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CovertCam

CovertCam

by Adrian Moorhouse

98 ratings
104 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📷 Photo & Video
$1.99 $0.99

Lowest price: Free 3 years ago (-100%)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 6, 2012
  • September 10, 2019

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About

Capture photos and videos discreetly with a black screen interface. Ideal for concerts and festivals, this app offers a hidden preview and various shooting modes. Customize settings and save preferences for quick access.

✓Black screen interface
✓Discrete preview window
✓Live photos
✓Burst mode
✓Customizable settings
✓Single tap photo capture
✓Swipe gestures for modes
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of CovertCam. Based on 98 reviews and a 3.4/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • ✨Discreet recording capability with black screen interface
  • 📸Simple and intuitive controls once understood
  • ⚡Quick and responsive when functioning properly
  • 🎥Clean audio and video quality
  • 👨‍💼Responsive developer support for technical issues
  • 💰Affordable one-time purchase price

Negative things

  • 🔴Prominent red/green recording indicator defeats covert purpose
  • 🐛Video recording frequently fails or doesn't work
  • ❌App crashes repeatedly and becomes unstable
  • 🚫Permission access issues - doesn't appear in settings
  • 📱Incompatible with newer iPhone models and iOS versions
  • 💾Files not saved or inaccessible after recording
  • 🖼️UI elements cut off or misaligned on screen
  • ⚠️No developer updates for extended periods
  • 🎬Confusing controls and unclear instructions
  • 🔧Settings page partially hidden or non-functional
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What's New in CovertCam

4.0.2

September 10, 2019

Bug fixes

User reviews

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The video function does not work!

It doesn’t matter how many times you two finger tap it. It does not record a video. Yes I’m in video mode. Taking photos with a tap of 1 finger works fine, but 2 fingers is a no go.
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Response from developer

Hi, Thanks for the review update! I’ll certainly take your feedback into account, really appreciate it. I’ve noticed there are a few bugs which need to be fixed, one being the toggle for Live Photo! Thanks again! ——- In or­der to take video you need to be in 'video mode' - Swipe right and you toggle between pho­to and video mode. An in­dic­a­tion that you are in 'video mode' will be that the view find­er will slightly en­large. Once in 'video mode' you can double tap to start the video. This will allow you to take video or photo.

4K?

Why will it not take video in 4k? Also when you rotate phone to take in landscape it does video in landscape but only in 1080 and you also need to then rotate it to make it true landscape in the edit. Can you fix this?
4K? Support?4K? Support?

Its been years can you consider?

Its been years and users are asking for the same thing can you atleast consider removing the red dot in video mode? We would all appreciate it and then you’d have the perfect app for covert recording, if not can you atleast give me a reason? App is a 3.5 just because of the red dot man, other wise it’s absolutely perfect
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Best app

Best app for candid photography!
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Video doesn’t work

Only lets me take photos. Video doesn’t work.
Non of the other instructions work.

Hasn’t worked properly since iPhone 11
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Response from developer

In order to get to video mode you need to swipe right (if you have the viewfinder on display it will slightly enlarge to give you feedback you’re in video mode). If you then double tap it should start recording. Hopefully this resolved your issues as the app does work on all devices without issue.

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

Video recording does not work - two-finger tap unresponsive

Bug

Double-tap triggers live photo instead of video

Bug

App crashes on launch or during use

Bug

Permission denied errors preventing camera/microphone access

Bug

App doesn't appear in iOS settings for permission management

Bug

Settings page cuts off right side content

Bug

Preview window disappears and cannot be restored without restart

Bug

Incompatibility with iPhone XS, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone XR

Bug

Incompatibility with iOS 12 and newer versions

Bug

Recorded files not saved to device

Bug

App freezes with 'Tap To Restart' message

Bug

UI misalignment on certain device models

Bug

Cannot record while using other apps

Bug

Fake home screen background displays instead of black screen

Bug
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Requested Features

11 requests

Remove or minimize the red/green recording indicator light

Feature

Add option to toggle recording light on/off

Feature

Implement customizable background images instead of black screen

Feature

Add ability to hide or disable recording indicator after 3-5 seconds

Feature

Support for 4K video recording

Feature

Proper landscape video orientation without manual rotation in editing

Feature

Apple Watch integration for remote recording

Feature

Ability to view and manage recorded files within app

Feature

Mute shutter sound option

Feature

Support for multitasking with music apps

Feature

Adjustable preview window with live preview during sizing

Feature

FAQ

What does CovertCam do?

CovertCam is a camera application designed for discreet photo and video capture. It features a black screen interface, making it less obvious that you are taking pictures or videos, which is particularly useful in public settings like concerts or festivals.

What are the key features of CovertCam?

Key features include a discrete preview window that can be hidden, the ability to take live photos, and a burst mode for capturing multiple shots. Users can also customize and save their preferred settings, and control photo/video modes and camera switching via simple swipe gestures.

How much does CovertCam cost?

Based on the provided information, CovertCam is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

Is CovertCam compatible with my device?

The description mentions that it is not possible to auto-disable the shutter sound due to iOS Developer Program License Agreement, and that indications on the screen are required. This suggests the app is designed for iOS devices.

What are common use cases for CovertCam?

The primary use case is for capturing photos and videos at events like concerts and festivals where discreet recording is desired. It can also be used in any situation where a user wishes to take photos or videos without drawing attention to their device.