# PlateDetect vs Hidden Camera Safety Check

The clearest difference is price: Hidden Camera Safety Check at Free against PlateDetect's $1.99. Hidden Camera Safety Check also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 1). PlateDetect's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Hidden Camera Safety Check is free to download; PlateDetect costs $1.99 up front. PlateDetect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Camera Safety Check sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PlateDetect against 5.0 for Hidden Camera Safety Check. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Camera Safety Check has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PlateDetect ships an update every 3 weeks, Hidden Camera Safety Check every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlateDetect | Hidden Camera Safety Check |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platedetect/id6782638884/reviews) | [5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-safety-check/id6793055217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ona Pacholo Asis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896650203) | [Waqar Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785391659) |

## What reviewers say

### PlateDetect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platedetect/id6782638884)

This app reads license plates directly on your device using your camera or imported photos. It offers features for checking plate readability from a distance, managing scan history, and setting up custom alerts for specific plates.

**Highlights:** On-device license plate reading, Live camera scan, Photo import recognition, Readability checks, History management, Watchlist alerts, Plate format configuration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlateDetect Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Camera Safety Check

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-safety-check/id6793055217)

Inspect unfamiliar spaces with privacy tools. Manually check for camera reflections, monitor magnetic field changes, and review your Wi-Fi connection details. Offers guidance for various room types to enhance your awareness.

**Highlights:** Camera reflection inspection, Magnetic field monitoring, Wi-Fi connection details, Room safety guidance, Live camera preview

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spy Camera Detector Weekly  Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Spy Camera Detector Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Spy Camera Detector Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlateDetect free?

PlateDetect costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Hidden Camera Safety Check free?

Hidden Camera Safety Check is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PlateDetect or Hidden Camera Safety Check?

PlateDetect and Hidden Camera Safety Check are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 21 ratings respectively.

### Do PlateDetect or Hidden Camera Safety Check have ads?

Hidden Camera Safety Check shows ads; PlateDetect does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlateDetect or Hidden Camera Safety Check?

PlateDetect ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hidden Camera Safety Check every 3 months. Most recently, PlateDetect was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hidden Camera Safety Check on October 25, 2026.

---

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