Comparison

Spy Detector vs Local Camera Viewer

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

Local Camera Viewer

Features
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Local Cam is a simple and powerful local IP camera viewer for RTSP and ONVIF-compatible cameras. Add cameras from popular brands such as TP-Link/Tapo/VIGI, Reolink, Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Bosch, and other ONVIF cameras. Discover cameras on your local network, save RTSP and ONVIF settings, switch between main stream and sub stream, and view multiple live feeds in a customizable grid. Features: - Add local IP cameras using RTSP and ONVIF - Search for compatible cameras on your local network - Support for popular camera brands and custom stream paths - View main stream or sub stream - PTZ controls for supported ONVIF cameras - Multi-camera stream grid - Fullscreen landscape monitoring view - Designed for local network camera access Local Cam is built for users who want direct local access to their IP cameras without relying on cloud camera features. Camera availability and PTZ support may vary depending on camera model, firmware, RTSP/ONVIF configuration, network access, and login credentials.

Screenshots

Spy Detector4 screens
Local Camera Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local Camera Viewer at none against Spy Detector's 5. Local Camera Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Local Camera Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spy Detector ships an update every 5 weeks, Local Camera Viewer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spy Detector versus Local Camera Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpy DetectorLocal Camera Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunshine Software LabsGeekpoint Technologies Private Limited

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

Local Camera Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spy Detector free?
Spy Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Local Camera Viewer free?
Local Camera Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spy Detector or Local Camera Viewer have ads?
Neither Spy Detector nor Local Camera Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spy Detector or Local Camera Viewer?
Spy Detector ships an update every 5 weeks, and Local Camera Viewer every 4 days. Most recently, Spy Detector was updated on October 23, 2026 and Local Camera Viewer on October 8, 2026.

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