Comparison

Argus vs CamRadar

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

Head to head
About

Argus

Detect hidden cameras and trackers in any room using multiple scanning methods. It offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, lens, infrared, and magnet detection to ensure privacy in various locations like hotels and rentals. The app prioritizes user privacy with no account required and local data storage.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi scanner for network devices
  • Bluetooth tracker locator
  • Lens camera finder mode
  • Infrared mode for night-vision cameras
  • Magnet check for hidden electronics
  • Privacy-focused with no account needed
Features
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Argus checks any room for hidden cameras and trackers with four scanners on your iPhone: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth with a tracker locator, a camera finder with Lens and Infrared modes, and a magnet check. The Lens camera finder is free with no scan limit and no account, and so is finding a tracker. Hotel rooms, Airbnbs and holiday rentals, changing rooms, gym lockers, rental cars. No app finds every camera, and no single method does: one in a smoke detector may sit on the room's Wi-Fi, or record to a memory card and touch no network. That is why Argus checks four ways. WI-FI SCANNER Finds the devices on the network you joined and flags those answering on camera ports: RTSP video streams, ONVIF, Hikvision, Dahua, XMEye, V380, Ezviz, Tapo, Reolink. Printers, routers and TVs that name themselves are set aside. Free: the device count, camera alerts and identified devices by name. Argus Pro shows which device it is: address, open ports and what its service says about itself, often the firmware. Blind spot: hotel guest Wi-Fi often keeps devices apart; Argus says so instead of calling the room clean. BLUETOOTH AND FIND IT Lists nearby Bluetooth devices and recognises item trackers: Tile, Samsung SmartTag, Chipolo, Pebblebee, Google Find My Device tags. Find it walks you to one: a ring fills as you get closer, ticks quicken, an optional beep helps. Free: the count, possible trackers and finding them. Argus Pro: every device by name and signal, and Find it for any of them. Blind spot: a paired, silent device doesn't advertise, and iPhone may hide Apple's Find My tags from apps (iOS warns about those itself). CAMERA FINDER: LENS AND INFRARED Lens mode, free: lights off, torch on, sweep slowly. A lens returns a tight bright glint; a red, green or blue filter makes it stand out. Infrared mode, Argus Pro: night-vision cameras light a room with infrared your eyes can't see, and an iPhone camera often can. Argus looks for that light and beeps when it spots one. Blind spot: both need a dark room, and a shiny point or ordinary light can trigger them. A flag means look closer. MAGNET CHECK, ARGUS PRO Hold the phone close to a smoke detector, clock or charger: the dial jumps at the metal and magnets of hidden electronics, with a buzz and a beep. Screws and pipes move it too, so compare with a similar object you trust. A FIVE-MINUTE SWEEP Scan the Wi-Fi. Run Bluetooth from the bed and follow any tracker with Find it. Lights off: sweep everything facing the bed in Lens, then Infrared. Pass the magnet over whatever stood out. Two checks pointing at one object: inspect it. PRIVACY No account, no ads. What a scan finds stays on your iPhone. Camera frames and sensor readings are never recorded; only Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scans are saved, on your phone. Subscriptions run through Apple and RevenueCat; crash reports and usage analytics are not linked to you. No tracking. In 13 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Turkish, Korean, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hindi, German. FREE AND ARGUS PRO Free: the Lens camera finder; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scans with their counts, camera and tracker alerts; identified Wi-Fi devices; finding a tracker. Argus Pro: which Wi-Fi device it is and its details; every Bluetooth device by name; Find it for any device; Infrared mode; the magnet check. Requires iOS 16 or later. Hotel sweep guide: https://tatrom.github.io/ Argus Pro is a weekly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. The price is shown in the app before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://tatrom.github.io/privacy-terms/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://tatrom.github.io/privacy-terms/privacy-policy.html

About

CamRadar

Detect hidden cameras in various spaces using magnetic, network, and IR scanning. Identify suspicious devices in hotel rooms, rentals, and unfamiliar areas to enhance your privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Magnetic scanner for electromagnetic signals
  • Network scanner for suspicious WiFi devices
  • IR scanner for infrared light detection
  • Step-by-step usage guide
  • Premium subscription for full features
Features
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Radar helps you detect hidden cameras in hotel rooms, Airbnb rentals, and any unfamiliar space — using three proven scanning methods. MAGNETIC SCANNER (free) Detects electromagnetic signals and metal components from camera hardware. Move your phone slowly near smoke detectors, clocks, power outlets, and vents. NETWORK SCANNER Scans your WiFi network for suspicious connected devices. Flags cameras from known manufacturers — Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, Wyze, and others. IR SCANNER Uses your front camera to detect infrared light invisible to the naked eye. Night-vision cameras emit IR light that appears as a purple or white glow in the dark. HOW TO USE 1. Start with the Magnetic Scanner — walk slowly around the room 2. Connect to the room's WiFi and run the Network Scanner 3. Turn off the lights and use the IR Scanner SUBSCRIPTION CamRadar Premium unlocks full scanning features: • Weekly — $4.99 per week • Monthly — $9.99 per month • Annual — $29.99 per year Subscriptions auto-renew. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Note: This app assists in identifying suspicious devices. Results may vary. Not a substitute for a professional security inspection. Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Privacy-Policy-Radar-Hidden-Camera-Detector-3c93575b18fc80d9bcd1e06c34b716dd Terms of Use: https://app.notion.com/p/Terms-of-Use-CamRadar-3d13575b18fc80e8826eeeb7e3c90497

Screenshots

Argus4 screens
CamRadar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Argus at 3 against CamRadar's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Argus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and CamRadar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Argus against 5.0 for CamRadar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Argus ships an update every 3 weeks, CamRadar every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Argus versus CamRadar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArgusCamRadar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman HadiievEduard Ikhtiiarov

Customer experience

Argus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CamRadar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Argus

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

CamRadar

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Argus free?
Argus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CamRadar free?
CamRadar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Argus or CamRadar?
Argus and CamRadar are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Argus or CamRadar have ads?
Neither Argus nor CamRadar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Argus or CamRadar?
Argus ships an update every 3 weeks, and CamRadar every 10 days. Most recently, Argus was updated on November 5, 2026 and CamRadar on October 31, 2026.

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