# Hidden Devices Detector

> Magnetic field detector with graph, meter, sensor check and room checklist.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toolszone.hiddendevicesdetector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toolszone.hiddendevicesdetector)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.toolszone.hiddendevicesdetector`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ToolsZone
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 79,341
- **Rating:** 4.59 / 5 (454 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-17
- **First published:** 2020-06-11
- **Publisher country:** PK
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toolszone.hiddendevicesdetector)
- **Website:** [https://hiddendevicestz.blogspot.com](https://hiddendevicestz.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hiddendevicespp.blogspot.com](https://hiddendevicespp.blogspot.com/)

## Description

Hidden Devices Detector helps protect your privacy in homes, hotel rooms, changing areas, or public spaces by detecting hidden cameras, microphones, GPS trackers, and other covert devices.

Key features include comprehensive detection of diverse devices, advanced magnetic and RF sensors, a simple, offline-capable interface, and a portable design that makes it easy to scan any environment on the go.

## Rankings

- #245,846 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.toolszone.hiddendevicesdetector.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users generally praise Hidden Devices Finder for effectively detecting hidden cameras and electronic devices using the phone's magnetometer, providing an easy and helpful way to scan suspicious areas. Many appreciate that it's free and useful for enhancing personal security. However, a significant concern across multiple reviews is the intrusive and abusive advertising within the app, including redirection to webpages asking for personal information, which has led some users to uninstall the app quickly.

### Pros

- Effectively detects hidden cameras, microphones, and other listening devices using phone sensors.
- Utilizes the phone's magnetometer (compass) to scan for metallic or electronic hidden objects.
- User-friendly and easy to use for scanning suspicious areas.
- Free to use and provides peace of mind by helping users locate hidden devices.
- Highly recommended by users who have found it useful and beneficial in various situations.

### Cons

- Contains intrusive and abusive advertisements disrupting user experience.
- Attempts to redirect users to external webpages requesting more personal information after ads.
- Some users uninstalled immediately due to overwhelming ads and doubts about app efficacy.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toolszone.hiddendevicesdetector)