i vs Device Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Control a mini tank directly from your smartphone. Stream live video from the tank's camera and capture photos or videos for later review. This app allows for remote operation and visual monitoring of the device.
- Phone-controlled tank operation
- Real-time video streaming
- Video and photo recording
- Review recorded media
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i-Spy tank mini 1.Control Tank by your phone. 2.Watch the video real time. 3.Record the video / photos, and Review them.
Device Detector
Scan and analyze all devices connected to your local network. This essential tool helps protect your privacy by identifying everything on your network. Regular updates ensure an improved user experience.
- Scan local network
- Analyze connected devices
- Privacy protection
- Regular updates
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This is a tool to scan and analyze all devices on your local network. It is an essential app to protect your privacy. We will regularly update the app to improve your experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Device Detector at 4.4 against i's 2.4. Device Detector also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 32) and review sentiment (49% vs 26%). i's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Device Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Device Detector has 3.6K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of i's written reviews are positive against 49% of Device Detector's.
i ships an update every 2 months, Device Detector monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | Device Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (32 ratings) | 4.4 (3.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | 48.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 3.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 永忠 林 | 长金 胡 |
Customer experience
i
Device Detector
User reviews
i
From 32 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works as intended
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Good controls
- 👍 Durable product
- 👍 Easy to connect (for some)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Camera not working
- 🐛 Wi-Fi issues
Device Detector
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🔍 Effective device detection
- 🔍 Able to identify suspicious devices
- 💡 Helpful for home security
- 💡 Customizable device identification
Room to improve
- 🤖 Excessive ads disrupting usability
- 🐛 Inconsistent device detection accuracy
- 🔍 Lack of detailed information on detected devices
- 🤖 Overwhelming ad experience
Bugs and requests
i
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashes frequently
- App crashes on launch
- App crashes when location is enabled
- Camera not working
- Wi-Fi connection unstable
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- Wi-Fi disconnects after a few seconds
- Cannot connect to equipment
- App not working after last update
- Video not working
- Tank not moving, only camera works
- App stops working after a few minutes
- Loss of Wi-Fi connection
- App fails and shuts down
- Lagging issues
- Latency issues
- Disconnects after navigation command
- App not compatible with older iOS versions
- App not compatible with newer phones
Requested features
11 requests- Update app for compatibility
- Fix camera issues
- Improve Wi-Fi connection stability
- Allow dimming or switching off lights
- Speed upgrade and signal improvement
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- Fix app crashing on launch
- Fix app crashing when location is enabled
- Update app for newer iOS versions
- Fix video recording issues
- Make app compatible with iPhone 5c
- Fix app incompatibility with newer phones
Device Detector
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent network connectivity detection
- Crashes and freezes during scans
- Incorrect device identification in some cases
Requested features
4 requests- Improve device identification and location details
- Provide more context on suspicious devices
- Offer ad-free or paid version to remove ads
- Add support for more device types and manufacturers
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
Device Detector
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is i free?
Is Device Detector free?
Which has better reviews, i or Device Detector?
Do i or Device Detector have ads?
Which is updated more often, i or Device Detector?
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