Comparison

SP Camera vs SCamera Pro

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

SCamera Pro

Capture photos and videos discreetly with a simulated turned-off device or fake background. Offers HD/4K recording, Apple Watch control, and Face/Touch ID protection.

Highlights
  • Discreet photo and video capture
  • Simulated turned-off device screen
  • Fake background display
  • Web browsing disguise
  • HD/4K recording with stabilization
  • Apple Watch control
  • Face ID/Touch ID protection
Features
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Recommended for private investigators and journalists. Looking for a discreet way to capture photos and videos without drawing attention? SCamera Pro allows you to secretly capture photos and record video. • SCamera Pro offers a video and a photo capture mode. Slide down to conceal your camera; slide up to reveal it. • Use a black background and a dimmed screen to simulate a turned-off device. • Tap the screen to capture a photo or start recording. Tap the screen again to stop recording. Photos and videos are automatically saved to your phone's gallery. • Add a fake background: display a still image while recording to create the perfect disguise. • Simulate web browsing by capturing photos while navigating the web. Tap the hidden button in the browser to capture a photo. • Adjust the camera preview – movable and resizable to suit your preferences. • Record in HD or 4K; capture photos in high quality, HD or 4K. • Record in 24, 30 or 60 FPS with enhanced stabilisation. • Unlock the screen with Face ID or Touch ID to protect your privacy. • Use your Apple Watch to capture photos or videos on your phone. Disclaimer SCamera Pro is a tool for capturing images and videos for lawful purposes, such as documenting events, gathering evidence, or personal recordkeeping. You, the user, are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of SCamera Pro complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. TotalContent expressly disclaims any liability for the content of recordings made using SCamera Pro. You acknowledge and agree that some countries or regions have specific regulations regarding the recording of images, video, or audio of other individuals, including requirements to obtain consent. It is your responsibility to be aware of and adhere to such laws. TotalContent shall not be held liable for any legal consequences arising from your failure to comply with local laws governing the use of recording devices. By using SCamera Pro, you affirm that you will not use the app for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to recording individuals without their consent where such consent is legally required, or recording any person in a location where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. If you have any doubts about the legality of using SCamera Pro in your location, it is your responsibility to seek legal advice before using the app. TotalContent does not provide legal advice, and any information provided within the app or its associated services should not be construed as legal guidance. For full terms, see our Terms of Service https://spycamera.pro/terms-of-service/.

Screenshots

SP Camera4 screens
SCamera Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SP Camera at 1.7K against SCamera Pro's 18. SP Camera also leads on chart position (#116 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). SCamera Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and price ($7.99 vs $9.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

SP Camera costs $9.99 and SCamera Pro $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SP Camera against 4.4 for SCamera Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SP Camera has 1.7K ratings behind it against 18, 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 61% of SCamera Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SP Camera ships an update monthly, SCamera Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SP Camera versus SCamera Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSP CameraSCamera Pro
Price$9.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better4.4 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews60.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better18
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB11 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRatha SouTotalContent

Customer experience

SP Camera

All ratings1,729 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral12.2%
Negative29.6%

SCamera Pro

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative33.3%

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

SCamera Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SP Camera

No in-app purchases

None

SCamera Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SP Camera free?
SP Camera costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SCamera Pro free?
SCamera Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SP Camera or SCamera Pro?
SP Camera is rated higher. SP Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while SCamera Pro averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.
Do SP Camera or SCamera Pro have ads?
Neither SP Camera nor SCamera Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SP Camera or SCamera Pro?
SP Camera ships an update monthly, and SCamera Pro fortnightly. Most recently, SP Camera was updated on October 2, 2026 and SCamera Pro on October 1, 2026.

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