Comparison

SP Camera vs Black Screen Camera QuietCam

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

Black Screen Camera QuietCam

Capture photos, videos, and audio discreetly with a black or custom screen. Offers a minimal interface for unobtrusive recording, ideal for lectures or personal notes. Features a private gallery and full camera control.

Highlights
  • Black screen recording
  • Private gallery
  • Multiple recording modes (photo, video, audio, burst)
  • Full camera control
  • Lock screen style interface
  • Minimal interface
  • Timestamp overlay
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QuietCam Black Screen Camera Record video, photos, and audio with your screen off. Stay minimal, distraction free, and battery efficient. QuietCam lets you capture moments without a bright screen or visible interface. Your screen stays dark or shows a custom wallpaper while recording. No bright viewfinder, no distractions, just tap and capture. Perfect for lectures, meetings, personal notes, or any situation where you want a clean and unobtrusive recording experience. Black Screen Recording Take photos and record video without a bright display. Choose a black screen, a lock screen style wallpaper, or your own custom background. Private Gallery All recordings are saved to a private in app gallery by default. Your media stays yours and is not mixed into your Camera Roll unless you choose to export it. Multiple Recording Modes • Photo - single tap capture • Video - up to 4K resolution at 60 FPS (PRO) • Audio - high quality stereo recording (PRO) • Burst - automatic photo capture at custom intervals Full Camera Control • Front and back camera • Multiple lenses including ultra wide, wide, and telephoto • Video resolution and frame rate settings Lock Screen Style Choose from built in wallpapers with an optional clock overlay. Your screen can look like a regular lock screen while recording. Minimal Interface Long press to hide controls. Tap anywhere to capture. No visible buttons, just a clean screen. Timestamp Overlay Optionally add date and time directly to your photos and videos. Battery Friendly A dark screen reduces power usage so you can record longer. Privacy First • All media is stored locally on your device • No analytics, no tracking, no ads • No account required • No data leaves your phone • Private gallery keeps recordings separate from your Photos library • File sharing via the Files app Unlock PRO features: • Video recording up to 4K 60 FPS • Audio only recording • Burst mode with custom intervals • All future features included Start your free trial today. Cancel anytime. Always respect privacy and local laws when recording. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/quietcam-pp Terms of service: https://sites.google.com/view/quietcam-tos By downloading, you agree to Apple’s Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SP Camera4 screens
Black Screen Camera QuietCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Black Screen Camera QuietCam at Free against SP Camera's $9.99. Black Screen Camera QuietCam also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). SP Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 16). On ads 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

Black Screen Camera QuietCam is free to download; SP Camera costs $9.99 up front. Black Screen Camera QuietCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SP Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Black Screen Camera QuietCam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SP Camera has 1.8K ratings behind it against 16, 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 100% of Black Screen Camera QuietCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SP Camera ships an update every 4 months, Black Screen Camera QuietCam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
SP Camera versus Black Screen Camera QuietCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSP CameraBlack Screen Camera QuietCam
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings)4.7 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRatha SouPawel Chmiel

Customer experience

SP Camera

All ratings1,758 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews273 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative29.7%

Black Screen Camera QuietCam

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
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

Black Screen Camera QuietCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SP Camera

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Black Screen Camera QuietCam

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly PRO$3.997 Days
  • Monthly PRO access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly access3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is SP Camera free?
SP Camera costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Black Screen Camera QuietCam free?
Black Screen Camera QuietCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SP Camera or Black Screen Camera QuietCam?
Black Screen Camera QuietCam is rated higher. SP Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Black Screen Camera QuietCam averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.
Do SP Camera or Black Screen Camera QuietCam have ads?
Neither SP Camera nor Black Screen Camera QuietCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SP Camera or Black Screen Camera QuietCam?
SP Camera ships an update every 4 months, and Black Screen Camera QuietCam every 2 weeks. Most recently, SP Camera was updated on October 19, 2026 and Black Screen Camera QuietCam on October 8, 2026.

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