Comparison

SP Camera vs Screen Recorder & Record Video

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SP Camera

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
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Want to secretly capture photos and videos without anyone notices, here is the app that you need: SP Camera. With SP Camera, you can record video, or take pictures without being seen while the device shows one of fake backgrounds. Simulate that you are browsing the web, a blog or leave the device on a table showing a still image or a time clock while recording. Automatically record and save video if any motion occurs on the scene with Motion Detector Sensor. With built-in Photo Timer, this app automatically captures photos every few seconds without touching the capture button again. Save your photos and videos in the password protected private folder. Moreover, you can hide all the UI control buttons to simulate a real spy experience. MODE * Photo: automatically capture photo without tap any buttons with Photo Timer up to 48MP * Video: record video and capture still photo at the same time (snap 8MP photo while recording 4K video) * Motion Detector: automatically record only if any motion occurs on the scene * Slow Motion: support high frame rate or slow motion video recording on both front and rear camera * Timelapse: record video in fast motion action up to 32x * Horizontal: always record video in landscape even the device is held in portrait orientation * Double Cameras: simultaneously record video with two different camera lens CAMERA • Manual camera control with focus, exposure, ISO, and white balance adjustment • Ability for photo capturing & video recording at the same time for all video modes • Save more storage with changeable video recording resolution between QVGA 240p, VGA 480p, HD 720p, FullHD 1080p or 4K 2160p • Ability to zoom in & zoom out up to 10x • Support dual and triple rear camera lens devices • Automatically boost low light photo & video visibility and quality • Limitable video recording duration and numbers of Photo Timer photos • Cinematic video stabilization support for shake-free video recording • Tap on camera view area to focus and adjust exposure • Adjustable auto or manual focus and exposure • Ability to record silent video (without sound) • Support volume buttons actions for photo capturing and video recording • Save photo and video in passcode protected private app folder or save to camera roll • Ability to add date and time stamp when capturing photo or recording motion detector video • Choose different styles of Double Cameras mode recording including Picture-in-Picture, Split View, and Dual Files INTERFACE • Automatic Mode: auto perform record action and other actions when app launch • Easy Mode: easily tap any area to take photo and double tap to start/stop video recording • Screen is completely black simulate the device is turned off • No camera flash or on-screen flash is appeared • Fake other people that you're on other activities by using fake backgrounds • Alternative image slideshow or animated clock or reactive web browsing fake backgrounds • Ability to your own image fake backgrounds • Dimmed screen with zero brightness in black background • Adjustable the visibilty of the UI transparency • Movable and resizable camera preview • Clarify the actions correctly with Text, Voice, and Haptic Feedback PASSCODE • No one can stop your recording by secure the recording and lock UI buttons with passcode • Advanced passcode system can lock app startup, lock camera UI buttons, or lock gallery viewing • Hide App Folder private photos and videos with failed passcode input GALLERY • Built-in gallery for viewing photos and videos and easy sharing • Recover deleted photos and videos within 7 days with Trash Folder REMOTE • Wireless Apple Watch Remote supported for recording control NOTES: • Built-in Gallery Viewer unable to play slow-mo video in slow motion action. • Double Cameras mode required iPhone or iPad with A12 or A12X chipset or later. • 48MP photos capturing required iPhone 14 Pro series or iPhone 15 series or later. • 4K 120fps recording required iPhone 16 Pro series or later.

About

Screen Recorder & Record Video

Record your screen while using any app, capture gameplay, create tutorials, or record video reactions with a facecam. Edit your recordings with trimming, stickers, filters, and text. Share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • Record screen from any app
  • Facecam recording
  • In-app video editor
  • Trim, cut, add stickers, filters, text
  • Microphone control
  • Share to social networks
Features
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Record your screen no matter which app are you using! Film your favorite videogames, and create extraordinary gameplays; You are also able to record your reaction to any video in your gallery, create incredible tutorials or training for pleasure or work with just one single tap on the screen. Take advantage of the vast list of functions we have developed for you to make your screen recordings more special than ever before. • Capture your screens no matter which app you are using. • Record the screen of your device and add real-time commentaries to your videos just while using the app. • React to the videos you have in your gallery while recording phenomenal FaceCam films to make your video reactions look more professional. • Turn your microphone on or off, and make your own tutorials or training to any tool you want to show. • Trim, cut, add stickers, apply filters, or include completely customizable text to your recordings with our in-app video editor function. • Save your reactions directly to your phone or share them with your family and friends at any social network. Make your recordings look like a pro, explain as many things you want to show to your friends, get more followers to your gameplay or tutorials, and get fun with the thousands of uses a screen recording could have in your gallery. Screen Recorder Subscription Plans Details: - 3 day free trial then $2.99/Week. - 3 day free trial then $49.99/Year. - 3 day free trial then $19.99/Year. - 3 day free trial then $9.99/Month - Screen Recorder full feature available through an auto-renewing subscription. - Renewal: subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before end of the current period. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription at any time, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase. Read our privacy policy at https://topappsandpopulargames.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Read our Terms of Service at https://topappsandpopulargames.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

SP Camera4 screens
Screen Recorder & Record Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screen Recorder & Record Video at Free against SP Camera's $9.99. Screen Recorder & Record Video also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 58%). SP Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Screen Recorder & Record Video is free to download; SP Camera costs $9.99 up front. Screen Recorder & Record Video sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. SP Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SP Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of SP Camera's written reviews are positive against 72% of Screen Recorder & Record Video's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SP Camera ships an update every 4 months, Screen Recorder & Record Video fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SP Camera versus Screen Recorder & Record Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSP CameraScreen Recorder & Record Video
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better4.3 (3.9K ratings)
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews71.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K3.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB203 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRatha SouBlue Bike LLC

Customer experience

SP Camera

All ratings1,758 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews273 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative29.7%

Screen Recorder & Record Video

All ratings3,846 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews581 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative19.4%

User reviews

SP Camera

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Screen Recorder & Record Video

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Amazing screen recording
  • 🎥 Great for YouTube/content creation
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎉 Helpful for gaming/streaming

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🤔 Confusing/unclear functionality
  • 🐛 Glitchy/buggy performance
  • 🔒 Limited sharing/export options

Bugs and requests

SP Camera

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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 & Record Video

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Bluetooth disconnects during use
  • Frequent crashes/freezes
  • Microphone/audio issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • In-app video editing tools
  • Ability to delete/manage recordings
  • Facecam integration with screen recording

In-app purchases

None

SP Camera

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Screen Recorder & Record Video

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Discounted14 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Lite Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Special Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Lite Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is SP Camera free?
SP Camera costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Recorder & Record Video free?
Screen Recorder & Record Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SP Camera or Screen Recorder & Record Video?
SP Camera is rated higher. SP Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Screen Recorder & Record Video averages 4.3 from 3.9K ratings.
Do SP Camera or Screen Recorder & Record Video have ads?
Neither SP Camera nor Screen Recorder & Record Video shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SP Camera or Screen Recorder & Record Video?
SP Camera ships an update every 4 months, and Screen Recorder & Record Video fortnightly. Most recently, SP Camera was updated on November 6, 2026 and Screen Recorder & Record Video on November 3, 2026.

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