Comparison

PhoneCheck Pro vs Hidden Camera Detector

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

Head to head
About

PhoneCheck Pro

Features
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evice Monitor is a fast, no-nonsense hardware inspection tool for iPhone. Whether you're buying or selling a used iPhone, or just want to verify that everything works on your current device, Device Monitor walks you through 8 essential checks in about 3 minutes. WHAT IT CHECKS โ€ข Screen Colors โ€” Full-screen color patterns to reveal dead pixels, tint, burn-in, and bright spots โ€ข Touch โ€” Interactive grid to confirm the display responds evenly, including edges and corners โ€ข Camera โ€” Front and rear camera availability and live preview check โ€ข Flashlight โ€” Hardware torch toggle test โ€ข Microphone โ€” Short audio recording with instant playback โ€ข Speaker โ€” Audio playback test using the built-in speaker โ€ข Biometrics โ€” Face ID or Touch ID hardware support check โ€ข Connectivity โ€” Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, battery level, charging status, and vibration HOW IT WORKS Each step gives a clear one-line instruction and three result buttons: Pass, Issue, or Skip. Automated steps run on their own โ€” you just confirm the result. After all 8 steps, you get a clean summary showing exactly what passed and what needs attention. HONEST ABOUT WHAT IT CANNOT DO Device Monitor does not claim to verify original parts, Apple's official battery health, board-level faults, or IMEI/carrier lock status. It focuses on the hardware checks an ordinary user can meaningfully confirm in a trade situation. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Everything runs locally on your device. No sign-in, no cloud sync, no data collection.

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Hidden Camera Detector

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Scan the room before you settle in. Hidex is a hidden camera detector and spy camera scanner that helps you check hotels, rentals, and other unfamiliar spaces, using sensors already built into your iPhone. WHY PEOPLE USE A HIDDEN CAMERA DETECTOR Changing rooms, short-term rentals, meeting rooms, guest bedrooms, rental cars. Anywhere you would like a little more reassurance about your privacy, a hidden camera detector gives you a simple way to look around before you relax. FOUR WAYS TO SCAN FOR HIDDEN CAMERAS Camera Lens Finder Sweep the room with your camera. This hidden camera finder highlights the reflective glint that camera lenses tend to give off, so you know where to take a closer look. Infrared (IR) Camera Detector Many night-vision cameras rely on IR LEDs that are hard to notice with the naked eye. The IR camera detector helps you scan a darkened room for these light sources. Wi-Fi Device Scanner See what else is connected to the network you are on. This spy camera scanner lists the devices it finds, so you can spot a camera or recording device that looks out of place. Magnetic Field Detector Use your iPhone's magnetometer to look for the magnetic signature that electronics and some tracking devices can produce. Useful around mirrors, vents, smoke detectors, and power outlets. WHAT'S INSIDE HIDEX Four detection methods in one hidden camera detector app Guided, step-by-step scans with no technical background needed Clear on-screen readings you can interpret at a glance A checklist of the spots where a hidden camera is commonly placed A simple, distraction-free interface Scan results stay on your device GOOD TO KNOW Hidex is designed to assist your own inspection, not to replace professional security equipment. No hidden camera detector app can find every hidden camera, and results vary with lighting, materials, distance, and the type of device involved. Treat Hidex as a helpful first step. If you believe you have found real surveillance equipment, contact local authorities. Take a minute to check your surroundings with a hidden camera detector and spy camera scanner you can carry anywhere. Download Hidex and scan with a little more confidence. Privacy Policy: https://hidex-e8552.web.app/#/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://hidex-e8552.web.app/#/terms

Screenshots

PhoneCheck Pro3 screens
Hidden Camera Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhoneCheck Pro at none against Hidden Camera Detector's 3. Hidden Camera Detector's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Hidden Camera Detector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PhoneCheck Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
PhoneCheck Pro versus Hidden Camera Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoneCheck ProHidden Camera Detector
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB129 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer่ƒœ่พ‰ ้Ÿฉismail karacayir

In-app purchases

None

PhoneCheck Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hidden Camera Detector

Subscriptions3
  • Hidex Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Hidex Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Hidex Pro - Annual3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is PhoneCheck Pro free?
PhoneCheck Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hidden Camera Detector free?
Hidden Camera Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PhoneCheck Pro or Hidden Camera Detector have ads?
Neither PhoneCheck Pro nor Hidden Camera Detector shows ads.

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