Hidden Cam Detector vs Links Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Cam Detector
Detect hidden cameras and electronic devices in your surroundings. Utilize network scanning, lens reflection detection, and magnetic field analysis to enhance your privacy in various locations like hotels and rentals.
- Network scan for devices
- Camera lens reflection finder
- Infrared light mode
- Magnetic field detection
- Fast radar-style scanner
- Magnetometer signal meter
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Worried about hidden cameras in your hotel, Airbnb or rental? Turn your iPhone into a pocket counter-surveillance scanner and check any room in seconds. HOW IT WORKS • Network Scan — map every device on your Wi-Fi and flag unknown cameras and IoT gadgets. • Lens Detector — use your camera to catch the tell-tale reflection of a hidden lens, with an infrared light mode for dark spots. • Magnetic Sweep — detect the magnetic field of concealed electronics and microphones. FEATURES • Fast radar-style network scanner • Camera lens reflection finder • Magnetometer signal meter with live graph • Private — scans run on your device WHERE TO USE Hotels, Airbnbs, vacation rentals, changing rooms, offices, bathrooms and meeting rooms. Note: phone sensors can help reveal many hidden devices but cannot guarantee detection of every one. Use this app as a first line of defense for your privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://app.notion.com/p/Support-Spyguard-38c0cc7ee736807f98dadfee1bb42ad4?source=copy_link
Links Scanner
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URL Scanner helps you check any link before you tap it — with privacy built in from the start. Paste or type a URL and run an instant offline scan on your iPhone or iPad. The app analyzes links on-device for phishing patterns, typosquatting, brand impersonation, suspicious shorteners, risky TLDs, and more. No account required. WHAT YOU GET • Instant offline scan — fast on-device analysis with no network required • Clear risk verdicts — Safe, Caution, or Dangerous with a 0–100 risk score • Deep Scan on demand — optional reputation checks only when you tap Deep Scan • Safe Browser — open links in an isolated session with warnings for risky URLs • PDF security reports — export and share professional scan reports • Scan history — stored locally on your device (can be disabled or cleared) • English & Arabic — full UI and PDF support with native RTL layout • Accessibility — VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, larger text, high contrast, and reduce motion options • Share extension — send links to URL Scanner from other apps PRIVACY FIRST Offline scans stay on your device. Deep Scan sends only the URL you choose to external reputation services — never in the background. The app does not use analytics and does not require sign-in. Optional API keys in Settings can enhance Deep Scan with additional reputation sources if you choose to add them. Download URL Scanner and browse with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Links Scanner at none against Hidden Cam Detector's 4. Hidden Cam Detector's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Hidden Cam Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Links Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hidden Cam Detector | Links Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MUHAMMET USLU | Abdulrazaq Alonazi |
In-app purchases
Hidden Cam Detector
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Yearly Pro$44.991 Year
- Tip$9.99
- Lifetime Pro$79.99
Links Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hidden Cam Detector free?
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