# i vs Device Detector

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | Device Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-spy-mini/id886018394/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-detector-wifi-analyzer/id1490361883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | **48.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 35 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [永忠 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/530041652) | [长金 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528253434) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-spy-mini/id886018394)

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.

**Highlights:** Phone-controlled tank operation, Real-time video streaming, Video and photo recording, Review recorded media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as intended
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Good controls
- 👍 Durable product
- 👍 Easy to connect (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Camera not working
- 🐛 Wi-Fi issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App crashes on launch
- App crashes when location is enabled
- Camera not working
- Wi-Fi connection unstable

**Requested features**

- Update app for compatibility
- Fix camera issues
- Improve Wi-Fi connection stability
- Allow dimming or switching off lights
- Speed upgrade and signal improvement


### Device Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-detector-wifi-analyzer/id1490361883)

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.

**Highlights:** Scan local network, Analyze connected devices, Privacy protection, Regular updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🔍 Effective device detection
- 🔍 Able to identify suspicious devices
- 💡 Helpful for home security
- 💡 Customizable device identification

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads disrupting usability
- 🐛 Inconsistent device detection accuracy
- 🔍 Lack of detailed information on detected devices
- 🤖 Overwhelming ad experience

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent network connectivity detection
- Crashes and freezes during scans
- Incorrect device identification in some cases

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Device Detector free?

Device Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, i or Device Detector?

Device Detector is rated higher. i averages 2.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Device Detector averages 4.4 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do i or Device Detector have ads?

Device Detector shows ads; i does not.

### Which is updated more often, i or Device Detector?

i ships an update every 2 months, and Device Detector monthly. Most recently, i was updated on October 23, 2026 and Device Detector on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*