# Usage Device Monitor vs Hidden Camera

Usage Device Monitor and Hidden Camera both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Usage Device Monitor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hidden Camera's. Usage Device Monitor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 190). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Usage Device Monitor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Hidden Camera sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Usage Device Monitor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Usage Device Monitor has 3.9K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Usage Device Monitor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hidden Camera's.

Usage Device Monitor ships an update every 2 months, Hidden Camera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Usage Device Monitor | Hidden Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usage-device-monitor/id970353453/reviews)** | [4.5 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detect-tracker/id6480924058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 190 |
| Positive reviews | **60.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleh Stasula](https://appshunter.io/developer/970353440) | [Vicky Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727519621) |

## What reviewers say

### Usage Device Monitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usage-device-monitor/id970353453)

Monitor your device's data usage, network speed, memory, and storage with customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Get detailed hardware specifications and compare them with other models. Enjoy a simple, intuitive design with no subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Data usage tracking (monthly and daily), Real-time network connection monitoring, Memory allocation by category, Storage usage, Battery graph, Device hardware specifications, Customizable home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compare Unlock | Free | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Surprise | $1.99 | one-time |
| Massive Support | $3.99 | one-time |
| Usage Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Usage Pro | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and precise
- 👍 Fantastic customization
- 💡 Useful and intuitive
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 👍 Clean and polished

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data not recorded accurately
- 🐛 Inaccurate data and usage tracking
- 🔒 Requires paid upgrade for full functionality
- 🐛 Widgets not working as expected
- 🐛 Inconsistent data and usage reporting

**Reported bugs**

- Spec, Config, and About tabs not working
- Widgets not updating frequently
- Widgets not displaying data correctly
- App crashing when changing color theme

**Requested features**

- Add real-time connection and network speed widget
- Improve data usage tracking and reporting
- Add thermal state monitoring
- Combine current and previous version into one app
- Allow setting data limits and alerts


### Hidden Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-detect-tracker/id6480924058)

This app helps you detect hidden devices like cameras and listening equipment using various signal scanning technologies. It identifies suspicious signals and provides information to help you investigate and secure your personal space.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth and Wi-Fi scanning, Infrared detection, Magnetic detection, Detailed device information, Search guides for investigation

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Home Security & WIFI Analyzer | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $14.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $15.99 | per month |
| Hidden Camera－Device Detector | $83.99 | per year |
| Secret Home Camera Finder | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Usage Device Monitor free?

Usage Device Monitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Camera free?

Hidden Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Usage Device Monitor or Hidden Camera?

Usage Device Monitor is rated higher. Usage Device Monitor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Hidden Camera averages 4.5 from 190 ratings.

### Do Usage Device Monitor or Hidden Camera have ads?

Hidden Camera shows ads; Usage Device Monitor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Usage Device Monitor or Hidden Camera?

Usage Device Monitor ships an update every 2 months, and Hidden Camera every 4 months. Most recently, Usage Device Monitor was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hidden Camera on October 22, 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.*