Comparison

Polite 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

Polite Camera

Capture photos and videos discreetly in low-light or sensitive environments. This app minimizes screen brightness to avoid disturbing others during performances, weddings, or school events. All user settings are saved for quick and convenient use.

Highlights
  • Low-brightness screen
  • Video recording
  • Photo capture
  • User settings saved
  • Discreet operation
Features
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Now all user settings are saved for maximum convenience and speed!! The Polite Camera application let's you take pictures or make fantastic videos with your phone even in situations when the brightness of your phone would disturb others especially if you are sitting in the first row. Imagine the following situations when this application is very useful: - you are watching the performance of your child in the parents evening in the primary or high school. The light is off in the room. The brightness of your phone would ruin the performance. - you are on a wedding of your friends and you are making a video or taking photoes of the event. The brightness of your phone would ruin the event. - you are invited to the concert of your friend. You are sitting in the first row and would like to take some photoes or make video. The brightness of your phone would bother the others whom would like to enjoy the performance.

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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Recommended for private investigators and journalists. 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

Polite Camera3 screens
SCamera Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Polite Camera at $0.99 against SCamera Pro's $7.99. Polite Camera also leads on iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.0). SCamera Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 18 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 50%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Polite Camera costs $0.99 and SCamera Pro $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polite Camera ships an update every 18 months, SCamera Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Polite Camera versus SCamera Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolite CameraSCamera Pro
Price$0.99 — better$7.99
Rating—4.5 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews60.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMaria OrmodiTotalContent

Customer experience

Polite Camera

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

SCamera Pro

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

In-app purchases

None

Polite Camera

No in-app purchases

None

SCamera Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polite Camera free?
Polite Camera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SCamera Pro free?
SCamera Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Polite Camera or SCamera Pro have ads?
Neither Polite Camera nor SCamera Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polite Camera or SCamera Pro?
Polite Camera ships an update every 18 months, and SCamera Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Polite Camera was updated on October 12, 2026 and SCamera Pro on October 21, 2026.

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