# Hidden Camera Detector Spy vs Dowse

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hidden Camera Detector Spy at none against Dowse's 3. Hidden Camera Detector Spy also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 2). Dowse's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dowse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Hidden Camera Detector Spy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hidden Camera Detector Spy against 5.0 for Dowse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Camera Detector Spy has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hidden Camera Detector Spy ships an update every 6 days, Dowse every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hidden Camera Detector Spy | Dowse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detector-spy/id6775974341/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dowse-hidden-camera-detector/id6798614441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emin Burak YILDIRIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857921914) | [Redjan Hysa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688524559) |

## What reviewers say

### Hidden Camera Detector Spy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detector-spy/id6775974341)

Scan your surroundings for hidden electronic devices and spy cameras using magnetic, network, infrared, and lens reflection detection methods. This app provides a helpful aid for detecting potential surveillance equipment in various locations.

**Highlights:** Magnetic detector for electronic fields, Network scanner for connected devices, Infrared scanner for night-vision LEDs, Lens detector for reflections, Works offline, Scan history saved locally

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dowse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dowse-hidden-camera-detector/id6798614441)

Detect hidden cameras and trackers in your surroundings using your phone's sensors. It scans Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices, guides you through a physical inspection, and helps locate lost Bluetooth items. The app also alerts you to persistent unknown trackers.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi device scanning, Bluetooth tracker detection, Guided physical inspection, Lens glint scanner, Infrared scope, Lost Bluetooth item finder, Persistent tracker alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hidden Camera Detector Spy free?

Hidden Camera Detector Spy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dowse free?

Dowse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hidden Camera Detector Spy or Dowse?

Dowse is rated higher. Hidden Camera Detector Spy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Dowse averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hidden Camera Detector Spy or Dowse have ads?

Hidden Camera Detector Spy shows ads; Dowse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hidden Camera Detector Spy or Dowse?

Hidden Camera Detector Spy ships an update every 6 days, and Dowse every 4 days. Most recently, Hidden Camera Detector Spy was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dowse on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*