CamRadar vs Hidden Camera Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CamRadar
Detect hidden cameras and surveillance devices in private spaces like hotels and rentals. Utilizes your phone's sensors for IR reflection, magnetic anomalies, Bluetooth, and network scanning, providing alerts to help you maintain privacy.
- IR/Reflection camera for lens detection
- Magnetic anomaly detector
- Bluetooth scanner for nearby devices
- Network scanner for Wi-Fi devices
- Sound and vibration alerts
- On-device scanning for privacy
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Worried about hidden cameras in your hotel, Airbnb, or changing room? CamRadar turns your iPhone into a fast, private inspection tool — no extra hardware needed. TRY IT FREE Try it free: an 8-second preview on the IR camera and on the device scan, then decide. Four inspection methods you run yourself, with a sound and vibration alert for unusual readings. It is an aid to your own check, not a guarantee. HOW IT WORKS • IR / Reflection Camera — spot bright lens reflections that may hide a camera. • Magnetic Anomaly Detector — calibrates a baseline, then alerts on magnetic spikes near electronics. • Bluetooth Scanner — finds nearby wireless devices with live signal strength (hot/cold). • Network Scanner — lists devices on your Wi-Fi, like IP cameras and smart gadgets. KEY FEATURES • Instant sound + vibration alert • Live proximity meter — get closer, signal gets stronger • Magnetic alarm with baseline calibration • Scan history with a simple risk score • Step-by-step manual inspection guide • Works fully on-device — nothing is uploaded • No account, no sign-up PERFECT FOR Hotels, Airbnb & rentals, changing rooms, restrooms, offices, and anyone who values their privacy. PRIVACY FIRST No location required. No accounts, no servers — every scan runs entirely on your device. IMPORTANT This app is a privacy-inspection aid that uses your iPhone's sensors. No app can guarantee it will find every device — always combine scans with a careful manual check. PREMIUM Unlock every scanning tool (IR, magnetic, Bluetooth & network) and remove ads with Premium: a weekly, monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple Account and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage them anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://salim9.github.io/privacy-policy/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://salim9.github.io/privacy-policy/privacy-policy.html
Hidden Camera Scanner
This app helps you scan your surroundings for hidden cameras and suspicious devices. It uses your phone's sensors and camera to detect infrared lights, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals, and magnetic fields, offering peace of mind in various locations.
- Infrared lens detection
- Night vision scanner
- Wi-Fi device scan
- Bluetooth scanner
- Magnetic field detection
- On-device scanning
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Hidden cameras have been found in vacation rentals, hotel rooms, gym lockers, and changing rooms — disguised inside smoke detectors, clock radios, USB chargers, and ceiling vents. They're harder to spot than ever. Spyzero is the privacy check you do before you settle in. In under a minute, it sweeps the room with multiple independent detection methods so you can stop wondering and start relaxing. FEATURES • Infrared Lens Detection Use your camera to detect reflective camera lenses and infrared lights in dark environments. • Night Vision Scanner Enhance visibility in low light to help spot hidden devices more easily. • Wi-Fi Device Scan View nearby devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • Bluetooth Scanner Detect nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices and unknown signals. • Magnetic Field Detection Use your phone's built-in sensors to detect unusual magnetic activity near electronics. WHEN TO USE SPYZERO • Before checking into a vacation rental or short-term stay • Hotel rooms, conference suites, and meeting spaces • Rental cars and ride-shares • Bathrooms, changing rooms, and gym lockers • Personal home and office sweeps DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY PRIVACY Whether you're traveling, staying in a rental, or simply checking your surroundings, Spyzero provides useful tools to help you feel more secure. PRIVACY FIRST • Every scan runs entirely on-device — nothing about your scans is ever uploaded. • No tracking of what you scan or what you find. • No special access required — Spyzero uses only Apple-approved discovery APIs. IMPORTANT INFORMATION This app is designed as a privacy utility tool and cannot guarantee the detection of all hidden devices. Detection accuracy may vary depending on environment, hardware, and device capabilities. SUBSCRIPTION Spyzero offers an auto-renewable subscription. Length and price are shown before purchase. Terms of Use: https://spyzero.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://spyzero.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hidden Camera Scanner at every 3 days against CamRadar's every 2 weeks. Hidden Camera Scanner also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. CamRadar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Hidden Camera Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CamRadar against 4.9 for Hidden Camera Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Camera Scanner has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CamRadar ships an update every 2 weeks, Hidden Camera Scanner every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | CamRadar | Hidden Camera Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salim UZUN | Avery Gan |
Customer experience
CamRadar
Hidden Camera Scanner
In-app purchases
CamRadar
- Premium Weekly$6.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$49.99
Hidden Camera Scanner
- Pro Weekly$7.997 Days
- Hidden Camera Detector - Annual$29.991 Year
- Pro Annual$39.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$49.99
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