SmartCrowd vs Spyscan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartCrowd
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SmartCrowd is an application developed for a research project. It allows the user to safely enjoy large events such as festivals, live concerts, street parades, etc. SUBSCRIBE TO AN EVENT Using the SmartCrowd app, the user can subscribe to any available event (e.g., Fribourg Campus Fever 2014, Paléo Festival 2015, etc.) and receive information in real time about the event organization (map, scheduling, etc.). STAY SAFE During the event, SmartCrowd uses anonymously the users’ location to detect in real time dangers and hazardous conditions, and to provide aimed information about possible congestions, the nearest emergency exit, fire extinguishers, etc. ENJOY THE FESTIVAL To help the user enjoy the festival, the application provides contextual information about the near stands and shops and their offers. PARTAKE SmartCrowd allows the user to take part in contests and games created by the organizers in order to win gadgets, reductions... and satisfaction! PRIVACY No personal data is collected. An individual cannot be identified by the data collected. Any collected information will be used only for research purposes and under no circumstances will we provide or disclose any collected information from the users. NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Spyscan
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SpyScan is a privacy inspection toolkit for reviewing local-network device and service information, magnetic-field measurements, and camera-assisted light observations. Network observations cover only reachable devices and services on the current Wi-Fi network. Magnetic fields, bright spots, and reflections can have many ordinary causes. Results are informational indicators that require careful manual verification; they do not identify a camera or prove that a space is safe or unsafe. Features include network observations, live magnetometer readings, camera-assisted light inspection, scan history, report export, dark and light modes, and 16 languages. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ybahadir.github.io/spyscan/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartCrowd at none against Spyscan's 2. SmartCrowd also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Spyscan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SmartCrowd asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartCrowd ships an update every 3 weeks, Spyscan every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartCrowd | Spyscan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HEIA-FR | YUSUF EREN BALCI |
In-app purchases
SmartCrowd
No in-app purchases
Spyscan
- SpyScan Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- SpyScan Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
