# SpyVid > Discreet video recording with customizable fake screen overlays. (iPhone/iPad app by Imaginary Feet, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spyvid/id398952707 (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: 3.00/5 from 80 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 4.0 · 14 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-10-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spyvid/id398952707/reviews.md ## What is SpyVid? The reviews are in: This is the BEST app in the app store for secretly recording video! You really have to try it out yourself to see how easy it is to start recording video without anyone knowing! ✓ “Very very very clever!” - Alister Henton, 5/5 Rating ✓ “If you want a true spy video application, this is the best one on the market right now. “ - http://neta1o.com/research/iphone-spy-camera-apps.html iPhone 3G USERS: Due to the video recording limitations of the 3G, you will NOT be able to use this application. ======= FEATURES ======= ✓ Intuitive and easy to use ✓ Tap ANYWHERE on the screen to start recording; tap again to stop recording ✓ Completely cover the iPhone/iPod touch screen with an “alibi activity” (fake screen) to hide the fact you are actually recording videos ✓ Adjustable video quality setting and record UP TO 720p! (iPhone 4) ✓ Keep your videos privately stored INSIDE the app and not in the photo library, using a PASSWORD-PROTECTED video vault (in-app purchase) ✓ Record video while actually surfing any website (in-app purchase). Simply tap the Star icon to start/stop recording. The bottom bar will slightly change color when you are recording as an indicator. ✓ Leave your spy camera somewhere and record up to ONE HOUR using the built in timer! ✓ Customize EVERY aspect of what’s on the screen while recording. ✓ 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 recording video*) ✓ Dynamically swap alibi activities by swiping left or right ✓ Swipe up and down to adjust transparency of alibi screen ✓ Super STEALTH mode to help covertness ✓ We are serious about providing FREQUENT updates! NEW Version 1.3 FEATURES ✓ Added password protection to Video Vault ✓ High quality video recording up-to 1 Hour ✓ New Icon ✓ New stealth mode that locks the alibi screen and transparency in place to prevent inadvertent changes ✓ Fixed bug that deleted custom alibis when updating app ✓ SpyVid now installs as SV ✓ Various bug and performance fixes Version 1.3 FEATURES ✓ Option to enable Web Browser ✓ Improved speed while saving videos. Works best on low or medium quality ✓ Better recording reliability! Added support to save videos when the app is inadvertently closed. Videos are temporarily saved upon close and when you re-open the app they are copied to the appropriate destination ✓ Completely redesigned the video vault. It now feels more like the native photos app. Also includes the ability to email videos smaller than 20 megabytes! Version 1.2 FEATURES ✓ Option to enable Video Vault ✓ Video Vault stores videos uncompressed in their originally recorded format (unlike other video storage apps) ✓ Change settings while recording ✓ Better indications when you start/stop recording. ✓ Improved user interface and experience COMING SOON ✓ Low light video recording! Feel free to send us feedback about any features you would like to see. Most of our updates are user driven and based on what they want! We thank you for your part in making this the BEST spy video app!! Unlock your inner spy – buy SpyVid now! --- * take screenshots by simultaneously holding the top power button and the bottom until the screen flashes NOTE: If you have any issues with the app please fill out the feedback form from inside the app or send an email to spyvid@imaginaryfeet.com. We can’t respond to reviews! If you have a problem let us know so we can fix it. We respond to EVERY email. ## Key features - Tap anywhere to record/stop - Customizable alibi activity screen - Adjustable video quality up to 720p - One-hour recording timer - Super stealth mode - Frequent updates ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $1.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Video Storage Vault | $0.99 | one-time | | Web Browser Alibi Activity | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spyvid/id398952707/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Crappy and buggy *2014-10-04* This thing constantly sets itself to use the front camera, making it useless. It also constantly fails to save videos. ### 4/5 — Change icon/home screen *2014-07-15* Solid App. Please update. Busted. App as "SV" is first to show up in search function. Someone pushes home button and app drops out to show what was happening. Change app icon to not be so identifiable. Or, drop to home screen upon exit. Otherwise, works just as advertised. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2014-02-03* Does exactly what you want it to do. Captures those glorious moments in high definition, for up to 60 minutes at a time! ### 3/5 — Great when it works. *2012-11-28* Which is about 60% of the time. Other times it freezes and doesn't save the video. ### 2/5 — Can't save or export videos *2012-10-10* Do not buy until this is updated. This app used to be great, with OS6 I cannot save video. So I spent more for the in app purchase so I could save to video vault. I can now save in the app but I cannot export to my photos, and I can't email the video because it is too large. So I can't do anything with the video but watch on my phone. I sent an email to support but no reply. ### 3/5 — Works Good!! *2012-09-11* I tried and it does good. I like how you control how long to record. I love how I did a screen shot of my normal