Comparison

Hidden Cam Detector vs Links Scanner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Network scan for devices
  • Camera lens reflection finder
  • Infrared light mode
  • Magnetic field detection
  • Fast radar-style scanner
  • Magnetometer signal meter
Features
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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

About

Links Scanner

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Hidden Cam Detector4 screens
Links Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hidden Cam Detector versus Links Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Cam DetectorLinks Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUHAMMET USLUAbdulrazaq Alonazi

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hidden Cam Detector

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$44.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tip$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro$79.99
None

Links Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Cam Detector free?
Hidden Cam Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Links Scanner free?
Links Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hidden Cam Detector or Links Scanner have ads?
Links Scanner shows ads; Hidden Cam Detector does not.

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