CovertCam vs Remove person
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CovertCam
Capture photos and videos discreetly with a black screen interface. Ideal for concerts and festivals, this app offers a hidden preview and various shooting modes. Customize settings and save preferences for quick access.
- Black screen interface
- Discrete preview window
- Live photos
- Burst mode
- Customizable settings
- Single tap photo capture
- Swipe gestures for modes
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The original black screen camera app. No nonsense app with no silly gimmicks. Take a photo or video with a touch of the blacked out screen. Made for concert and festival goers Features include: - Discrete preview window that can be hidden - Live photos available - Burst mode All settings can be uniquely set to your preferences and saved. CovertCam v4.0.2 features: - Single tap anywhere on screen for photo - Swipe right to toggle video mode, then double tap anywhere on screen for video (double tap again to stop) - Swipe left to toggle front/rear cameras - Swipe right to toggle photo/video mode - Press and hold (3+ seconds) for settings/removing settings menu - Burst mode - Takes a photo every x seconds Coming soon: - Integration with Apple Watch PLEASE NOTE: In order to take video you need to be in 'video mode' - Swipe right and you toggle between photo and video mode. An indication that you are in 'video mode' will be that the view finder will slightly enlarge. Once in 'video mode' you can double tap to start the video. It is currently not possible to auto-disable the shutter sound of the camera when taking a photo. It is against the iOS Developer Program License Agreement. It is against iOS Developer Program License Agreement to not have indications on the screen when taking a photo and/or video.
Remove person
Easily remove unwanted people and objects from your photos using advanced AI. This app allows for quick, tap-based selections and preserves original photo quality, making it ideal for cleaning up vacation and group shots.
- Remove unwanted people and objects
- Tap-to-remove functionality
- Advanced AI for accurate removals
- Preserves original photo quality
- Selectively remove subjects
- Clean up vacation and group photos
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Remove people from photos on your iPhone. Key features: • Remove unwanted people (and objects too) • Use tapping to remove rather than drawing which is quicker and easier. • Uses the latest AI to accurately remove even the largest foreground subjects (e.g. an ex-partner) • Preserves original photo quality • Selectively remove some people while keeping others • Clean up vacation and group photos • Select all people to remove then choose who to exclude, making cleaning shots with lots of background people super easy. -------- What is Removex? Removex is a photo editing app that specialises in removing people from photos (you can remove objects too). It uses the latest AI for the highest quality results and your original photo quality is maintained. Can Removex remove large objects or people in the foreground? Yes. Removex can accurately remove large subjects, including people standing close to the camera, while reconstructing the background naturally in full quality. How is Removex different from Apple Photos’ cleanup tool? Apple’s cleanup tool isn’t supported on many devices and often struggles with complex or large removals. Removex works on a wider range of phones and is designed to handle more difficult scenes with better consistency. It's also much easier to select lots of people to remove. How is it superior to AI chat models like ChatGPT for image editing? LLM-based editors regenerate the entire image, which can change faces, textures, and lighting. Removex edits only the selected area, preserving the original photo’s detail and realism. Why should I use Removex for removing people rather than a different app? Removex specialises in removing people and makes it super easy, we detect people first so you can just tap the people you want to remove without drawing (which is what most other apps make you do). We use more advanced AI than other apps for better results. Will Removex change the rest of my photo? No. Only the area you remove is modified, everything else remains exactly as captured. Can I use Removex for vacation photos? Absolutely. Removex is perfect for removing strangers, crowds, or distractions from travel photos so your memories stay clean and timeless. Can I use Removex for group photos? Yes. You can remove specific people from group shots without affecting others or distorting the scene. Can I remove someone standing right next to me, like a partner or friend? Yes. Removex is designed to handle close-contact situations and can remove someone beside you while keeping you intact and natural-looking. Can I remove multiple people or objects at once? Yes. You can remove multiple subjects in a single photo with just a few taps. Will my photo lose quality after editing? No. Removex preserves resolution and avoids the blurry or artificial look common in many AI-based editors. Is Removex free? Removex is free to download, and offers a free trial and even without the trial, the first erase is on us. Is my data private? Yes. Your photos are processed securely and are not used to train AI models. How do I get support? Email us: ben@bendoesapps.com, a real person (me Ben) will respond to you within a day. Pro: • You can subscribe to unlock Pro, which gives you unlimited watermark free erasing. • Subscriptions auto-renew at the end of current period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. App website: https://RemovexApp.com Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://bendoesapps.com/privacy Contact us: ben@bendoesapps.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Remove person at Free against CovertCam's $0.99. Remove person also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (63% vs 30%). CovertCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On 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
Remove person is free to download; CovertCam costs $0.99 up front. Remove person sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CovertCam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remove person holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remove person has 582 ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of CovertCam's written reviews are positive against 63% of Remove person's.
CovertCam ships an update every 2 months, Remove person every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.
| Parameter | CovertCam | Remove person |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (98 ratings) | 4.7 (582 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | 63.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 98 | 582 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adrian Moorhouse | Ben Does Apps Ltd |
Customer experience
CovertCam
Remove person
User reviews
CovertCam
From 98 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Discreet recording capability with black screen interface
- 📸 Simple and intuitive controls once understood
- ⚡ Quick and responsive when functioning properly
- 🎥 Clean audio and video quality
- 👨💼 Responsive developer support for technical issues
Room to improve
- 🔴 Prominent red/green recording indicator defeats covert purpose
- 🐛 Video recording frequently fails or doesn't work
- ❌ App crashes repeatedly and becomes unstable
- 🚫 Permission access issues - doesn't appear in settings
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iPhone models and iOS versions
Remove person
From 582 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent performance
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Smooth and simple
Room to improve
- 🐛 Watermark issues
- 🐛 Incomplete removal of associated objects
- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Destructive edits
Bugs and requests
CovertCam
Reported bugs
14 issues- Video recording does not work - two-finger tap unresponsive
- Double-tap triggers live photo instead of video
- App crashes on launch or during use
- Permission denied errors preventing camera/microphone access
- App doesn't appear in iOS settings for permission management
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- Settings page cuts off right side content
- Preview window disappears and cannot be restored without restart
- Incompatibility with iPhone XS, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone XR
- Incompatibility with iOS 12 and newer versions
- Recorded files not saved to device
- App freezes with 'Tap To Restart' message
- UI misalignment on certain device models
- Cannot record while using other apps
- Fake home screen background displays instead of black screen
Requested features
11 requests- Remove or minimize the red/green recording indicator light
- Add option to toggle recording light on/off
- Implement customizable background images instead of black screen
- Add ability to hide or disable recording indicator after 3-5 seconds
- Support for 4K video recording
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- Proper landscape video orientation without manual rotation in editing
- Apple Watch integration for remote recording
- Ability to view and manage recorded files within app
- Mute shutter sound option
- Support for multitasking with music apps
- Adjustable preview window with live preview during sizing
Remove person
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to select photos
- Fuzzy/distorted results
- Unauthorized subscription charges
- Incomplete person removal
Requested features
7 requests- Redo/retry feature
- Non-destructive editing
- Ability to save edited photos
- Removal of reflections
- Removal of objects/animals
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- Zoom in on edited image
- Copy original photo before editing
In-app purchases
CovertCam
No in-app purchases
Remove person
- Pro2 variants$4.997 Days
- Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pro$5.997 Days
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- Pro$14.991 Year
- 3 monthly$17.993 Months
- Removex Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
- Pro$19.991 Year
- Pro Annual$24.991 Year
- Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- People remover annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pro1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pro$39.99
- Lifetime$59.99
Questions
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