# SP Camera vs Screen Recorder

The clearest difference is price: Screen Recorder at Free against SP Camera's $9.99. Screen Recorder also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 58%). SP Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Screen Recorder is free to download; SP Camera costs $9.99 up front. Screen Recorder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.6 for Screen Recorder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SP Camera has 1.7K ratings behind it against 128, 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 85% of Screen Recorder's.

SP Camera ships an update monthly, Screen Recorder every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Camera | Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews) | **[4.6 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-video/id6450744072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 128 |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #178 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


### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-video/id6450744072)

Record your screen and add commentary for engaging content. Edit your videos and customize recording settings to create tutorials, game highlights, or training materials. Share your digital experiences with ease.

**Highlights:** Commentary Mode, Video Editor, Customize Recording Settings, Screen Recording, Content Creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder PRO | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $7.99 | per year |
| Screen Recorder & Video Editor | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SP Camera free?

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

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

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

Screen Recorder is rated higher. SP Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.6 from 128 ratings.

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

Neither SP Camera nor Screen Recorder shows ads.

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

SP Camera ships an update monthly, and Screen Recorder every 6 months. Most recently, SP Camera was updated on September 26, 2026 and Screen Recorder on September 23, 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.*