Comparison

The Simple Camera vs SCamera Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Simple Camera

Capture high-quality photos and videos with a minimalist interface. This app offers intuitive controls, supports multiple camera lenses, and integrates with Apple Watch for quick access.

Highlights
  • High quality photos (48MP)
  • Live photos and videos
  • Minimal User Interface
  • Support UltraWide/Wide/Telephoto
  • Apple Watch support
  • Lock screen widget launch
  • Lockable focus and exposure
Features
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SIMPLE IS THE BEST. This is the most simple camera on our planet. - High quality photos(48MP), live photos and videos. - Minimal User Interface and sophisticated feature. - Easy and Intuitive to use. - Support UltraWide / Wide / Telephoto camera - Support Apple Watch - Launch-able from Lock screen widget. - Lockable focus and exposure. - Free App but almost no ads.

About

SCamera Pro

Capture photos and videos discreetly with a simulated turned-off device or fake background. Offers HD/4K recording, Apple Watch control, and Face/Touch ID protection.

Highlights
  • Discreet photo and video capture
  • Simulated turned-off device screen
  • Fake background display
  • Web browsing disguise
  • HD/4K recording with stabilization
  • Apple Watch control
  • Face ID/Touch ID protection
Features
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Looking for a discreet way to capture photos and videos without drawing attention? SCamera Pro allows you to secretly capture photos and record video. • SCamera Pro offers a video and a photo capture mode. Slide down to conceal your camera; slide up to reveal it. • Use a black background and a dimmed screen to simulate a turned-off device. • Tap the screen to capture a photo or start recording. Tap the screen again to stop recording. Photos and videos are automatically saved to your phone's gallery. • Add a fake background: display a still image while recording to create the perfect disguise. • Simulate web browsing by capturing photos while navigating the web. Tap the hidden button in the browser to capture a photo. • Adjust the camera preview – movable and resizable to suit your preferences. • Record in HD or 4K; capture photos in high quality, HD or 4K. • Record in 24, 30 or 60 FPS with enhanced stabilisation. • Unlock the screen with Face ID or Touch ID to protect your privacy. • Use your Apple Watch to capture photos or videos on your phone. Disclaimer SCamera Pro is a tool for capturing images and videos for lawful purposes, such as documenting events, gathering evidence, or personal recordkeeping. You, the user, are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of SCamera Pro complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. TotalContent expressly disclaims any liability for the content of recordings made using SCamera Pro. You acknowledge and agree that some countries or regions have specific regulations regarding the recording of images, video, or audio of other individuals, including requirements to obtain consent. It is your responsibility to be aware of and adhere to such laws. TotalContent shall not be held liable for any legal consequences arising from your failure to comply with local laws governing the use of recording devices. By using SCamera Pro, you affirm that you will not use the app for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to recording individuals without their consent where such consent is legally required, or recording any person in a location where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. If you have any doubts about the legality of using SCamera Pro in your location, it is your responsibility to seek legal advice before using the app. TotalContent does not provide legal advice, and any information provided within the app or its associated services should not be construed as legal guidance. For full terms, see our Terms of Service https://spycamera.pro/terms-of-service/.

Screenshots

The Simple Camera3 screens
SCamera Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Simple Camera at Free against SCamera Pro's $7.99. The Simple Camera also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 18). SCamera Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Simple Camera is free to download; SCamera Pro costs $7.99 up front. The Simple Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SCamera Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for The Simple Camera against 4.4 for SCamera Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Simple Camera has 206 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of The Simple Camera's written reviews are positive against 61% of SCamera Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, SCamera Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Simple Camera versus SCamera Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Simple CameraSCamera Pro
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.5 (206 ratings) — better4.4 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews60.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings206 — better18
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKANAME OHARATotalContent

Customer experience

The Simple Camera

All ratings206 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative33.3%

SCamera Pro

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

The Simple Camera

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Camera access button not working
  • Cannot switch between front and rear cameras
  • App freezes or closes unexpectedly
  • Photos not saving
Show 18 more
  • App not launching after permission granted
  • Feature broken: no longer goes to landscape with Apple TV
  • Focus problems, blurry photos
  • 48MP setting disables zoom
  • Vertical/horizontal orientation detection issues
  • Widget icon disappeared after update
  • Video focus issues
  • Shutter button placement issues
  • Volume buttons not working for shutter
  • App reverts to free mode after purchase
  • App crashes after update
  • Silent mode not working
  • Shutter sound randomly plays
  • Ads appearing during critical moments
  • In-app purchase not unlocking full version
  • App not saving photos after processing
  • Accelerometer metadata corrupted, causing orientation issues in other apps
  • 1:1 square shooting results in vertical shift

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add 24MP resolution option
  • Improve zoom functionality and buttons
  • Option to switch between main, telephoto, and ultra-wide lenses at 48MP
  • Add option to always have shutter sound on or off
  • Allow saving to custom albums
Show 9 more
  • Implement portrait mode
  • Add Timelapse and Panorama features
  • Add option to toggle adjustable exposure/brightness square
  • Support for cinematic mode
  • Add option to change app icon
  • Mirror effect for front camera
  • VGA resolution setting
  • Improve QR code reader functionality
  • Allow setting as default camera app

SCamera Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Simple Camera

One-time1
  • Full feature option$5.99
None

SCamera Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Simple Camera free?
The Simple Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SCamera Pro free?
SCamera Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Simple Camera or SCamera Pro?
The Simple Camera is rated higher. The Simple Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while SCamera Pro averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.
Do The Simple Camera or SCamera Pro have ads?
The Simple Camera shows ads; SCamera Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, The Simple Camera or SCamera Pro?
The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, and SCamera Pro fortnightly. Most recently, The Simple Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and SCamera Pro on September 23, 2026.

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