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SP Camera

A Tier
Excellent
82
4.53.3K ratings
28dsince update
$9.99price
Photo & Video
category
Utilities
category
17+age rating
1language
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad
Made for Apple Watch

What is SP Camera?

Records photos and video covertly, with fake on-screen backgrounds, motion detection and a passcode-protected private.

SP Camera is a Photo & Video app that captures photos and video while the screen shows a fake background such as a web page, blog, still image or clock. It includes modes for timed photos, motion-triggered recording, slow motion, timelapse and dual-lens recording, and can hide the on-screen controls. Captured media can be saved to a passcode-protected private folder or to the camera roll.

Pricing. SP Camera is $9.99 to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Recording video while the screen shows a fake background
  • Capturing timed photos without touching the capture button
  • Recording only when motion occurs in a scene

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Why this app is in A tier

82/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating81
Ratings75
App Store search rank73
Update recency100

A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

SP Camera scores 82 out of 100: rating 81, rating count 75, App Store search rank 73, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Want to secretly capture photos and videos without anyone notices, here is the app that you need: SP Camera.

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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.

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Questions about SP Camera

Does the app cost anything after installing?

The listing shows a price of $9.99 USD and lists no in-app purchases.

Can I keep recordings private?

The listing says photos and videos can be saved in a password protected private folder, or saved to the camera roll instead.

Does it use the camera flash?

No camera flash or on-screen flash appears while the app is in use.

Is SP Camera free?

No. SP Camera is $9.99 to download.

Is SP Camera right for me?

SP Camera is built for recording video while the screen shows a fake background, capturing timed photos without touching the capture button, recording only when motion occurs in a scene. It sits in the discreet recording list on AppTierList.

Is SP Camera worth it?

SP Camera is A tier, ranked #2 of 6 discreet recording apps with a score of 82 out of 100, from a 4.5 App Store rating across 3,347 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.

How does SP Camera compare to Discreet - Black screen camera?

SP Camera is A tier at 82; Discreet - Black screen camera is S tier at 89. Discreet - Black screen camera ranks higher. SP Camera is $9.99 to download, Discreet - Black screen camera is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is SP Camera updated?

SP Camera was updated 28 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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Ranking

List
Discreet Recording (A tier, #2)
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
82 / 100
Rank in list
#2 of 6
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.5 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
3,347

App

Price
$9.99 (USD)
App Store category
Photo & Video
Current version
(28 days ago)
Size
25 MB
Requires
iOS 13.0 or later
Age rating
17+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch

Links

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Maker
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