Comparison

Particle Detector vs Device Scanner Detect

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

Head to head
About

Particle Detector

This utility app transforms your iOS device into a wireless scanner for iBeacon™ and Eddystone beacons. It displays detailed information like UUID, Major ID, signal strength, and battery life for discovered beacons. The app can log beacon data even when running in the background.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth Low Energy scanner
  • Detects iBeacon™ and Eddystone beacons
  • Displays Major ID, Minor ID, and Signal Strength
  • Shows Eddystone beacon URL and battery life
  • Supports UUID filters for quick discovery
  • Background logging of beacon data
Features
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Particle Detector turns your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad into wireless, Bluetooth Low Energy scanner that may be used to find iBeacon™ and Eddystone beacons. Once discovered by UUID, Particle Detector displays Major ID, Minor ID, Signal Strength, and timestamp for last moment of discovery. New UUID filters may be added for quick discovery. Eddystone beacons in the display will show signal strength, calibrated Tx power, broadcast URL, and battery life (if supported by the beacon). Designed exclusively for iOS7 or greater, this app allows your iOS device to discover other iOS devices acting as iBeacon™ or custom hardware devices that support iBeacon™, including those available for purchase on our website. NOTE: Particle Detector will continue to log iBeacon ranging information, even while backgrounded. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. "iBeacon" is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

About

Device Scanner Detect

Detect hidden surveillance devices and find lost Bluetooth items. Protect your privacy in public spaces and locate your misplaced gadgets with sound and vibration alerts.

Highlights
  • Detect covert infrared devices
  • Block suspicious devices
  • Scan for lost Bluetooth devices
  • Sound and vibration alerts for Bluetooth
  • Locate Bluetooth devices on map
  • Check device IP, MAC, and model
Features
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Worried about your private space being spied on? Feeling uneasy when checking into a hotel or stepping into a locker room? Main functions - device protection, solidly defend your privacy. - Covert infrared device detectors and device blockers. - Easy to operate and quickly discover potential spy devices. - Share the app on various social media and jointly call for the protection of privacy rights. - Check the IP address, MAC address and model of the suspicious device. Bluetooth finder, BLE scan to find lost Bluetooth devices. Help you find lost Bluetooth devices, such as headphones, watches, mobile phones or tablets. There will be sound and vibration reminders when you are within Bluetooth signal range. If you can't find the device, you can use the location function to find it on the map. Bluetooth Finder's sounds and vibrations will adjust speed based on Bluetooth signal strength. You can also see the device name, RSSI level, UUID and whether Bluetooth is connected. Bluetooth Finder will accompany you until you successfully find the device. Download now and enjoy the peace of mind that a hidden device detection app brings you. Subscription details In order to use the app, you need to purchase an auto-renewable subscription. period is provided for weekly subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms Of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/hidden-device-sca-terms-of-use/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hiddendevicescan-privacypolicy/home

Screenshots

Particle Detector4 screens
Device Scanner Detect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Particle Detector at 100% against Device Scanner Detect's 0%. Particle Detector also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). Device Scanner Detect's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Device Scanner Detect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Particle Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Device Scanner Detect holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Scanner Detect has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Particle Detector's written reviews are positive against 0% of Device Scanner Detect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Particle Detector ships an update every 2 months, Device Scanner Detect weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Particle Detector versus Device Scanner Detect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParticle DetectorDevice Scanner Detect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings150 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKS Technologiesusmaidi saputra

Customer experience

Particle Detector

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

Device Scanner Detect

All ratings50 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Particle Detector

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Device Scanner Detect

Subscriptions4
  • Device Scanner Week$3.997 Days
  • Device Scanner Month$6.991 Month
  • Device Scanner 6 Months$19.996 Months
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  • Device Scanner Year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Particle Detector free?
Particle Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Device Scanner Detect free?
Device Scanner Detect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Particle Detector or Device Scanner Detect?
Device Scanner Detect is rated higher. Particle Detector averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Device Scanner Detect averages 4.6 from 50 ratings.
Do Particle Detector or Device Scanner Detect have ads?
Neither Particle Detector nor Device Scanner Detect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Particle Detector or Device Scanner Detect?
Particle Detector ships an update every 2 months, and Device Scanner Detect weekly. Most recently, Particle Detector was updated on June 7, 2026 and Device Scanner Detect on August 26, 2026.

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