Comparison

WiFi Scanner vs Cryptale

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

Head to head
About

WiFi Scanner

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WiFi Scanner: Device Detector Stay aware of your surroundings. Device Detector turns your phone into a powerful scanning tool that helps you check for hidden cameras and suspicious devices wherever you go — hotels, rentals, gyms, restrooms, or any private space. Using a combination of wireless network analysis, Bluetooth detection, magnetic field sensing, and infrared scanning, the app gives you practical tools to feel more confident about your privacy. ▶ KEY FEATURES - Wi-Fi Network Scanner Scan your current Wi-Fi network to discover connected devices. The app identifies gadgets that could potentially be network cameras or other surveillance equipment sharing your connection. - Bluetooth Device Detection Detect nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices in your environment. Spot unfamiliar or unnamed devices that may warrant a closer look, especially in places where you expect privacy. - Magnetic Field Detector Leverage your phone's magnetometer to pick up on magnetic anomalies. Hidden cameras and electronic devices often contain small magnets or components that produce detectable magnetic signatures — particularly behind walls, mirrors, or inside everyday objects. - Infrared (IR) Detector Use your phone's camera to detect infrared light sources invisible to the naked eye. Many surveillance cameras rely on IR LEDs for night vision, and this mode helps you spot them even in complete darkness. ▶HOW TO USE 1. Pick a scan mode — Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Magnetic, or IR 2. Move your phone slowly around the room 3. Review flagged devices and signals 4. Tap any result for details ▶WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT All-in-one scanner — Four detection modes in a single app, no extra hardware needed Works anywhere — Hotels, Airbnb rentals, public restrooms, offices, fitting rooms, gyms Real-time feedback — Instant results as you scan, with clear visual and audio cues Simple interface — No technical knowledge required, just open and scan Travel essential — Lightweight tool you always have in your pocket when you need it most UNLIMITED ACCESS Upgrade to Premium to unlock all scanning modes, advanced detection features, and unlimited use with no restrictions. Subscribe and get full access to every tool Device Detector has to offer. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings Privacy Policy: https://www.belkalabs.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.belkalabs.com/terms

About

Cryptale

Features
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Cryptale hides your secret message inside an ordinary-looking, AI-written story. Share the story anywhere — in a text, an email, a note — and only someone with the right password (and the Cryptale app) can pull the secret back out. There's no invisible ink and no hidden characters. The secret lives in the words themselves: what you see is exactly what you send. Copy the story exactly as generated and it round-trips perfectly. • Hide — type a private message, pick a style (Story, Chat, or News), add an optional password, and Cryptale weaves it into a natural passage. • Reveal — paste a Cryptale story back in, enter the password, and watch the secret decode before your eyes. • Encrypted — add a password and your message is encrypted; without it, the story is just a story. • Private by design — your stories are saved only on your device, encrypted at rest. No account, no sign-in, no tracking. • Three styles, light & dark themes, and a hidden "hacker" mode for the fun of it. Great for puzzles, playful notes, private reminders, and anyone curious about steganography and ciphers. Note: Cryptale generates and decodes stories on its secure server, so an internet connection is required.

Screenshots

WiFi Scanner4 screens
Cryptale3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptale at none against WiFi Scanner's 7. Cryptale also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. WiFi Scanner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Cryptale asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
WiFi Scanner versus Cryptale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi ScannerCryptale
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBELKALABS PTE. LTD.KAKHA GIORGASHVILI

In-app purchases

7 purchases

WiFi Scanner

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly-A3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$10.997 Days
  • Yearly offer-A$14.991 Year
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  • Yearly offer$24.991 Year
  • Yearly-A$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifetimefreeofferFree
None

Cryptale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiFi Scanner free?
WiFi Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptale free?
Cryptale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WiFi Scanner or Cryptale have ads?
Neither WiFi Scanner nor Cryptale shows ads.

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