Comparison

MateCam vs InviCam

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

Head to head
About

MateCam

This mobile application is designed for smart sports DV devices, allowing users to better manage and utilize their equipment. It aims to help users capture and share inspiring life experiences, making life more exciting.

Highlights
  • Manage smart sports DV devices
  • Utilize sports DV equipment
  • Capture life experiences
  • Share inspiring moments
  • Enhance daily life
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本产品专为智能运动DV打造的手机应用软件,用户可以更好的管理并使用你的智能运动DV设备。 分享激情,令生活更精彩。运动DV乐章的宗旨——让世界各地开心幸福、活力四射的人们都来拍摄和分享鼓舞人心的生命体验。

About

InviCam

Capture photos and videos privately without cluttering your device's storage. Content is not saved locally unless you choose to share it. Offers easy sharing options and customizable camera settings for a streamlined experience.

Highlights
  • Private photo and video capture
  • No local storage by default
  • Direct sharing to social media and messengers
  • Customizable default camera
  • Easy photo/video mode switching
Features
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Record video while your screen stays completely black. InviCam is a stealth camera that turns your screen off the moment you hit record — no glow, no camera interface, nothing visible. Your phone looks like it's off. You're filming. ——— WHY INVICAM? ——— Regular camera apps light up your screen and give you away. InviCam is built for situations where that matters: security footage, candid street photography, meetings, lectures, personal documentation. Whatever the reason — your privacy is the priority. ——— FEATURES ——— • BLACK SCREEN RECORDING Screen goes completely dark when you start recording. Hold your phone naturally, lay it face-down, slip it in a pocket — InviCam keeps capturing. • SILENT SHUTTER No click, no sound, no indication. Take photos without anyone noticing. • FAKE BACKGROUND Display any image or a lock screen while InviCam records in the background. To anyone who glances at your screen — your phone looks completely normal. • PRIVATE ALBUM All recordings are stored in an encrypted vault protected by Face ID or Touch ID. Nothing goes to Camera Roll or iCloud unless you choose to share it. • WIDGET ACCESS Launch recording directly from your home screen — no need to open the app first. ——— PERFECT FOR ——— • Meetings and lectures (no distracting bright screen) • Candid and street photography • Home security and monitoring • Personal documentation • Any situation where a visible camera changes how people behave Privacy by default. Your footage stays on your device, locked by biometrics, until you decide what to do with it. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1P4s5bSk3NIwDRREHzs0vsNUf9d38b1HOyYmAjUvnj0g/mobilebasic Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1dwAEHE4WASwq0df3GErxrvHKgea9j3YjTg48SN4xNu8/mobilebasic

Screenshots

MateCam4 screens
InviCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: InviCam at 4.5 against MateCam's 1.7. InviCam also leads on ratings volume (248 vs 14) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). MateCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

Both are free to download. InviCam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MateCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InviCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InviCam has 248 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of MateCam's written reviews are positive against 12% of InviCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MateCam ships an update every 2 months, InviCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MateCam versus InviCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMateCamInviCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (14 ratings)4.5 (248 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.1% of reviews11.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14248 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer宇峰 顾Sergey Saltovskiy

Customer experience

MateCam

All ratings14 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.6%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.9%

InviCam

All ratings248 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative81.4%

In-app purchases

None

MateCam

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

InviCam

Subscriptions4
  • InviCam PRO$2.997 Days
  • InviCam PRO$4.991 Month
  • InviCam PRO1 Year trial$14.991 Year
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  • InviCam PRO3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Video recording access$1.99
  • Unlimited Photos$1.99
  • InviCamera Plus$2.99

Questions

Is MateCam free?
MateCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InviCam free?
InviCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MateCam or InviCam?
InviCam is rated higher. MateCam averages 1.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while InviCam averages 4.5 from 248 ratings.
Do MateCam or InviCam have ads?
Neither MateCam nor InviCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MateCam or InviCam?
MateCam ships an update every 2 months, and InviCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, MateCam was updated on October 14, 2026 and InviCam on October 15, 2026.

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