Comparison

CamRadar vs Hidden Cam Detect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CamRadar

Features
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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 โ€” 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 โ€ข IR / Reflection Camera โ€” spot bright lens reflections that may hide a camera. โ€ข Magnetic Anomaly Detector โ€” calibrates a baseline, then alerts on magnetic spikes near electronics. โ€ข Bluetooth Scanner โ€” finds nearby wireless devices with live signal strength (hot/cold). โ€ข Network Scanner โ€” lists devices on your Wi-Fi, like IP cameras and smart gadgets. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Instant sound + vibration alert โ€ข Live proximity meter โ€” get closer, signal gets stronger โ€ข Magnetic alarm with baseline calibration โ€ข Scan history with a simple risk score โ€ข Step-by-step manual inspection guide โ€ข Works fully on-device โ€” nothing is uploaded โ€ข 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 โ€” 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 โ€” always combine scans with a careful manual check. PREMIUM Unlock all detection modes (IR, magnetic, Bluetooth & network) and remove ads with Premium. Monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage anytime in your Apple ID 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

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Hidden Cam Detect

Features
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Hotel room, short-term rental, or your own home โ€” Hidden Cam Detect sweeps the space for hidden cameras, microphones and tracking devices. And when something turns up, it helps you walk to it. SEE WHAT'S ON THE NETWORK Most hidden cameras need Wi-Fi to be useful. The app lists what's connected and tells you what each thing actually is โ€” "IP camera, known brand" instead of "192.168.1.42" โ€” along with the reason it was flagged. Printers, speakers and phones get ruled out instead of padding the list. WALK TO IT, DON'T JUST WORRY ABOUT IT - A proximity meter that rises as you get closer, with haptic feedback. - An AR signal map you paint by walking around the room, so you can see where the signal peaks. (Pro) - LiDAR depth markers that pin a suspicious reflection in 3D โ€” needs an iPhone Pro. (Pro) CHECK WITH YOUR OWN EYES - Lens scan: your flashlight and camera catch the glint a lens reflects back. - Infrared viewer for the invisible IR light night-vision cameras give off. (Pro) - A guided checklist of the places devices usually hide โ€” smoke detectors, alarm clocks, power strips, air vents โ€” and what to look for in each. AFTER EVERY SCAN A clear risk score with the reasoning behind it, plus a panel showing which checks ran and which ones couldn't โ€” so you always know what was covered and what wasn't. Save the result, compare it on your next visit, or export it as a PDF report. (Pro) HONEST ABOUT THE LIMITS No app can find every hidden device, and this one doesn't pretend to. It's a triage tool: it surfaces what a phone can pick up, then guides the rest of the search. "Nothing found" never means a room is safe. A recorder saving to a memory card, an older wired camera, or anything switched off gives off nothing a phone can detect. That's why every scan ends with the checklist. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your scan results stay on your phone and are never uploaded. No account, no sign-in. Optional anonymous crash and usage reports can be turned off in Settings. FREE Wi-Fi scan, Bluetooth scan, lens-glint tool, risk scoring, guided checklist and recent scans, plus one free Full Scan. PRO UNLOCKS Unlimited Full Scan, infrared viewer, magnetometer, LiDAR depth tools, AR locate, AR signal map, extended scan history and PDF export. - Trip Pass: one-time purchase, 72 hours of Pro. Does NOT renew. - Annual: auto-renewable subscription, billed yearly. - Lifetime: one-time purchase. Does NOT renew. Prices vary by region and your local price is shown before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Only the Annual plan renews automatically: it renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://nhanntv.github.io/hiddencamdetect/legal/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://nhanntv.github.io/hiddencamdetect/legal/en/privacy.html

Screenshots

CamRadar4 screens
Hidden Cam Detect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Cam Detect at none against CamRadar's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CamRadar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hidden Cam Detect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamRadar ships an update every 2 weeks, Hidden Cam Detect every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
CamRadar versus Hidden Cam Detect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamRadarHidden Cam Detect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks โ€” betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size18 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalim UZUNDUY NHAN TRINH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CamRadar

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Hidden Cam Detect

Subscriptions1
  • Pro ยท Annual$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • 72-Hour Trip Pass$2.99
  • Pro ยท Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is CamRadar free?
CamRadar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Cam Detect free?
Hidden Cam Detect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CamRadar or Hidden Cam Detect have ads?
CamRadar shows ads; Hidden Cam Detect does not.
Which is updated more often, CamRadar or Hidden Cam Detect?
CamRadar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hidden Cam Detect every 4 weeks. Most recently, CamRadar was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hidden Cam Detect on October 15, 2026.

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