Comparison

Hidden Camera Detector vs SproutControl

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Camera Detector

Features
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Check a room using several practical clues rather than relying on a single signal. Camera and lens check Use the camera in a darkened room to look for white or purple points that some night-vision emitters may produce. Turn on the torch and change your viewing angle to compare possible lens reflections. Glass, metal and LEDs can create similar reflections, so each result needs visual confirmation. Local Wi-Fi check Review devices that respond on the same local network. Names, reachable services and ports can provide useful clues, but offline, cellular and local-storage cameras are outside this scan. Nearby Bluetooth check View nearby BLE broadcasts with their available name and signal strength. Labels are based on broadcast details and are not proof of a device's identity. Guided room review and report Follow a visual checklist, combine the available checks and export a PDF summary for your records. Results depend on the phone, lighting, network access and nearby devices. This is an inspection aid and cannot confirm that a hidden camera is present or absent. For a serious concern, use dedicated inspection equipment or a qualified professional. Some of the features described require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy

About

SproutControl

Features
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Sportontrol helps parents protect kids’ screen time with real system-level app locks. Choose apps for lock sessions. When a locked app opens, iOS blocks it. Unlock with remote parent approval—or a local PIN. Use iCloud for remote family management, or stay local-only. Cloud is optional. What you can do • System-level locks via Screen Time capabilities • Two rules: daily time limits (great for games and short video), or schedule-based lock/unlock cycles (great for study hours) • Remote family: approve unlocks, toggle sessions, temporary unlock (e.g. 30 minutes or until tonight) • Local-only mode: no iCloud required; set up on the child’s device with PIN fallback • On-device usage summary after authorization • Transparent status: clear alerts for syncing, sync issues, or lost permissions Why Sportontrol Many families don’t lack rules—they lack clarity, consistency, and visibility. Sportontrol turns “which apps, when” into enforceable lock sessions, and stays honest about limits: protection depends on system authorization. A child may still turn off Screen Time in Settings—we never claim “impossible to bypass,” but we help you see when protection may be off. One app for Create Family / Join Family / This Device Only. Download Sportontrol and make screen-time rules clear—starting today.

Screenshots

Hidden Camera Detector4 screens
SproutControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SproutControl at none against Hidden Camera Detector's 2. SproutControl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). Hidden Camera Detector's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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. Hidden Camera Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. SproutControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden Camera Detector ships an update every 5 weeks, SproutControl every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Hidden Camera Detector versus SproutControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Camera DetectorSproutControl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.Chengdu ppTribe Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hidden Camera Detector

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
None

SproutControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Camera Detector free?
Hidden Camera Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SproutControl free?
SproutControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hidden Camera Detector or SproutControl have ads?
Hidden Camera Detector shows ads; SproutControl does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Camera Detector or SproutControl?
Hidden Camera Detector ships an update every 5 weeks, and SproutControl every 4 days. Most recently, Hidden Camera Detector was updated on October 7, 2026 and SproutControl on October 7, 2026.

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