# SpyPic > Discreet camera app for stealthy photo capture with fake screen overlays. (iPhone/iPad app by Imaginary Feet, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spypic/id381470446 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Imaginary Feet, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/292363934) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.50/5 from 67 App Store ratings · 79 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 4.0 · 14 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-07-17 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spypic/id381470446/reviews.md ## What is SpyPic? Have you ever wanted to take a picture but didn’t want to be so obvious? SpyPic is the BEST app for that. FEATURED IN THE WSJ! ✓ “SpyPic is a surprisingly good camera app for taking stealth pictures, especially in situations where a little subterfuge is needed.” - http://lifeinlofi.com ✓ “It is exactly what it advertises it is!” - Lamm2003, 5/5 Rating ✓ “Works like a charm, came in handy to snap a picture of a roach at a fancy restaurant (for the yelp review) without causing a scene. App is also constantly updated with new features.”- eant, 5/5 Rating The ONLY spy camera app that works without making the camera noise on the iPod Touch 4th Gen. Just enable quick mode! FEATURES ⇨ ✓ Completely cover the iPhone/iPod touch screen with an “alibi activity” (fake screen) to hide the fact you are actually taking photos ✓ Tap anywhere on the screen to take pictures ✓ Double tap anywhere to start the automatic timer to take pictures ✓ Use Quick Mode to take photos with no shutter noise ✓ Keep your photos privately saved inside the app using password protected Photo Vault (in-app purchase) ✓ Dynamically swap alibi activities by swiping left or right ✓ Swipe up and down to adjust transparency of alibi screen ✓ Add your own custom alibi activities. (Take screenshots of YOUR home screen* to make it appear like your browsing your home screen and not really taking photos.) ✓ Use a super stealthy actual web browser plugin to surf the web while you SpyPic! (in-app purchase) ✓ Save, email, or upload your photos to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr etc., all without leaving the app! ✓ Stealth mode ✓ Frequently updated app! Version 1.3 update release notes: New Features: -Keep your photos private, save them inside SpyPic! (in-app purchase) -Surf web pages while you take pic using the full featured web browser alibi (in-app purchase). It’s super stealthy! -Now upload your photos directly to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc., directly from the app! This is accessible from the picture preview or inside the Photo Vault Improvements -Rebuilt the timer from the ground up! The timer is now started and stopped by double tapping on the screen. A notification will appear to tell you if it’s on or off. Photos will continuously capture until you stop at the interval you indicate 5-60 seconds -User Interface enhancements -Better camera focus when taking pictures -Now send feedback to the developers from inside the app -Two new default alibi screens! A calendar and calculator -Bug fixes If you have any issues/comments please email us or use the in app feedback feature. If you have an issue it’s best to email us rather than write a negative review. We respond to emails! It’s impossible to respond to a review! Unlock your inner spy – buy SpyPic now! --- * take screenshots by simultaneously holding the top power button and the bottom until the screen flashes DISCLAIMER: Application is for entertainment purposes only. You need to use the app in accordance with all local laws. ## Key features - Discreet photo capture - Fake screen overlays (alibi activities) - Tap to capture - Automatic timer - Quick mode for silent photos - Save photos privately - Share to social media ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $1.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Photo Storage Vault | $0.99 | one-time | | Interactive Web Browser Alibi Activity | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 79) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spypic/id381470446/reviews.md ### 1/5 — NO UPDATES!!!!!! *2015-09-22, version 1.33* The pictures aren’t keeping up with the iPhones of today. It’s been over 4 years since the developers updated this app. Their other app SpyVid has quit working altogether under iOS9 and due to lack of support and updates I give them 1 star as there is no option for zero stars. They should remove these apps from the store if they do not intend on keeping them up! ### 1/5 — Works horribly *2015-06-13, version 1.33* The app used to work great... On my iPhone 6 iOS8.3, most features do not work. I'm unable to get the app to work in stealth mode. ### 1/5 — Does not work! *2015-06-03, version 1.33* No longer works with iOS8. Hasn't been updated in years. Avoid. ### 5/5 — Cannot use Addon PhotoVault *2015-05-30, version 1.33* Please update. I cannot use PhotoVault after purchased it. The app frozen when I click on the View PhotoVault. ### 1/5 — Don't waste your money! *2015-04-18, version 1.33* It doesn't work! ### 3/5 — Can app be updated for higher quality pics? And fix camera bug? *2015-03-28, version 1.33* Update: This app is no longer working for me at all since the latest IOS 8 update. :( I really do enjoy this app a lot. It can be a bit slow to load, but the functionality of it is way better than I found anywhere else. But since it's last update in 2011, quality of pics has gone up, so it'd be nice if it could be applied to this app. Also, there seems to be a slight bug where the app defaults to the front camera, when I want it to be the back camera. I think an update would fix this. Can we get one? ### 5/5 — Waste of money. *2015-03-16, version 1.33* Photos don't save, vault freezes app. Here is the email I sent. Waiting for a response. ________ Hi. I need a refund. I bought this app and the vault and app don't work. It freezes when I try use the vault and when it's turned off the photos don't get added to the library. Access to the library is enabled. I need a refund on these purchases. iPhone 5s with latest iOS -mark ### 1/5 — Bad *2015-02-23, version 1.33* NoT working in iphone 5s give me my money back 😒😒😒😒😒😒 ### 1/5 — Once good - now useless *2015-02-06, version 1.33* Do not buy this if you are living in a year past 2012... App hasn't been updated since 2011 and simply will not work with latest phones and iOS. A major shame because this once was a great app! ### 1/5 — Don't buy *2014-12-16, version 1.33* Don't buy does not work with iOS 8 ## Frequently asked questions about SpyPic ### Does SpyPic have ads? The provided data does not specify if SpyPic contains advertisements. As it is a paid application, it is common for such apps to be ad-free. ### What is the price of SpyPic? SpyPic is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. ### What devices is SpyPic compatible with? SpyPic is designed for iPhone and iPod Touch devices. