Comparison

Scanpad vs Hidden Camera Detector

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

Head to head
About

Scanpad

Features
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The QR scanner you’ll actually keep on your home screen. Most QR apps are bloated, slow, and filled with ads. We built the opposite. This is a lightning-fast, minimalist tool designed for people who just want to get to the link, join the Wi-Fi, or see the menu - without the headache. Why use this scanner? Instant Recognition: Our engine detects codes before you even realize it. Automatic History: Never lose a link again. Every scan is saved locally for when you need it later. Privacy First: We don’t track your data. What you scan is your business. No Clutter: A clean, "bare-bones" UI that stays out of your way. Versatile: Supports URLs, Wi-Fi setups, Contact cards (vCard), and Barcodes. It’s surprisingly useful, kind of cute - . Stop searching for "the right one." You found it. Note: This app requires camera permission to scan codes. We are not responsible for the content or security of third-party websites accessed through scanned QR codes. Use caution when opening unknown links. Terms of use: https://guneyisikdev.online/scanpad/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://guneyisikdev.online/scanpad/privacy-policy

About

Hidden Camera Detector

Detect hidden cameras, covert recorders, and secret trackers in new environments. Utilize Wi-Fi scanning, infrared detection, magnetic sweeps, and tracker detection to ensure your privacy.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi & Network Scanner
  • Infrared Camera Scan
  • Magnetic Sweep
  • Tracker Sweep
  • Privacy Sweep
  • Real Findings Only
Features
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Peace of mind in every room. You're staying somewhere new — an Airbnb, a hotel, a rental. Spot turns your iPhone into a privacy sweep that checks for hidden cameras, covert recorders, and secret trackers in seconds. FOUR DETECTION TOOLS, ONE TAP • Wi-Fi & Network Scanner Scans every device on the network you're connected to and flags cameras, recorders, and NVRs by manufacturer and open ports. If a camera is streaming with no password, Spot shows you exactly what it sees. • Infrared Camera Scan Night-vision cameras hide infrared LEDs that are invisible to your eye — but not to your phone's. Spot's guided dark-room scan helps you catch them glowing. • Magnetic Sweep Wave your phone near suspicious objects — smoke detectors, clocks, vents — to find the magnetic signatures of concealed electronics. • Tracker Sweep Detect unwanted AirTag, Tile, SmartTag, and Chipolo trackers that may be traveling with you. WHY SPOT • Built for travelers — fast, clear, no jargon. • Honest by design — Spot never fakes a detection. Real findings only. • Everything runs on your phone. Spot helps you check a space thoroughly. No app can guarantee it finds every concealed device, but Spot gives you every check a phone can really perform — in one place. Spot Pro unlocks the full sweep: live camera feeds, the complete device list, and all four detection tools. — SUBSCRIPTION — Spot Pro is an auto-renewable subscription (weekly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://glyde-games-legal.vercel.app/spot/terms Privacy Policy: https://glyde-games-legal.vercel.app/spot/privacy

Screenshots

Scanpad4 screens
Hidden Camera Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scanpad at none against Hidden Camera Detector's shown. Scanpad also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scanpad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hidden Camera Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanpad ships an update daily, Hidden Camera Detector every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Scanpad versus Hidden Camera Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanpadHidden Camera Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGUNEY ISIKGLYDE GAMES OYUN VE YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scanpad

Subscriptions2
  • Localization$4.997 Days
  • English Localization$9.991 Year
4 purchases

Hidden Camera Detector

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly Discounted$3.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Pro Annual Discounted$19.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanpad free?
Scanpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidden Camera Detector free?
Hidden Camera Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scanpad or Hidden Camera Detector have ads?
Hidden Camera Detector shows ads; Scanpad does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanpad or Hidden Camera Detector?
Scanpad ships an update daily, and Hidden Camera Detector every 2 days. Most recently, Scanpad was updated on September 18, 2026 and Hidden Camera Detector on July 6, 2026.

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