# Lotus Lantern vs Hidden Camera | Spy Detector

The clearest difference is rating: Lotus Lantern at 4.3 against Hidden Camera | Spy Detector's 3.3. Lotus Lantern also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (181 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hidden Camera | Spy Detector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Lotus Lantern asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lotus Lantern holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lotus Lantern has 181 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lotus Lantern | Hidden Camera | Spy Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lotus-lantern-rgb-controller/id6754688381/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-spy-detector/id6758670350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **181** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Natalia Vancharina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690383489) | [ADVISORY AND RESEARCH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874308773) |

## What reviewers say

### Lotus Lantern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lotus-lantern-rgb-controller/id6754688381)

Transform your home with dynamic, expressive lighting. Synchronize lights with music, movies, and games for an immersive experience. Control individual bulbs or entire rooms remotely, set schedules, and utilize pre-set scenes for any mood.

**Highlights:** Synchronize lighting with music, video, and games, Control individual bulbs or entire rooms, Set custom lighting schedules, Utilize pre-set scenes for any mood, Remote lighting control from anywhere, Away Mode to simulate presence

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hidden Camera | Spy Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-spy-detector/id6758670350)

Detect hidden cameras and suspicious devices using your phone's sensors. Offers camera analysis, magnetic field detection, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth scans to enhance privacy in unfamiliar spaces.

**Highlights:** Camera detection via device camera, Magnetic field sensor for electronic devices, Wi-Fi scan for suspicious network devices, Bluetooth scan for nearby devices, Save scan results with photos and notes, Create and share inspection reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spy Detector Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Detector Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Spy Detector Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lotus Lantern free?

Lotus Lantern is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Camera | Spy Detector free?

Hidden Camera | Spy Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lotus Lantern or Hidden Camera | Spy Detector?

Lotus Lantern is rated higher. Lotus Lantern averages 4.3 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while Hidden Camera | Spy Detector averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Lotus Lantern or Hidden Camera | Spy Detector have ads?

Neither Lotus Lantern nor Hidden Camera | Spy Detector shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
