Comparison

Network Scout vs Electronics & Spy Cam Detector

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

Head to head
About

Network Scout

This app helps you understand your device's network capabilities and discover devices and services on your local network. It provides detailed information about Wi-Fi, cellular, VPN, and Bluetooth connections, as well as media devices and AirDrop.

Highlights
  • Network device and service discovery
  • Detailed Wi-Fi and cellular information
  • VPN and Bluetooth connection analysis
  • Hotspot client analysis
  • Find TV, media renderers, and AirPlay speakers
  • Offline MAC vendor and carrier databases
Features
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One App to rule them all, One App to find them... Network Scout is an all-in-one network discover and analyzer application. It can helps you to understand the network features of your device and find network devices and services on your local home or office network. INTERNET INFO • Show default gateways, IP addresses, networks. • Show DNS servers, search domain names, local MAC addresses, host name resolve. • Depth external address analysis: ISP name, autonomous system name, whois, ping, regional internet registry info. • Full offline MAC vendor database. • List the default gateway (router) addresses of active network interfaces. • List the known network hosts and subnets. WI-FI INFO • Detect standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad). • Detect speed-up features (short guard interval, STBC, HT duplicate, etc). • Detect operation frequencies and channels. • Detect available antennas, MIMO config, spatial streams. • Detect security options and modes (WPA standards and EAP modes). • Detect optimization (WMM) and access features (Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast, Voice). • Detect max. physical speeds. • Detect hotspot type. • Hotspot SSID, MAC address, IP address and vendor information. CELLULAR INFO • Detect mobile generations and standards (2G, 3G, 4G, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, VOLTE). • Detect max. physical cellular speeds in the supported mobile technologies. • Show cellular network interface IP address, ISP name, autonomous system name, whois, ping, regional internet registry info. • Detect cellular features: SIM card size, phone and Wi-Fi calling, cellular data transfer capabilities. • Detect mobile network operator name, country, region, MCC and MNC codes. • Detect current cellular connection mode (GPRS,EDGE,UMTS,HSPA,LTE), • Detect LTE operation bands supported by your carrier. • Detect carrier features available in your country. • Full offline carrier database contains 500+ mobile networks from 150+ countries. PERSONAL HOTSPOT INFO • Detect current network sharing types. • Detailed information about communication type, speed, mode. • Analyze currently connected hotspot clients. Show IP and MAC address, PING capability, etc. VPN INFO • Detect current VPN tunnel type. • Show VPN Server address, DNS hostname, WHOIS record, PING capability, ISP details. • Analyze private networks, remote gateway address. AIRDROP INFO • Detect AirDrop usage requirements and limitations. • Detect supported iOS/OSX devices for sharing content. BLUETOOTH INFO • Detect protocols and standards. • Detect profiles and versions, tethering options. • Detect supported power classes, max. ranges. FIND TV AND MEDIA RENDERER DEVICES • Detect internet-capable television (LCD, LED, OLED, Plasma). • Detect Apple TV devices. FIND MEDIA LIBRARIES • Detect shared iTunes Libraries and running iTunes applications. • Detect iTunes Home Sharing, Apple TV Home Sharing, Media Servers, Media Centers and Extenders. FIND AIRPLAY SUPPORTED SPEAKERS • Detect wireless speakers with Apple AirPlay support. • Detect speaker model type, model number, release date, firmware version, service version, and so on. • Detect AirPlay capabilities, security features. • Detect wireless speaker Wi-Fi capabilities. FIND REMOTE CONTROLLERS • Detect Home Sharing remote controllable devices. • Detect Remote controller pairing. FIND PRINTERS • Detect the shared printers. • Detect AirPrint support REACH UI FEATURES • Info menu with feedback and privacy settings. • Use the camera icon (upper-right corner) to create and print/send/share a screenshot from the entire page. • Pull down with your finger to refresh the information. • Long press on a cell to copy/print/send/open as/share the cell value. • Shake your device to refresh the information.

About

Electronics & Spy Cam Detector

Scan your surroundings for hidden electronic devices and spy camera lenses using your iPhone's sensors and camera. This tool helps enhance your privacy in unfamiliar places by detecting unusual signals and reflective lenses.

Highlights
  • Dual detection modes (electronics & camera lens)
  • Real-time sensor scanning
  • Camera lens reflection highlighting
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Optional sound/vibration alerts
  • Simple, guidance-based interface
Features
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Download Electronics & Spy Cam Detector and scan suspicious places for hidden spy cameras and electronic devices to help protect your privacy! Electronics Detection Use your iPhone's built-in sensors to monitor nearby electronic activity. Real-time readings, visual indicators, and optional sound or vibration alerts help you notice unusual electronic signals while scanning rooms and objects. Sensitivity can be adjusted to suit different environments, allowing you to better interpret readings in homes, hotels, and shared spaces. Hidden Camera Lens Detection Use your iPhone's camera and flashlight to help spot reflective camera lenses that may be concealed in everyday objects. This mode assists visual inspection by highlighting lens-like reflections during scanning. Common Use Cases - Hotels and Airbnb stays - Rental rooms and shared accommodations - Changing rooms and restrooms - Travel and unfamiliar environments Key Features - Dual detection modes: electronics scanning and camera lens detection - Real-time visual feedback with optional sound and vibration alerts - Adjustable sensitivity for different environments - Simple interface with in-app guidance - Works entirely on your device - no accounts required Important Notice Electronics & Spy Cam Detector is an awareness tool. Detection results depend on environmental conditions and device limitations. The app does not guarantee the discovery of all hidden cameras or electronic devices. Use Electronics & Spy Cam Detector as an additional tool to stay informed and aware of your surroundings wherever you go.

Screenshots

Network Scout4 screens
Electronics & Spy Cam Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Electronics & Spy Cam Detector at $4.99 against Network Scout's $21.99. Electronics & Spy Cam Detector also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Network Scout's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Network Scout costs $21.99 and Electronics & Spy Cam Detector $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Scout ships an update every 5 months, Electronics & Spy Cam Detector every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 4 level
Network Scout versus Electronics & Spy Cam Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork ScoutElectronics & Spy Cam Detector
Price$21.99$4.99 — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCsaba IranyiPrismatic Studio Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Network Scout

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Electronics & Spy Cam Detector

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Network Scout

No in-app purchases

None

Electronics & Spy Cam Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Scout free?
Network Scout costs $21.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electronics & Spy Cam Detector free?
Electronics & Spy Cam Detector costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Network Scout or Electronics & Spy Cam Detector have ads?
Neither Network Scout nor Electronics & Spy Cam Detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Scout or Electronics & Spy Cam Detector?
Network Scout ships an update every 5 months, and Electronics & Spy Cam Detector every 3 weeks. Most recently, Network Scout was updated on November 1, 2026 and Electronics & Spy Cam Detector on November 2, 2026.

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