Comparison

Cloud Spy vs SP Camera

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Spy

Remotely access your Mac or iOS device's camera to capture photos and videos. It offers motion detection, scheduled recording, and file transfer capabilities, all managed over the internet via Dropbox.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac/iOS camera access
  • Photo and video capture
  • Motion detection with notifications
  • Scheduled camera tasks
  • File drag and drop
  • Remote screenshot capture
Features
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Application to capture photo, video web cam from Mac computer, or other iPhone, iPad, or iPod, with help from Dropbox, and control it over internet. The iPhone, iPad, or iPod can used as client as well as server camera. Optional Mac server software called "Cloud Spy Svr", and please download from Mac App store, if you want to use your Mac computer as server camera or as Client at the same time. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cloud-spy-svr/id501988002?ls=1&mt=12 * Using "Cloud Spy" you can easily access your Mac Camera, iPhone, or iPad as server camera capture it, and display it in your iPhone, iPad. * Download 30 second video from server camera * Detect motion in front of Mac webcam, and record the activity, and notify IOS client. * Stream image (WIFI only) * You can also make task to inform server to capture camera from start time, interval of taking snapshot and duration. * Using "copy paste" features, whenever you copy text or image from your mac, the text and image will be automatically send to iPhone/iPad app. * Now you can drag and drop file to iPhone or iPad with easy You can remote control Mac OS X camera and download the image when you on the move. Do not need special software or network setting to use this application, just register for Dropbox account "www.dropbox.com" (its free). Features - Motion detection and inform client through push notification - Record video by your command over internet. - Capture camera on your mac using iPhone, iPad - Capture screenshot on your mac using iPhone, iPad - Send command to server to capture image by tasks (start time, duration, and interval) no need to trigger server to capture camera manually. Easy Install (1) Apply for Dropbox account if you dont have one (www.dropbox.com) (2) Download this software on iPhone or iPad, and link to Dropbox using Dropbox Account. (3) Download server application, run and link to Dropbox using Dropbox Account and you are done. Please go to following website for more detail how to install dan use the software. http://www.gmsoft.net/Cloud%20Spy.html

About

SP Camera

Capture photos and videos discreetly using fake backgrounds that simulate web browsing, a clock, or a static image. Features include motion detection, a photo timer, and password-protected storage for your captured media.

Highlights
  • Discreet photo and video capture
  • Fake background simulation
  • Motion detection recording
  • Automatic photo timer
  • Password-protected storage
  • Manual camera controls
  • Multiple recording modes
Features
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Want to secretly capture photos and videos without anyone notices, here is the app that you need: SP Camera. With SP Camera, you can record video, or take pictures without being seen while the device shows one of fake backgrounds. Simulate that you are browsing the web, a blog or leave the device on a table showing a still image or a time clock while recording. Automatically record and save video if any motion occurs on the scene with Motion Detector Sensor. With built-in Photo Timer, this app automatically captures photos every few seconds without touching the capture button again. Save your photos and videos in the password protected private folder. Moreover, you can hide all the UI control buttons to simulate a real spy experience. MODE * Photo: automatically capture photo without tap any buttons with Photo Timer up to 48MP * Video: record video and capture still photo at the same time (snap 8MP photo while recording 4K video) * Motion Detector: automatically record only if any motion occurs on the scene * Slow Motion: support high frame rate or slow motion video recording on both front and rear camera * Timelapse: record video in fast motion action up to 32x * Horizontal: always record video in landscape even the device is held in portrait orientation * Double Cameras: simultaneously record video with two different camera lens CAMERA • Manual camera control with focus, exposure, ISO, and white balance adjustment • Ability for photo capturing & video recording at the same time for all video modes • Save more storage with changeable video recording resolution between QVGA 240p, VGA 480p, HD 720p, FullHD 1080p or 4K 2160p • Ability to zoom in & zoom out up to 10x • Support dual and triple rear camera lens devices • Automatically boost low light photo & video visibility and quality • Limitable video recording duration and numbers of Photo Timer photos • Cinematic video stabilization support for shake-free video recording • Tap on camera view area to focus and adjust exposure • Adjustable auto or manual focus and exposure • Ability to record silent video (without sound) • Support volume buttons actions for photo capturing and video recording • Save photo and video in passcode protected private app folder or save to camera roll • Ability to add date and time stamp when capturing photo or recording motion detector video • Choose different styles of Double Cameras mode recording including Picture-in-Picture, Split View, and Dual Files INTERFACE • Automatic Mode: auto perform record action and other actions when app launch • Easy Mode: easily tap any area to take photo and double tap to start/stop video recording • Screen is completely black simulate the device is turned off • No camera flash or on-screen flash is appeared • Fake other people that you're on other activities by using fake backgrounds • Alternative image slideshow or animated clock or reactive web browsing fake backgrounds • Ability to your own image fake backgrounds • Dimmed screen with zero brightness in black background • Adjustable the visibilty of the UI transparency • Movable and resizable camera preview • Clarify the actions correctly with Text, Voice, and Haptic Feedback PASSCODE • No one can stop your recording by secure the recording and lock UI buttons with passcode • Advanced passcode system can lock app startup, lock camera UI buttons, or lock gallery viewing • Hide App Folder private photos and videos with failed passcode input GALLERY • Built-in gallery for viewing photos and videos and easy sharing • Recover deleted photos and videos within 7 days with Trash Folder REMOTE • Wireless Apple Watch Remote supported for recording control NOTES: • Built-in Gallery Viewer unable to play slow-mo video in slow motion action. • Double Cameras mode required iPhone or iPad with A12 or A12X chipset or later. • 48MP photos capturing required iPhone 14 Pro series or iPhone 15 series or later. • 4K 120fps recording required iPhone 16 Pro series or later.

Screenshots

Cloud Spy4 screens
SP Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cloud Spy at Free against SP Camera's $9.99. SP Camera's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Cloud Spy is free to download; SP Camera costs $9.99 up front. Cloud Spy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SP Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SP Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SP Camera has 1.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Cloud Spy's written reviews are positive against 58% of SP Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Spy ships an update every 3 months, SP Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Cloud Spy versus SP Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud SpySP Camera
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating3.7 (15 ratings)4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews58.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings151.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#93 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGGM41Ratha Sou

Customer experience

Cloud Spy

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

SP Camera

All ratings1,729 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral12.2%
Negative29.6%

Bugs and requests

Cloud Spy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SP Camera

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Video recording stops unexpectedly
  • Audio not recording in some videos
  • App crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
  • Issues with dual camera and telephoto lens
  • Problems with hidden/easy mode

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to delete multiple files
  • Allow customization of recording notifications
  • Add support for higher video resolutions
  • Improve volume button controls
  • Add option to record while device is locked

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cloud Spy

One-time3
  • Capture camera task$0.99
  • Copy Paste Feature$0.99
  • Pro Version$0.99
None

SP Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Spy free?
Cloud Spy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SP Camera free?
SP Camera costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cloud Spy or SP Camera?
SP Camera is rated higher. Cloud Spy averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while SP Camera averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Cloud Spy or SP Camera have ads?
Cloud Spy shows ads; SP Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Spy or SP Camera?
Cloud Spy ships an update every 3 months, and SP Camera monthly. Most recently, Cloud Spy was updated on October 2, 2026 and SP Camera on October 13, 2026.

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