Comparison

SP Camera vs ARND

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

ARND

This AI-powered app connects you with professional photographers at events. It uses facial recognition to instantly deliver your personal photos directly to your phone, allowing you to purchase individual shots or bundles.

Highlights
  • AI-powered event photography
  • Instantaneous photo delivery
  • AI-powered face matching
  • Find local professional photographers
  • In-app photo purchase options
Features
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Capture the moment. Relive it instantly. ARND is your AI-powered event photography companion—built for families, athletes, and everyday event-goers who never want to miss a memory. Whether it's sports, community, or school events, ARND connects you with professional photographers and delivers your personal moments directly to your phone. Key Features: Event Photography Made Easy - Find your event, view galleries, and enjoy high-quality photos taken by local professionals. Instantaneous Photo Delivery - Thanks to our advanced AI and facial recognition technology, your photos are identified and sent to you in real time—no need to sift through hundreds of images. AI-Powered Face Matching - Create a simple profile and let ARND’s technology find your best shots automatically. In-App Photo Purchase - Buy individual images or save with curated bundles. Your memories, your choice. Whether you're a proud parent or a photography enthusiast, ARND delivers a frictionless, modern way to experience photos—just the way memories should be.

Screenshots

SP Camera4 screens
ARND4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ARND at Free against SP Camera's $9.99. ARND also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). SP Camera's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On 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

ARND is free to download; SP Camera costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARND holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SP Camera has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SP Camera ships an update monthly, ARND every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SP Camera versus ARND: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSP CameraARND
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#110 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRatha SouARND Technologies

Customer experience

SP Camera

All ratings1,729 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral12.3%
Negative29.4%

ARND

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ARND

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SP Camera

No in-app purchases

None

ARND

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SP Camera free?
SP Camera costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARND free?
ARND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SP Camera or ARND?
ARND is rated higher. SP Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while ARND averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SP Camera or ARND have ads?
Neither SP Camera nor ARND shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SP Camera or ARND?
SP Camera ships an update monthly, and ARND every 5 months. Most recently, SP Camera was updated on September 26, 2026 and ARND on September 14, 2026.

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