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed in the provided information. ### How often is SpyPic updated? The app is frequently updated, with the last update noted as June 23, 2011, for version 1.33. This indicates a history of ongoing development. ### What is the age rating for SpyPic? SpyPic has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### What are the main features of SpyPic? SpyPic allows users to take photos discreetly using fake screen overlays, offers a timer, silent photo capture, and the ability to save and share images. ### How does SpyPic ensure user privacy? The app features a password-protected Photo Vault (in-app purchase) to keep photos private within the application. It also allows for discreet capture to avoid drawing attention. ### What is the user sentiment for SpyPic? User reviews mention that the app works as advertised and is useful for discreet photography. One user specifically highlighted its utility for capturing a photo without causing a scene. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.33 — 2011-06-23 Many updates! New Features/Improvements: - Photo Vault is now PASSWORD PROTECTED (most requested feature) - SpyPic now supports two modes: ‘Quick Mode’ and Regular. Quick mode allows you to take photos faster with no noise (no longer have to manually put your device on vibrate) and regular is the original way. iPod Touch 4th Gen users can use Quick Mode to silence the shutter noise. - Option to disable the automatic timer. This will come in handy when you want to take photos quickly by tapping the screen. - Automatic photo timer now can take photos every 3 seconds (previously 5) - New Icon! - App now installs as ‘SP’ instead of SpyPic - New ‘Stealth Mode’ that locks the alibi screen and transparency in place to prevent inadvertent changes - Fixed bug that removed custom alibi activities when upgrading app Be sure to try out the two add-ons! Photo Vault - Allows you to store your photos secretly inside the app. Keep your personal photos and SpyPics separate! Web Browser - Use the web browser to surf webpages while you take pictures. Simply click the star icon to snap a photo. It doesn't get any more covert than this! As always, if you have any issues/comments please email us or use the in app feedback feature. If you have an issue it’s best to email us rather than write a negative review. We can respond to emails! We can’t respond to reviews. Thanks to all the feedback from users that helped with this update - Imaginary Feet ### 1.32 — 2011-05-09 Various bug fixes including improvements to the Photo Vault. Be sure to try out the two latest add-ons!! Photo Vault - Allows you to store your photos secretly inside the app. Keep your personal photos and SpyPics separate! Web Browser - Use the web browser to surf webpages while you take pictures. Simply click the star icon to snap a photo. It doesn't get any more covert than this! We have some very cool FREE features coming out soon. Thanks for all of the users that have submitted feedback to help this app better. We would love to see 5 star reviews in the app store. If you like SpyPic, please support us! If you have any issues... we respond to EVERY email. Use the feedback feature in the settings to send your comments. Thanks! ### 1.31 — 2011-04-28 Various bug fixes Try out the Web Browser add-on that allows you to surf any website while you still take pics. Very covert!! CURRENT PHOTO VAULT USERS: Skip this update! A few users have reported a crash when opening the Photo Vault. If you don't upgrade you won't get the crash. We are currently working to fix the issue. Expect update soon. ### 1.3 — 2011-04-22 Many updates! New Features: - Keep your photos private, save them inside SpyPic! (add-on) - Surf web pages while you take photos using the full featured web browser alibi (add-on). It’s super stealthy! - Now upload your photos directly to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc., directly from the app! This is accessible from the picture preview or inside the Photo Vault Improvements - Rebuilt the timer from the ground up! The timer is now started and stopped by double tapping on the screen. A notification will appear to tell you if it’s on or off. Photos will continuously capture at the selected interval (5-60 seconds) until you stop it. - User interface enhancements. - Better camera focus when taking pictures - Now send feedback to the developers from inside the app - Two new default alibi screens! A calendar and calculator - Bug fixes As always, if you have any issues/comments please email us or use the in app feedback feature. If you have an issue it’s best to email us rather than write a negative review. We can respond to emails! We can’t respond to reviews. Thanks to all the feedback from users that helped with this update - Imaginary Feet NOTE: Some users are reporting the alibi activities may load blank or transparency doesn’t adjust. A complete restart of the app will fix the issue. We have already submitted an update and should be available any day now! ### 1.2 — 2010-11-16 NOW with ability to have full screen alibi activities! - added option to hide status bar (click top of screen to access settings) - added option to enable/disable shake to change the [front/back] cameras. - various bug fixes ## More apps by Imaginary Feet, LLC - [SpyVid](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spyvid/id398952707) - [Frametastic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frametastic/id427063436) - [ProfilePic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profilepic/id431653745) - [Collagetastic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collagetastic/id529944055) All apps by Imaginary Feet, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/292363934 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*