# SP Camera vs Candid Recorder

The clearest difference is price: Candid Recorder at Free against SP Camera's $9.99. SP Camera's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (58% vs 25%). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Candid Recorder is free to download; SP Camera costs $9.99 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 1.8K ratings behind it against 14, 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 25% of Candid Recorder's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Camera | Candid Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews)** | [2.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candid-recorder/id6443933326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [June Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/887123521) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #186 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


### Candid Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candid-recorder/id6443933326)

This video recording app allows for discreet capture without a visible preview. It is designed for situations where privacy and subtlety are paramount.

**Highlights:** Discreet video recording, No preview display, Privacy-focused design, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Candid Recorder free?

Candid Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SP Camera or Candid Recorder?

SP Camera is rated higher. SP Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Candid Recorder averages 2.3 from 14 ratings.

### Do SP Camera or Candid Recorder have ads?

Neither SP Camera nor Candid Recorder shows ads.

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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.*