# S Camera vs Zencam Security

The clearest difference is rating: Zencam Security at 5.0 against S Camera's 2.5. Zencam Security also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). S Camera's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. S Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zencam Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zencam Security holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S Camera has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of S Camera's written reviews are positive against 21% of Zencam Security's.

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, Zencam Security every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | S Camera | Zencam Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zencam-security/id1310253153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **21.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/376544204) | [Amcrest](https://appshunter.io/developer/930807300) |

## What reviewers say

### S Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700)

Easily record videos with a single tap and apply artistic filters like sketch or cartoon. Share your creations instantly to popular video platforms or save them to your device. The app offers fast performance and quick launch capabilities.

**Highlights:** One-touch recording, Artistic effect filters, Fast launch, Tap to focus & exposure, Direct sharing to video channels, Auto-save on interruption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works as a normal camera
- 👍 Some users find it awesome
- 👍 Good for filming (for some)
- 👍 Allows recording without going to camera app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App is not a screen recorder
- 👎 Users feel it's a waste of time
- 👎 App is described as fake and a lie
- 👎 Users find it useless
- 👎 Takes up storage space

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't record screen
- Doesn't work
- No sound
- Can't figure out how to take pictures, only videos

**Requested features**

- Make on screen recording possible
- Add screen recording functionality
- Make it so it records screen


### Zencam Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zencam-security/id1310253153)

Connect and manage your IP cameras remotely. View live feeds from anywhere in the world after initial setup with the companion hardware.

**Highlights:** Remote camera viewing, IP camera configuration, Global access, Live feed monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S Camera free?

S Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zencam Security free?

Zencam Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, S Camera or Zencam Security?

Zencam Security is rated higher. S Camera averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Zencam Security averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do S Camera or Zencam Security have ads?

Neither S Camera nor Zencam Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, S Camera or Zencam Security?

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, and Zencam Security every 4 months. Most recently, S Camera was updated on September 19, 2026 and Zencam Security on September 21, 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.*