# AlertCatcher vs Hidden Camera Bug Detector

The clearest difference is ratings volume: AlertCatcher at 6 against Hidden Camera Bug Detector's 1. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AlertCatcher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hidden Camera Bug Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 AlertCatcher against 5.0 for Hidden Camera Bug Detector. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AlertCatcher has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlertCatcher | Hidden Camera Bug Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alertcatcher-smart-guardian/id6789208022/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-bug-detector/id6800674763/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Golden Sphere Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895157724) | [HALIME USLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895487243) |

## What reviewers say

### AlertCatcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alertcatcher-smart-guardian/id6789208022)

Transform old devices into private security monitors for your home or travel. It uses edge AI to detect sound anomalies and motion, sending instant alerts to your primary device without uploading data.

**Highlights:** Edge-AI sound classification, Local motion detection with video clips, On-demand live camera feed, Remote arm, disarm, and siren control, Discreet blackout mode, Evidence library with timeline, Interruption recovery

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AlertCatcher Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Camera Bug Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-bug-detector/id6800674763)

This app transforms your phone into a multi-channel detector for hidden cameras, microphones, and trackers. It uses infrared, lens glint, magnetic field, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth scanning to help you identify surveillance devices in various locations.

**Highlights:** Infrared scanning for night-vision cameras, Lens glint detection, Magnetic field detection for powered-off cameras, Wi-Fi network scanning for IP cameras, Bluetooth scanning for trackers and recorders, Privacy-focused, on-device scanning

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vigil Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Vigil Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlertCatcher free?

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

### Is Hidden Camera Bug Detector free?

Hidden Camera Bug Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AlertCatcher or Hidden Camera Bug Detector?

AlertCatcher and Hidden Camera Bug Detector are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do AlertCatcher or Hidden Camera Bug Detector have ads?

Neither AlertCatcher nor Hidden Camera Bug Detector shows ads.

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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.*