# SP Camera vs Screen Recorder & Record Video

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Camera | Screen Recorder & Record Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews)** | [4.3 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-and-record-video/id1468927807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [Blue Bike LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276495840) |

## 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


### Screen Recorder & Record Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-and-record-video/id1468927807)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Discounted | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Special Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*