# SP Camera vs Black Screen Camera Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: SP Camera at 4.5 against Black Screen Camera Recorder's 2.3. SP Camera also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 3) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). Black Screen Camera Recorder's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SP Camera costs $9.99 and Black Screen Camera Recorder $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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SP Camera has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of Black Screen Camera Recorder's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Camera | Black Screen Camera Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-recorder/id1578692810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [Pawel Chmiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/498209576) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #49 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


### Black Screen Camera Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-recorder/id1578692810)

Record videos using either the front or rear camera with customizable background options. Choose between wide or ultra-wide rear cameras and set your own background or use a black one. This app is designed to record video discreetly.

**Highlights:** Front and rear camera recording, Wide and ultra-wide rear camera support, Customizable background options, Black screen background option, Full-screen preview recording

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SP Camera free?

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

### Is Black Screen Camera Recorder free?

Black Screen Camera Recorder costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

SP Camera is rated higher. SP Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Black Screen Camera Recorder averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither SP Camera nor Black Screen Camera Recorder shows ads.

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

SP Camera ships an update monthly, and Black Screen Camera Recorder monthly. Most recently, SP Camera was updated on October 16, 2026 and Black Screen Camera Recorder on October 8, 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.*