# SP Camera — Capture without any notice

> Secretly capture photos and videos with fake backgrounds and motion detection. (iPhone/iPad app by Ratha Sou.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 1,729 App Store ratings · 269 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews.md

## What is SP Camera?

Want to secretly capture photos and videos without anyone notices, here is the app that you need: SP Camera.

With SP Camera, you can record video, or take pictures without being seen while the device shows one of fake backgrounds.
Simulate that you are browsing the web, a blog or leave the device on a table showing a still image or a time clock while recording.
Automatically record and save video if any motion occurs on the scene with Motion Detector Sensor.
With built-in Photo Timer, this app automatically captures photos every few seconds without touching the capture button again.
Save your photos and videos in the password protected private folder.
Moreover, you can hide all the UI control buttons to simulate a real spy experience.

MODE
* Photo: automatically capture photo without tap any buttons with Photo Timer up to 48MP
* Video: record video and capture still photo at the same time (snap 8MP photo while recording 4K video)
* Motion Detector: automatically record only if any motion occurs on the scene
* Slow Motion: support high frame rate or slow motion video recording on both front and rear camera
* Timelapse: record video in fast motion action up to 32x
* Horizontal: always record video in landscape even the device is held in portrait orientation
* Double Cameras: simultaneously record video with two different camera lens

CAMERA
• Manual camera control with focus, exposure, ISO, and white balance adjustment
• Ability for photo capturing & video recording at the same time for all video modes
• Save more storage with changeable video recording resolution between QVGA 240p, VGA 480p, HD 720p, FullHD 1080p or 4K 2160p
• Ability to zoom in & zoom out up to 10x
• Support dual and triple rear camera lens devices
• Automatically boost low light photo & video visibility and quality
• Limitable video recording duration and numbers of Photo Timer photos
• Cinematic video stabilization support for shake-free video recording
• Tap on camera view area to focus and adjust exposure
• Adjustable auto or manual focus and exposure
• Ability to record silent video (without sound)
• Support volume buttons actions for photo capturing and video recording
• Save photo and video in passcode protected private app folder or save to camera roll
• Ability to add date and time stamp when capturing photo or recording motion detector video
• Choose different styles of Double Cameras mode recording including Picture-in-Picture, Split View, and Dual Files

INTERFACE
• Automatic Mode: auto perform record action and other actions when app launch
• Easy Mode: easily tap any area to take photo and double tap to start/stop video recording
• Screen is completely black simulate the device is turned off
• No camera flash or on-screen flash is appeared
• Fake other people that you're on other activities by using fake backgrounds
• Alternative image slideshow or animated clock or reactive web browsing fake backgrounds
• Ability to your own image fake backgrounds
• Dimmed screen with zero brightness in black background
• Adjustable the visibilty of the UI transparency
• Movable and resizable camera preview
• Clarify the actions correctly with Text, Voice, and Haptic Feedback

PASSCODE
• No one can stop your recording by secure the recording and lock UI buttons with passcode
• Advanced passcode system can lock app startup, lock camera UI buttons, or lock gallery viewing
• Hide App Folder private photos and videos with failed passcode input

GALLERY
• Built-in gallery for viewing photos and videos and easy sharing
• Recover deleted photos and videos within 7 days with Trash Folder

REMOTE
• Wireless Apple Watch Remote supported for recording control

NOTES:
• Built-in Gallery Viewer unable to play slow-mo video in slow motion action.
• Double Cameras mode required iPhone or iPad with A12 or A12X chipset or later.
• 48MP photos capturing required iPhone 14 Pro series or iPhone 15 series or later.
• 4K 120fps recording required iPhone 16 Pro series or later.

