Spy vs Hawkeye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spy
This application provides comprehensive control and monitoring for Linergy Emergency Lamps. It allows users to manage multiple plants simultaneously, detect active and additional lamps, and perform various maintenance functions like resetting settings and deleting errors.
- Auto-detect active lamps
- Auto-detect additional lamps
- System bus monitoring
- Reset default settings
- Rest mode
- Delete lamp errors
- On/off control
- Functional and duration testing
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Mobile Spy is the first application for the control of Linergy Emergency Lamps. Spy Mobile is fully integrated with our systems and allows the storage , editing and control for one or more plants simultaneously . In addition, the app will allow the user to: • Auto-detect the number of active plant lamps • Auto-detect of additional lamps on existing installations • Monitoring of the system bus • Reset the default setting • Rest mode • Delete errors on lamps • On / off mode • Functional test mode • Test mode of duration Check all your plants fastly and simply .
Hawkeye
Detects electronic devices on your WiFi network to identify potential hidden cameras and protect your privacy. It analyzes devices in real-time, distinguishing between safe and suspicious equipment to prevent unauthorized surveillance.
- WiFi device detection
- Display all connected devices
- Network routing security
- Analyze safe and suspicious devices
- Anti-secret camera guide
- Ad-free operation
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Hawkeye is an artifact for network environment security detection. With the popularity of network equipment, its application scenarios are increasing day by day, which brings convenience to people's life. But unfortunately, we have also noticed that there are a small number of people who abuse this technology and use it for improper purposes. For example, they install hidden devices in private places (hotel rooms, rental houses, SPA massage parlors, dressing rooms, bathrooms) without authorization, invade the privacy of others, and use the contents for improper business benefits. Hawkeye can detect all electronic devices in the wifi network environment in real time, and distinguish between safe electronic devices and suspicious sneak-camera equipment, protecting your privacy in real time. Main functions: - WIFI device detection - Display all connected devices - Network routing security detection and delay - Analysis of safe devices and suspicious devices - Anti-secret camera safety guide - Fresh and ad-free, simple to operate Subscription Service: In-app subscription service is available at $4.99/ week and $9.99/ month. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current validity period, the subscription will automatically renew and the subscription fee will be charged to your APP Store account when you confirm your purchase. Users can also manage their subscriptions in the APP Store account settings after purchase and choose to turn off auto-renewal. Cancel Subscription: If you need to cancel the renewal, please go to Settings--> enter iTunes Store and App Store--> tap App ID, select View Apple ID, enter Account Setting, tap Subscription, and select Cancel Subscription. If you do cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. Privacy Policy: https://shimo.im/docs/9030MnMXjYszexqw/ User Agreement: https://shimo.im/docs/25q5M4M9Y9soEeqD/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hawkeye at 4.6 against Spy's 2.3. Hawkeye also leads on ratings volume (508 vs 4). Spy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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. Hawkeye sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Spy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hawkeye holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hawkeye has 508 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spy | Hawkeye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) | 4.6 (508 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 508 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linergy srl | 瑞芳 段 |
Customer experience
Spy
Hawkeye
Bugs and requests
Spy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hawkeye
Reported bugs
3 issues- App doesn't work as described
- Cannot find cameras not on network
- Subscription cannot be cancelled
Requested features
4 requests- Offer a free trial
- Improve camera detection capabilities
- Provide Bluetooth detection
- Make website accessible in English
In-app purchases
Spy
No in-app purchases
Hawkeye
- Premium Membership$4.997 Days
- Premium Membership$9.991 Month








