Comparison

Skimmer Detector vs LoopCall

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

Head to head
About

Skimmer Detector

This app uses your iPhone's Bluetooth to scan for suspicious devices hidden in payment terminals. It analyzes Bluetooth signals against known skimmer signatures and behavioral patterns to alert you to potential threats before your card data is compromised.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth scanning for suspicious devices
  • Database of known skimmer signatures
  • Vendor identification
  • Signal stability analysis
  • Dwell time detection
  • Tracker detection
  • Trusted device list
  • GPS-tagged detection history
Features
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Protect yourself at every swipe. Skimmer Detector uses your iPhone's Bluetooth to scan for suspicious devices commonly hidden inside ATMs, gas pump card readers, and point-of-sale terminals. Bluetooth-enabled skimmers are increasingly common — this app gives you a real-time radar to spot them before they steal your card data. --- HOW IT WORKS When you approach a payment terminal, launch the app and scan. Skimmer Detector analyzes every Bluetooth device in range against a database of known skimmer hardware signatures, behavioral patterns, and manufacturer identifiers — then tells you exactly what it found and why it's suspicious. --- DETECTION FEATURES • Known skimmer signatures — matches device names and service UUIDs against a catalog of real hardware recovered from ATMs and gas pumps, including HC-05/HC-06, HM-10, CC41-A, RN42, JDY-series, and more • Vendor identification — identifies the manufacturer behind any detected device using Bluetooth SIG company IDs • Signal stability analysis — flags devices with unusually consistent signal strength, a hallmark of hardware physically bolted inside a terminal • Dwell time detection — suspicious devices that remain visible for over 5 minutes are escalated automatically • Prior detection memory — if a device was flagged as high-risk in a previous scan, it's immediately flagged again on re-detection • Tracker detection — identifies AirTags, Tile, and other tracking devices that may have been placed on you or your belongings • Trusted device list — mark your own devices as known-safe so they never trigger false alerts REPORTING & HISTORY • Automatic GPS-tagged detection history for every high-risk event • One-tap PDF reports with device details, location, risk factors, and recommended actions — shareable directly from the app • Background scanning with instant push notifications the moment a high-risk device is detected --- IMPORTANT NOTICE Skimmer Detector is a defensive screening tool. A low-risk result does not guarantee a terminal is safe — not all skimmers use Bluetooth. Always visually inspect card readers, prefer tap-to-pay where available, and report suspicious hardware to the business owner or law enforcement. --- Skimmer Detector is developed by Wagner Cybersecurity LLC. Designed for everyday consumers and security professionals.

About

LoopCall

This app uses an AI screener to filter unwanted calls from unknown numbers. It answers, records, and transcribes calls, then provides a risk assessment so you only engage with important conversations.

Highlights
  • AI call screening
  • Automatic call forwarding
  • Call transcription
  • Risk assessment scoring
  • Instant notifications
  • One-minute setup
Features
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LoopCall — Your Calls, Your Rules Tired of scam calls interrupting your day? LoopCall puts an AI screener between you and every unknown number — so you only pick up the calls that matter. HOW IT WORKS When you decline or ignore a call from an unrecognized number, your carrier forwards it to LoopCall's AI screener. It answers, records the conversation, and instantly analyzes it for scam patterns. You get a notification with the transcript and risk assessment — without ever picking up the phone. WHY LOOPCALL • Automatic protection — works through your carrier's built-in call forwarding, no extra hardware or SIM swap needed • AI-powered transcription — read exactly what the caller said before deciding to call back • Risk scoring — spot robocalls, spoofed numbers, and social engineering attempts at a glance • Your time, your rules — never waste another minute on a scammer GETTING STARTED Setup takes under a minute: LoopCall walks you through enabling Conditional Call Forwarding on your carrier, and you're protected immediately. FLEXIBLE SCREENING TIME Every account starts with free screening minutes. Earn more for free by watching the occasional ad, or purchase additional screening time whenever you need it — no subscription required. Take back control of your phone. Download LoopCall today.

Screenshots

Skimmer Detector3 screens
LoopCall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skimmer Detector at 5.0 against LoopCall's 3.7. Skimmer Detector also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). LoopCall's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume 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. LoopCall sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Skimmer Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skimmer Detector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skimmer Detector ships an update daily, LoopCall every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Skimmer Detector versus LoopCall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkimmer DetectorLoopCall
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB80 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJoe WagnerGlowhome Cleaning Corp

In-app purchases

None

Skimmer Detector

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

LoopCall

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly · 120 minutes$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly$3.991 Month
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  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Power$4.997 Days
  • Yearly · 1,800 minutes$24.991 Year
  • Annual$24.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Minutes Top-Up$0.99
  • One-Time Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Skimmer Detector free?
Skimmer Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopCall free?
LoopCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skimmer Detector or LoopCall?
Skimmer Detector is rated higher. Skimmer Detector averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LoopCall averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Skimmer Detector or LoopCall have ads?
LoopCall shows ads; Skimmer Detector does not.
Which is updated more often, Skimmer Detector or LoopCall?
Skimmer Detector ships an update daily, and LoopCall every 4 days. Most recently, Skimmer Detector was updated on October 22, 2026 and LoopCall on October 31, 2026.

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