertised services and manufacturer data • Open device details for a closer look • Save scan history and revisit previous sessions • Mark important devices as favorites • Use Ask AI with NearBLE Pro for richer device explanations • Restore purchases with Apple-managed subscriptions NearBLE is designed for fast BLE discovery with a clean interface that works well for testing, troubleshooting, and identifying nearby devices. NearBLE Pro: • Unlimited Ask AI access • Favorites across the app • Premium BLE tools Subscriptions: NearBLE Pro is available as a monthly auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spy Detector at 16.0 against NearBLE's 26.2. 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. Spy Detector sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and NearBLE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Spy Detector | NearBLE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (112 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 112 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunshine Software Labs | Adis Mulabdic |
In-app purchases
Spy Detector
- 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
NearBLE
- NearBLE Pro$0.991 Month