## Key features

- Discreet photo and video capture
- Fake background simulation
- Motion detection recording
- Automatic photo timer
- Password-protected storage
- Manual camera controls
- Multiple recording modes

## What do users think of SP Camera?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Works as expected
- 👍 Useful features
- 🔒 No data collection

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔋 Battery issues
- 🔒 Green light indicator
- 🔒 Can't turn off camera indicator

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Video recording stops unexpectedly
- Audio not recording in some videos
- App crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
- Issues with dual camera and telephoto lens
- Problems with hidden/easy mode

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to delete multiple files
- Allow customization of recording notifications
- Add support for higher video resolutions
- Improve volume button controls
- Add option to record while device is locked

## Recent user reviews (10 of 269)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews.md

### 5/5 — PLEASE Help

*2026-08-19, version 7.8.2*

I got a 17 pro max, loaded it up from the cloud but in my app i used to tap and hd under the displayed albums and now it doesn’t work.   Also the settings cog that would be in the upper corner in the ‘i’ screen isnt there.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2026-06-05, version 7.8.2*

As soon as I open the app all I see is an image and nowhere to go for settings. I hear the shutter noise repeating but no photo captured.

### 2/5 — Cut short

*2026-05-22, version 7.8.2*

Video cut way short.

### 2/5 — Freezing

*2026-05-17, version 7.8.2*

Freezes up. My phone has plenty of space for recording. Needs in my opinion, more backgrounds and blending screen camouflage.

### 5/5 — (resolved)Can’t adjust preview size

*2026-03-23, version 7.8.2*

Thx for quickly action ☺️

### 2/5 — Your update made it worse

*2026-03-19, version 7.8.1*

Now you can't adjust the size of the window screen on the menu and the interface looks fake and not legit anymore. When you try to scroll up it doesn't work. You guys really sold out. The update seems more restrictive than an actual improvement

### 4/5 — Interesting

*2026-01-30, version 7.7.5*

Recording slow motion ok the app doesn’t look as good/quality as when I do it with the iPhone 16 pro max. Web page as background only allows to use Wikipedia as a background not other links/websites…other than that it does its job.

### 5/5 — Video

*2025-12-26, version 7.7.5*

The app is great! 
Any possible way to up the resolution for the video ? 
Thanks

### 1/5 — IPhone 17 series cannot be use

*2025-12-21, version 7.7.5*

Rubbish wasting money

### 5/5 — Longtime user

*2025-11-21, version 7.7.5*

I use SP for candid street photography, still images with a black screen. Works great.

## Frequently asked questions about SP Camera

### What does SP Camera do?

SP Camera allows you to secretly capture photos and videos without anyone noticing. It achieves this by displaying fake backgrounds, such as a simulated web browser or a clock, while recording or taking pictures in the background. This makes it appear as though you are engaged in other activities on your device.

### What are the key features of SP Camera?

Key features include the ability to record video and take photos simultaneously, a motion detector that automatically records when movement is detected, and a photo timer for continuous capture. It also offers manual camera controls, various recording modes like slow-motion and timelapse, and the option to save media in a password-protected folder.

### Is SP Camera free to use?

Yes, SP Camera is available for free. The provided information indicates that the app does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### What devices is SP Camera compatible with?

While specific OS versions are not detailed, the app description mentions support for dual and triple rear camera lens devices, and the ability to record in various resolutions up to 4K. This suggests compatibility with modern smartphones that have advanced camera capabilities.

### What are some common use cases for SP Camera?

Common use cases include discreetly documenting events, capturing candid moments without disturbing subjects, or using it for personal security by recording suspicious activity through motion detection. The fake background feature allows for covert operation in public or private settings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.8.2 — 2026-03-22

- Bug fixed related with Interface settings scrollview

### 7.8.1 — 2026-03-19

- Bug fixes and performance improvement

### 7.8 — 2026-03-17

• Optimized layouts for iOS 26
• More customize interface settings

### 7.7.5 — 2025-05-06

• Added support JPEG format for capturing 48MP photo resolution

- Bug fixed where Double Cameras's video recording got interruption by phone call
- Bug fixed where photos are not captured properly with volume buttons in Double Cameras mode's Dual Files style

### 7.7.2 — 2024-08-21

- Bug fixed related with caching gallery thumbnails system which can cause app crashes

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