# Cloud Spy vs SP Camera

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Spy | SP Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-spy/id498190577/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#103** |
| Size | 48 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GGM41](https://appshunter.io/developer/387618259) | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Spy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-spy/id498190577)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capture camera task | $0.99 | one-time |
| Copy Paste Feature | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### SP Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Works as expected
- 👍 Useful features
- 🔒 No data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔋 Battery issues
- 🔒 Green light indicator
- 🔒 Can't turn off camera indicator

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*