# SP Camera vs InviCam

SP Camera and InviCam both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of SP Camera's written reviews are positive against 12% of InviCam's. SP Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 248). InviCam's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

InviCam is free to download; SP Camera costs $9.99 up front. InviCam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.5 for InviCam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SP Camera has 1.8K ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of SP Camera's written reviews are positive against 12% of InviCam's.

SP Camera ships an update every 4 months, InviCam every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Camera | InviCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews) | [4.5 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invicam-black-screen-camera/id1583792417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 248 |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 11.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [Sergey Saltovskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500479546) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Camera

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

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


### InviCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invicam-black-screen-camera/id1583792417)

Capture photos and videos privately without cluttering your device's storage. Content is not saved locally unless you choose to share it. Offers easy sharing options and customizable camera settings for a streamlined experience.

**Highlights:** Private photo and video capture, No local storage by default, Direct sharing to social media and messengers, Customizable default camera, Easy photo/video mode switching

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InviCam PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| InviCam PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| InviCam PRO | $14.99 | per year |
| InviCam PRO | $14.99 | per year |
| Video recording access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Photos | $1.99 | one-time |
| InviCamera Plus | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SP Camera free?

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

### Is InviCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SP Camera or InviCam?

SP Camera and InviCam are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 248 ratings respectively.

### Do SP Camera or InviCam have ads?

Neither SP Camera nor InviCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SP Camera or InviCam?

SP Camera ships an update every 4 months, and InviCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, SP Camera was updated on October 19, 2026 and InviCam on October 19, 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.*