# S Camera vs Screen Prep

The clearest difference is price: S Camera at Free against Screen Prep's $9.99. S Camera also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). Screen Prep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

S Camera is free to download; Screen Prep costs $9.99 up front. S Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Screen Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, Screen Prep every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | S Camera | Screen Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **19** | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/376544204) | [Squirrel FX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557764202) |

## 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


### Screen Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-prep/id1587599450)

**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 Screen Prep free?

Screen Prep costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do S Camera or Screen Prep have ads?

Neither S Camera nor Screen Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, S Camera or Screen Prep?

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, and Screen Prep every 5 months. Most recently, S Camera was updated on September 19, 2026 and Screen Prep on May 16, 2026.

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