# SP Camera vs Black Screen Camera QuietCam

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Camera | Black Screen Camera QuietCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews) | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-quietcam/id6761479258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [Pawel Chmiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/498209576) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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


### Black Screen Camera QuietCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-quietcam/id6761479258)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly access | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*