Comparison

SP Camera vs PV Cam Viewer

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

PV Cam Viewer

Control and view remote video cameras and recorders. Access live previews, record footage, and take photos directly from your device. Download recorded videos and images to your local storage for easy access.

Highlights
  • Direct Wi-Fi connection
  • Live preview
  • Record footage
  • Photo shooting
  • Download videos and images
  • Multi-mode local recording
Features
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Security & surveillance control app. Support direct Wi-Fi connection to access preview, record, photo shooting to a remote video camera or digital video recorder. Also allow user to download videos & images to a local device. Features: 1. Easy operation user interface 2. Support multi-mode local recording 3. Support Wi-Fi connection for P2P and real-time remote surveillance 4. Support remote videos & images download

Screenshots

SP Camera4 screens
PV Cam Viewer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PV Cam Viewer at Free against SP Camera's $9.99. SP Camera's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 13%) and rating (4.5 vs 2.2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

PV Cam Viewer 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

SP Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SP Camera has 1.7K ratings behind it against 25, 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 13% of PV Cam Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SP Camera ships an update monthly, PV Cam Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SP Camera versus PV Cam Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSP CameraPV Cam Viewer
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better2.2 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews — better13.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better25
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRatha Sou淑容 李

Customer experience

SP Camera

All ratings1,729 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral12.2%
Negative29.6%

PV Cam Viewer

All ratings25 ratings
Positive28.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative64.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive13.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative76.9%

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

PV Cam Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SP Camera

No in-app purchases

None

PV Cam Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SP Camera free?
SP Camera costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PV Cam Viewer free?
PV Cam Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SP Camera or PV Cam Viewer?
SP Camera is rated higher. SP Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while PV Cam Viewer averages 2.2 from 25 ratings.
Do SP Camera or PV Cam Viewer have ads?
Neither SP Camera nor PV Cam Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SP Camera or PV Cam Viewer?
SP Camera ships an update monthly, and PV Cam Viewer every 2 months. Most recently, SP Camera was updated on October 2, 2026 and PV Cam Viewer on September 30, 2026.

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