# BlackVideo (One vs SP Camera

The clearest difference is price: BlackVideo (One at $1.99 against SP Camera's $9.99. BlackVideo (One also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). SP Camera's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 44) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

BlackVideo (One costs $1.99 and SP Camera $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for BlackVideo (One against 4.5 for SP Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SP Camera has 1.8K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of BlackVideo (One's written reviews are positive against 58% of SP Camera's.

BlackVideo (One ships an update fortnightly, SP Camera every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackVideo (One | SP Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackvideo-one-touch-rec/id500676238/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#48** |
| Size | 3 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AppMadang](https://appshunter.io/developer/431886186) | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackVideo (One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackvideo-one-touch-rec/id500676238)

Instantly capture video recordings with a single touch, ensuring you never miss spontaneous moments. This app offers quick recording initiation and stopping, along with advanced features like 4K video, album management, and Wi-Fi transfer.

**Highlights:** One-touch video recording, Instant start and stop, 4K video recording support, Album management, Wi-Fi transfer, File loss prevention

**In-app purchases:** none


### SP Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #48 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 BlackVideo (One free?

BlackVideo (One costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SP Camera free?

SP Camera costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BlackVideo (One or SP Camera?

SP Camera is rated higher. BlackVideo (One averages 4.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while SP Camera averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do BlackVideo (One or SP Camera have ads?

Neither BlackVideo (One nor SP Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlackVideo (One or SP Camera?

BlackVideo (One ships an update fortnightly, and SP Camera every 4 months. Most recently, BlackVideo (One was updated on October 29, 2026 and SP Camera on October 29, 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.*