# SP Camera vs Screen Recorder

The clearest difference is price: Screen Recorder at Free against SP Camera's $9.99. SP Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Screen Recorder is free to download; SP Camera costs $9.99 up front. Screen Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. SP Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SP Camera against 4.4 for Screen Recorder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of SP Camera's written reviews are positive against 32% of Screen Recorder's.

SP Camera ships an update monthly, Screen Recorder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Camera | Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-create-and-edit/id1446426702/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 32.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 425 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [AppSmartz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424903780) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #75 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


### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-create-and-edit/id1446426702)

Record your iPhone or iPad screen with audio and facecam in high definition. Create tutorials, capture gameplay, or record streaming content without time limits or watermarks. Convert videos to GIF and use the whiteboard feature for creative projects.

**Highlights:** Record screen with audio and facecam, Full HD video recording (up to 4K), Internal/system sound recording, No recording time limits, Whiteboard recording, Convert video to GIF, No watermark

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly_Exclusive | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly_exclusive | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Exclusive | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for making videos
- 💡 Useful for streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy and unstable
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall
- 🔋 Overheats device
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings stop unexpectedly
- Can't save videos to camera roll
- Streaming doesn't work properly

**Requested features**

- Add delete button for recordings
- Improve video/audio sync
- Allow customization of video settings
- Fix issues with streaming to platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SP Camera free?

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

### Is Screen Recorder free?

Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SP Camera or Screen Recorder?

SP Camera is rated higher. SP Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.4 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do SP Camera or Screen Recorder have ads?

Screen Recorder shows ads; SP Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, SP Camera or Screen Recorder?

SP Camera ships an update monthly, and Screen Recorder every 3 weeks. Most recently, SP Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Screen Recorder 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.*