# SP Camera vs Motion Sensor

The clearest difference is price: Motion Sensor at $4.99 against SP Camera's $9.99. SP Camera's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (58% vs 39%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

SP Camera costs $9.99 and Motion Sensor $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SP Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SP Camera has 1.7K ratings behind it against 257, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of SP Camera's written reviews are positive against 39% of Motion Sensor's.

SP Camera ships an update monthly, Motion Sensor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Camera | Motion Sensor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews)** | [4.2 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-sensor/id1288112430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 257 |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 38.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [Emmanuel Lauro Garsd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856657410) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #59 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


### Motion Sensor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-sensor/id1288112430)

This application acts as a motion detector, automatically recording video when movement is detected. It offers various features for surveillance, security, or capturing pet activities. Videos can be saved to cloud storage or viewed within the app.

**Highlights:** Automatic video recording on motion detection, Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, iCloud), Adjustable video resolution and frame rate, Configurable detection zones and schedules, In-app gallery and video playback, Customizable motion sensitivity and recording duration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for naps at work
- 👍 Excellent apps!
- 👍 Pretty cool little app
- 👍 Works as it should
- 👍 Children loved to discover how nature documentary are done

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Undulations like on a boat
- 🐛 Motion detection always triggers immediately
- 🐛 Video captured is also undulating
- 🐛 Turning off autofocus has no effect
- 🐛 Cannot set camera zoom

**Reported bugs**

- Preview undulates like waves
- Motion detection triggers immediately
- Video captured is undulating
- Autofocus has no effect
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Power save option button
- Zoom feature
- Ability to hide the screen when recording
- Ability to run in background when screen is locked
- Manual focus feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SP Camera free?

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

### Is Motion Sensor free?

Motion Sensor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SP Camera or Motion Sensor?

SP Camera is rated higher. SP Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Motion Sensor averages 4.2 from 257 ratings.

### Do SP Camera or Motion Sensor have ads?

Neither SP Camera nor Motion Sensor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SP Camera or Motion Sensor?

SP Camera ships an update monthly, and Motion Sensor every 3 weeks. Most recently, SP Camera was updated on September 26, 2026 and Motion Sensor on September 22, 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.*