# SP Camera vs ARND

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Camera | ARND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arnd/id6749494443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [ARND Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830762941) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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


### ARND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arnd/id6749494443)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*