CamRadar vs OverLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
CamRadar
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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 ā 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 ā spot bright lens reflections that may hide a camera. ⢠Magnetic Anomaly Detector ā calibrates a baseline, then alerts on magnetic spikes near electronics. ⢠Bluetooth Scanner ā finds nearby wireless devices with live signal strength (hot/cold). ⢠Network Scanner ā lists devices on your Wi-Fi, like IP cameras and smart gadgets. KEY FEATURES ⢠Instant sound + vibration alert ⢠Live proximity meter ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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
OverLens
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OverLens is a floating translation lens. Point it at any app ā games, manga, chats, menus ā and read the translation right where the original text was. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap "Start Translating" and confirm the system screen-broadcast prompt. 2. A small lens floats over whatever app you're using. 3. Text next to the lens is recognized, translated and redrawn inside the lens ā live, as you scroll. WHY OVERLENS ⢠Works on top of ANY app ā no copy-paste, no switching apps, no screenshots ⢠Fully on-device: screen content never leaves your iPhone ⢠Works offline once language packs are downloaded ⢠20 languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic and more ⢠No account, no tracking of your screen, no cloud PRICING ⢠Free full-featured trial ā feel the real thing before you pay ⢠After the trial, 5 free minutes every day ⢠OverLens Pro: one-time purchase, unlimited time, all language pairs. No subscription ā pay once, never pay again OverLens uses Apple's on-device translation. Language packs are downloaded through iOS and managed in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://twelvefold.co/overlens/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: OverLens at none against CamRadar's shown. OverLens also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CamRadar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and OverLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CamRadar ships an update every 2 weeks, OverLens every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CamRadar | OverLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salim UZUN | Twelvelefold Limited |
In-app purchases
CamRadar
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
OverLens
- OverLens Pro$12.99
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