Spy: Background Video Recorder
Spy: Background Video Recorder has 42,518 installs (+13.5% in the 30 days to 2026-11-05), rated 4.3 from 1,038 ratings, #25,833 of 245,790 in Tools.
Description
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Spy: Background Video Recorder is a flexible background video recording app built for discreet capture, screen-off recording, quick access, and stronger privacy controls.
If you need to record important moments while using other apps, keep recording with the screen off, or lock access to your recordings, Spy gives you practical tools in one clean setup.
KEY FEATURES
Background video recording
Record video while using other apps without interrupting your workflow.
Screen-off recording
Keep recording even when your screen is off or locked.
App disguise options
Change the app icon and app name for a more discreet setup.
Biometric lock
Protect access with fingerprint or face authentication.
Video quality options
Choose the quality that fits your needs, including 480p, 1080p, and 4K options.
Front and back camera support
Switch between front and rear camera depending on the situation.
Quick access controls
Start recording faster from the home screen widget or the Quick Settings tile.
Private gallery and playback
View, play, manage, share, and delete recordings inside the app.
Extra recording time rewards
Watch rewarded ads to earn more recording time when you need it.
Premium options
Unlock additional recording time, remove ads, and access unlimited recording plans.
WHY USERS USE SPY
Capture meetings, lectures, events, notes, and everyday moments
Record discreetly while multitasking
Use stronger privacy controls for saved recordings
Start recording quickly without extra steps
Choose the camera and quality that match your use case
BUILT FOR CONTROL AND CONVENIENCE
Spy combines background recording, screen-off support, privacy tools, fast launch options, and flexible quality settings in one recording app. Whether you want a simple background video recorder or a more private setup, you get the tools to record with more control.
IMPORTANT
Please use this app responsibly and follow local laws, consent requirements, and privacy regulations in your region.
Is Spy: Background Video Recorder safe?
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Reviews The reviews Google Play shows first (its most relevant), from the US store, in any language.
From 1,036 ratings.
Growth change in installs
| Per | Growth | Growth % | Actual change | Measured over |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| day | Not enough history yet | |||
| week | +999 | +2.5% | +2,136 | 15 days |
| month | +4,992 | +13.5% | +5,549 | 33.4 days |
| year | Not enough history yet | |||
How these figures are measured
Change in installs, scaled to each window from the real gap between crawls. A window needs a full period of history before it reports anything.
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