# S Camera vs Ctronics Pro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ctronics Pro at every 3 weeks against S Camera's every 7 months. S Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. S Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ctronics Pro sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for S Camera against 2.4 for Ctronics Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of S Camera's written reviews are positive against 15% of Ctronics Pro's.

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, Ctronics Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | S Camera | Ctronics Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700/reviews)** | [2.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctronics-pro/id1662830442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **16.9% of reviews** | 15.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/376544204) | [SHENZHEN C-TRONICS CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609380590) |

## 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


### Ctronics Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctronics-pro/id1662830442)

This application allows users to manage their IP cameras, stream live video, and review recorded footage. It provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring and controlling surveillance devices.

**Highlights:** Manage IP cameras, Watch real-time video, Playback video, IP camera control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(005) | $4.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(004) | $4.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(003) | $4.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(002) | $4.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(012) | $4.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(015) | $4.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(014) | $4.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(016) | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Recording/Monthly Cloud | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 mth Recording/Cloud Storage | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30d video/halfyear cloud stor. | $34.99 | one-time |
| 30d video/yearly cloud stor. | $65.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S Camera free?

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

### Is Ctronics Pro free?

Ctronics Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, S Camera or Ctronics Pro?

S Camera is rated higher. S Camera averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Ctronics Pro averages 2.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do S Camera or Ctronics Pro have ads?

Neither S Camera nor Ctronics Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, S Camera or Ctronics Pro?

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, and Ctronics Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, S Camera was updated on September 19, 2026 and Ctronics Pro on September 22, 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.*