Comparison

CamRadar vs SpyGuard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 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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SpyGuard

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Hidden camera detector for hotels, Airbnbs and rentals. Somebody hid a camera in the room you paid for. It happens — and you can check for it in two minutes, with the sensors already in your phone. SpyGuard is a hidden camera detector and spy cam finder that gives you four independent ways to sweep a space: lens detection, infrared, Wi-Fi and magnetic. No app can prove a room is clean, and SpyGuard doesn't claim to. No account. No ads. Nothing leaves your phone. FOUR TOOLS • Camera Finder — the flash blinks while the camera watches. A lens sends light straight back where it came from, so a real lens lights up with every flash and vanishes in between. A screen, a lamp or a window reflection doesn't. That difference is what SpyGuard measures — and it's why this finds lenses that a steady flashlight misses. • Infrared Finder — night-vision cameras light a room with infrared you can't see, but your front camera can. Turn the lights off and sweep the room. • Network Scanner — lists every device on the Wi-Fi you're connected to, asks each one whether it speaks ONVIF (the protocol security cameras use), and flags what identifies itself as a camera. A device answering that query isn't a guess — it's the device's own statement. • Magnetic Sensor — measures your phone's magnetometer against a baseline taken in that room, so it reacts to what's behind the wall instead of to the Earth's own field. WHAT IT CANNOT DO No app can prove a room is clean, and SpyGuard doesn't claim to. It makes your search far better than looking with your eyes alone — and it tells you where each method stops: • Lens detection needs a dark room and a direct line of sight. Glass, screw heads and shiny plastic reflect too, which is why a hit reads "possible", not "found". • Infrared detection finds 850 nm emitters. The 940 nm "no-glow" kind is invisible to most phone cameras. • Network scanning only sees the network you're on. Guest networks often isolate devices from each other, and a hidden camera may run its own Wi-Fi. • Magnetic readings react to ordinary electronics too. Use them together, and finish with your own eyes. YOUR PRIVACY • No account. No email, no name, no password. • Camera frames are analysed on your device and discarded. Nothing is recorded, nothing is uploaded. • Scan reports, IP and MAC addresses and magnetic readings stay on your phone. • SpyGuard never asks for location, contacts, photos or the microphone. A MANUAL GUIDE, TOO Smoke detectors, alarm clocks, wall outlets, mirrors, vents, air purifiers — where cameras actually get hidden, what to look for, and the two-way mirror fingernail test. Plus what to do if you find one: don't unplug it, cover the lens, photograph it in place, contact the platform and the police. FREE AND PAID The Network Scanner, Infrared Finder, Magnetic Sensor and Quick Scan are free, with no daily limit. Camera Finder — the flash-modulated lens detection — is the paid feature, unlocked with a weekly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. WHERE TO CHECK Hotel rooms and hostels. Airbnb and short-term rentals. Changing rooms and fitting rooms. Locker rooms and public bathrooms. Meeting rooms and offices. Rental cars. Anywhere you undress, sleep or speak freely — a two-minute sweep costs you nothing. Cameras get hidden in smoke detectors, alarm clocks, USB chargers, power outlets, air purifiers, TV boxes, picture frames, mirrors and air vents. SpyGuard tells you where to look and what a real lens looks like when the flash hits it. Available in 14 languages. Privacy Policy: https://hdklabs.app/spyguard/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://hdklabs.app/spyguard/terms.html

Screenshots

CamRadar4 screens
SpyGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpyGuard at none against CamRadar's shown. SpyGuard also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. CamRadar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SpyGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
CamRadar versus SpyGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamRadarSpyGuard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalim UZUNHarun Demirkaya

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CamRadar

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

SpyGuard

Subscriptions1
  • Camera Finder Weekly$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Camera Finder Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is CamRadar free?
CamRadar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpyGuard free?
SpyGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CamRadar or SpyGuard have ads?
CamRadar shows ads; SpyGuard does not.
Which is updated more often, CamRadar or SpyGuard?
CamRadar ships an update every 2 weeks, and SpyGuard every 2 weeks. Most recently, CamRadar was updated on October 13, 2026 and SpyGuard on October 12, 2026.

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