phone screen and used that as my display when I'm recording people without them even knowing. All they see is my main phone screen while they are being recorded. It does need upgrade for very low light, for when a TV is the only source of light. It would be perfect if that came out. Overall, I enjoy & use quite a lot. ### 3/5 — Update needed *2012-09-11* This app used to be awesome...best vid app I'd used...until I upgraded to IOS5 on my IP4. Now it crashes 9 out of 10 times. I'm really hopeful that there is an update soon because it would be such a shame to lose such a potentially great app. I wouldn't recommend purchasing unless you can verify that it has been repaired/updated for ios5. I would give 5 stars if it didn't crash! ### 4/5 — Cam *2012-05-12* It is not bad; it does crash once in a while but overall it gets the job done. Wished it supported 1080 hd realistically. ### 5/5 — Works great!! *2012-03-14* Really nice app. Can stealth record perfectly on iP4. I got some great videos from it. Gets 5 stars because it did what I needed. Few simple upgrades would help though. Most have been mentioned already in other reviews. Would like to see a video rotation option feature for saved recordings. ### 4/5 — Home screen *2012-01-10* This is a great app, it works really well with the upgrades. I would like to see it return to the home screen with your passcode, or at least return to the front page of your apps. Its a more natural look when you close out of recording. ## Frequently asked questions about SpyVid ### Does SpyVid have ads? The provided data does not specify if SpyVid contains advertisements. However, it is a paid application, which often implies an ad-free experience. ### What is the price of SpyVid? SpyVid is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. ### What devices is SpyVid compatible with? SpyVid is compatible with iPhone and iPod touch devices. However, iPhone 3G users cannot use this application due to video recording limitations. ### What is the age rating for SpyVid? SpyVid has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### How often is SpyVid updated? The developers state they are serious about providing frequent updates. The latest version, 1.31, was released on June 23, 2011. ### What do users like about SpyVid? User reviews highlight its cleverness and effectiveness as a true spy video application. One review gave it a 5/5 rating. ### Can I store videos within SpyVid? Yes, videos can be stored privately inside the app using a password-protected video vault. This feature was added in version 1.2 and redesigned in version 1.3. ### How does the alibi activity feature work in SpyVid? The alibi activity feature allows you to display a fake screen, such as a website or your home screen, to hide the fact that you are recording video. You can customize these alibi screens and swap them by swiping. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.31 — 2011-06-23 - Added password protection to Video Vault (most requested feature!) - Increased recording limit for high quality videos (1 hour) - New icon! - The name of the app is now 'SV' instead of SpyVid - New stealth mode that locks the alibi screen and transparency in place to prevent inadvertent changes - Fixed bug that deleted new alibis when upgrading the app - Various bug and performance 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 ### 1.3 — 2011-05-19 - Completely redesigned Video Vault. Now looks more like the native photos app. Also includes the ability to Email videos smaller than 20 megabytes! - Increased speed when saving videos (works best on low or medium quality) - Added Web Browser plugin that allows you to record videos while surfing any website. Very covert!! Simply tap the star icon to start/stop recording. The bottom bar will slightly change color to indicate you are recording. - Now better recording reliability! If you accidentally close the app while recording the video is no longer lost! It will be temporarily stored in the app and when you re-open SpyVid it will copy it to your Photo Library or Video Vault - Note: You may need to reload your custom alibi activities. Some users have reported this. If you update the app and see the camera preview with no alibi then you will have to reload it. We will address this with an update. WE CAN'T RESPOND TO REVIEWS. If you have a problem and want a solution, please use the in app feedback form or send an email to spyvid@imaginaryfeet.com. We respond to EVERY email! Thanks to all the users for their feedback and comments! Please rate us in the app store if you like the app! ### 1.2 — 2011-02-10 Check out the newly added Video Vault that allows you to keep your recorded videos PRIVATELY stored inside the app!* Updates - Added clearer notifications when recording or stopping record - Added ability to change app settings even while recording - Added popup tips which can be disabled - Various bug fixes If you have any bugs/issues please send an email to pat@imaginaryfeet.com * Available as in-app purchase Thanks to all the users who send comments/suggestions. You are responsible for the success of SpyVid! ### 1.1 — 2010-11-16 NOW with ability to have full screen alibi activities! - added option to select low, medium or high (720p)* video quality!. Lower quality will take less space and allow for lengthier recording. - 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 - added option to hide/show red recording dot - various bug fixes *iPhone 4 only ### 1.0 — 2010-10-27 No release notes. ## More apps by Imaginary Feet, LLC - [SpyPic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spypic/id381470446) - [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 2026-08-21.*