# SP Camera vs Discreet

The clearest difference is price: Discreet at Free against SP Camera's $9.99. SP Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Discreet is free to download; SP Camera costs $9.99 up front. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Discreet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of SP Camera's written reviews are positive against 56% of Discreet's.

SP Camera ships an update monthly, Discreet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Camera | Discreet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #82 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


### Discreet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989)

Capture photos and videos discreetly using a black screen or custom screen mode. Features include autofocus, image stabilization, 4K video, and Apple Watch control. Instantly launch the camera with a Lock Screen widget for quick access. Keep your media private with a secure, built-in gallery.

**Highlights:** Black screen camera mode, Customizable screen modes, Autofocus and image stabilization, 4K video recording, Apple Watch control, Lock Screen widget for instant launch, Private in-app gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Discreet camera
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Video recording issues
- 🐛 Quality/performance problems
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Video recording stops unexpectedly
- Camera preview window cannot be disabled
- Microphone permission required even for photos
- Inconsistent video frame rates

**Requested features**

- Option to use custom wallpaper
- Volume button controls
- Zoom/wide-angle camera support
- Higher video resolutions
- Background recording


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SP Camera free?

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

### Is Discreet free?

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

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

SP Camera is rated higher. SP Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Discreet averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do SP Camera or Discreet have ads?

Neither SP Camera nor Discreet shows ads.

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

SP Camera ships an update monthly, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, SP Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Discreet on September 24, 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.*