Comparison

Spy Detector vs Ledger

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

Ledger

Effortlessly track professional licenses, certifications, and continuing education credits. Scan certificates or import PDFs, and the app automatically extracts key details. Stay compliant with visual progress trackers and timely reminders.

Highlights
  • Scan CE certificates with camera
  • Import PDFs for parsing
  • Automatic data extraction via AI
  • Visual compliance progress rings
  • Customizable reminder system
  • Audit-ready PDF/CSV export
  • On-device data processing for privacy
Features
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Point your camera at a CE certificate. Ledger does the rest. Ledger is the fastest, most private way for licensed professionals — nurses, NPs, physicians, PAs, therapists, teachers, CPAs, attorneys, EMS, and more — to keep every license, certification, and continuing-education credit current. SCAN IT. DONE. Snap a photo, pick from your library, or import PDFs. Apple Intelligence reads the title, provider, hours, completion date, and category — entirely on your device. Confidence scores flag anything worth a second look before you save. BULK IMPORT YOUR BACKLOG Select a pile of PDFs or photos and Ledger parses them while you browse. High-confidence certificates file themselves; the rest queue for a quick review. COMPLIANCE AT A GLANCE Fitness-style rings show exactly where each credential stands. One CE activity can count toward multiple licenses at once — log it once, it fills every ring it satisfies. Requirement templates prefill the rules for dozens of licenses (state RN/LPN, MD/DO CME, PA-C, NP recert, PT, pharmacist, CNA, EMS, CPA, attorney CLE, and more). REMINDERS THAT PACE YOU Not just deadline alarms. Ledger nudges you monthly when you're behind pace and stays quiet when you're on track. A context-aware dashboard headline tells you the one number that matters today. FITS YOUR BOARD'S RULES CE due on a different schedule than your license renewal? A topic with its own timeline, like suicide-prevention hours every 6 years? Ledger tracks each on its own clock. With Pro, your transcript saves to Files automatically when a CE period ends. AUDIT-READY IN ONE TAP Export a beautiful PDF transcript with your certificates embedded, or a CSV of everything. Verify licenses against official registries and stamp the date. YOUR INFORMATION STAYS PRIVATE No accounts. No servers. Your documents never leave your devices — scanning and AI run on-device, and optional sync uses your private iCloud. Ledger only sends anonymous usage counts (like "a credential was added") to help improve the app — never your name, your credentials, or your documents. Plus: home and lock screen widgets, Siri shortcuts ("Log CE in Ledger"), light/dark themes, accent colors, and full Dynamic Type support. LEDGER PRO — Free includes 2 credentials and 20 CE records. Pro unlocks unlimited credentials and records, audit-ready PDF/CSV export, and custom reminder cadences: $3.99/month, $24.99/year (7-day free trial), or $69.99 once, forever. Requirement templates are starting points from published board rules — always verify with your board.

Screenshots

Spy Detector4 screens
Ledger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ledger at 100% against Spy Detector's 0%. Ledger also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Spy Detector's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Ledger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ledger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spy Detector has 71 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Spy Detector's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ledger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spy Detector ships an update every 5 weeks, Ledger weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spy Detector versus Ledger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpy DetectorLedger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (71 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunshine Software LabsRYAN MATTHEW CALPIN

Customer experience

Spy Detector

All ratings71 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Ledger

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Spy Detector

Subscriptions4
  • 3 Days Free Trial Weekly VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Limited VIP$19.991 Year
  • 3 Days Free Trial Monthly VIP3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Annual VIP$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Ledger

Subscriptions2
  • Ledger Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Ledger Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ledger Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Spy Detector free?
Spy Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ledger free?
Ledger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spy Detector or Ledger?
Ledger is rated higher. Spy Detector averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Ledger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spy Detector or Ledger have ads?
Neither Spy Detector nor Ledger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spy Detector or Ledger?
Spy Detector ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ledger weekly. Most recently, Spy Detector was updated on October 5, 2026 and Ledger on October 12, 2026.

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