Near Glasses vs SmartWear Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Near Glasses
This app helps you detect discreet wearable cameras by identifying the wireless signals they broadcast. It alerts you when known devices are nearby, offering a modern radar visualization and clear signal indicators for proximity estimation. Designed with privacy in mind, your data remains on your device.
- Detects smart glasses signals
- Modern radar visualization
- Background scanning mode
- Device history
- Signal strength indicators
- Privacy-first design
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Near is a privacy-awareness app that helps you stay informed about your surroundings in an era of discreet Wearable cameras. As Smart Glasses capable of recording video, audio, and spatial data become more popular devices like Ray-Ban Meta, Apple Vision Pro, Snapchat Spectacles and others, Near gives you a technical tool to detect them. It works by reading the wireless advertising signals that every Smart Glasses passively broadcasts, identifying them by their manufacturer signatures, and alerting you when a known device gets too close. Features Modern radar visualisation for nearby devices Fast and responsive scanning Background Radar Mode for continuous discovery* Device history to revisit previously detected devices Clear signal strength indicators to estimate proximity Privacy-first design your data stays on your device Nearby is built around one simple philosophy: powerful tools should feel effortless. Instead of overwhelming you with technical information, it presents what matters in a clean, thoughtful experience. *Background scanning availability may vary depending on iOS system limitations and permissions.
SmartWear Scanner
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Detect nearby Smart Glasses, Bluetooth wearables, smart watches, earbuds and other Bluetooth devices with SmartWear Scanner. Stay aware of nearby Bluetooth activity, review detected devices and monitor changes over time through a clean and easy-to-use scanning experience. FEATURES • Detect nearby Smart Glasses and Bluetooth wearables • Scan nearby Bluetooth devices in seconds • View device details including signal strength and estimated proximity • Monitor nearby Bluetooth activity in real time • Simple radar-style interface designed for quick awareness • Track nearby devices over time (Premium) • Clean, privacy-focused experience Free vs Premium Free • Scan Nearby Bluetooth Devices • View Device Details • 2 Free Device Tracking Sessions Premium • Unlimited Device Tracking • Ad-Free Experience IMPORTANT Notice SmartWear Scanner detects nearby Bluetooth devices that are actively broadcasting Bluetooth signals. It does not identify people, access personal information or determine whether a device is recording. Perfect for anyone who wants greater awareness of nearby Bluetooth devices, including Smart Glasses, Bluetooth wearables, smart watches, earbuds and other compatible devices. Support : ab.barnes2023@yahoo.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Near Glasses at none against SmartWear Scanner's 1. Near Glasses also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. SmartWear Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Near Glasses asks for nothing beyond the download.
Near Glasses ships an update every 5 weeks, SmartWear Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Near Glasses | SmartWear Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henriques Pontes | Khwanhathai Barnes |
In-app purchases
Near Glasses
No in-app purchases
SmartWear Scanner
- Unlock$7.99
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