Comparison

BLE Scanner & Gateway vs Hidden Camera Detector

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

Head to head
About

BLE Scanner & Gateway

Features
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Bluetooth BLE 5.0 Scanner & Gateway Professional Bluetooth® Low Energy Scanner, Analyzer and Gateway Bridge Bluetooth BLE 5.0 Scanner & Gateway is a professional Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0+) scanner and gateway application that discovers nearby BLE sensors, beacons, tags and devices in real time. The app scans Bluetooth advertisements, decodes and analyzes the advertising data, identifies manufacturer-specific information and displays the results in a clear and user-friendly interface. Selected BLE advertisements can be securely forwarded to a predefined Bluetooth Gateway for cloud connectivity, monitoring and further processing. Designed for professional and industrial applications, the app is ideal for Supply Chain Management, Cold Chain Monitoring, Asset Tracking, Security Monitoring and Location & Identification solutions. It supports many leading BLE sensors used in pharmaceutical logistics, healthcare, industrial IoT and smart tracking environments. Whether you are testing BLE devices, validating beacon deployments or collecting sensor data for enterprise applications, Bluetooth BLE 5.0 Scanner & Gateway provides the tools needed to visualize, analyze and forward Bluetooth data efficiently. ________________________________________ Main Features • Scan nearby Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0+) devices in real time • Discover BLE sensors, beacons, asset tags and trackers • Support for iBeacon®, Eddystone® and Manufacturer Specific Advertisements • Decode BLE advertising packets into easy-to-read information • Display Manufacturer ID and Company Identifier • View complete raw advertisement data in both HEX and decoded formats • Search and filter devices by: • Device Name • MAC Address • Manufacturer • Company Identifier • Signal Strength (RSSI) • Adjustable scan interval and scan duration • Start, pause and stop scanning to optimize battery consumption • Display: • RSSI (Signal Strength) • Timestamp • Advertisement Interval • Manufacturer Data • Service UUIDs • Device Name • Device Type • Estimate proximity using RSSI measurements • Connect advertisements to a selected BLE Gateway • Forward BLE advertisements securely to cloud or enterprise systems • Store advertisement history for later analysis • View sensor information in clear tables and graphical dashboards • Real-time visualization of sensor activity • Early warning through trend analysis and graphical monitoring • Designed for professional BLE testing, diagnostics and deployment ________________________________________ Typical Applications • Supply Chain Monitoring • Pharmaceutical Logistics • Cold Chain Monitoring • BLE Sensor Testing • Asset Tracking • Inventory Management • Smart Warehousing • Security Monitoring • Environmental Monitoring • IoT Gateway Validation • Beacon Deployment • Industrial IoT • Predictive Maintenance • Location & Identification Solutions ________________________________________ Compatible Devices The app is compatible with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0 and higher) devices, including many sensors, beacons and asset trackers from leading manufacturers. ________________________________________ Why Choose Bluetooth BLE 5.0 Scanner & Gateway? Unlike basic Bluetooth scanner apps, Bluetooth BLE 5.0 Scanner & Gateway is designed specifically for professional BLE deployments. It combines advanced BLE scanning, advertisement decoding, gateway forwarding and real-time visualization in a single easy-to-use application. Whether you are an engineer, system integrator, logistics provider or IoT professional, this app helps you quickly discover, qualify and bridge Bluetooth sensor data to your enterprise infrastructure.

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Hidden Camera Detector

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Hidden Camera Detector helps you check hotel rooms, rentals, and unfamiliar spaces for signs of hidden cameras and covert listening devices, using your iPhone's camera, Wi-Fi, and magnetometer. FOUR SCAN MODES • Infrared Scan — spots the lens glint hidden camera optics reflect under IR light. • Network Scan — lists Wi-Fi devices and flags ones commonly used by remote-access cameras (VNC, SSH). • Magnetic Scan — detects magnetic field anomalies from hidden electronics or wiring. • Full Scan — runs all three in one guided sweep with a combined risk score. Mark network devices as trusted or suspicious, and review a history of every room you've checked. BE HONEST ABOUT THE LIMITS No app can guarantee detection of every hidden camera or listening device. Hidden Camera Detector is a helpful screening tool, not a substitute for a professional sweep. Network Scan only sees devices that advertise themselves over Wi-Fi. SUBSCRIPTION Pro unlocks all four scans plus unlimited history. Choose monthly or annual. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy: https://denovate.app/apps/hiddencameradetector/privacy Terms: https://denovate.app/apps/hiddencameradetector/terms Support: https://denovate.app/apps/hiddencameradetector/support

Screenshots

BLE Scanner & Gateway4 screens
Hidden Camera Detector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BLE Scanner & Gateway at none against Hidden Camera Detector's 2. BLE Scanner & Gateway also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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. Hidden Camera Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BLE Scanner & Gateway asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
BLE Scanner & Gateway versus Hidden Camera Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLE Scanner & GatewayHidden Camera Detector
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWirelessWorksDENOVATE LTD

In-app purchases

None

BLE Scanner & Gateway

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hidden Camera Detector

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is BLE Scanner & Gateway free?
BLE Scanner & Gateway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hidden Camera Detector free?
Hidden Camera Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BLE Scanner & Gateway or Hidden Camera Detector have ads?
Neither BLE Scanner & Gateway nor Hidden Camera Detector shows ads.

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