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pieCam - Background Recorder Live

Pieduck2 apps · 131.8K installsToolsFree · contains adscom.pieduck.piecamera

Secure background video recorder with advanced camera features

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Total installs
229
exact · Play shows 100+
Installs / day
—
measured after our second crawl (about a day)
Rating
—★
— ratings · — reviews
Released
15 Feb 2026
8mo ago
Last update
17 Aug 2026
v1.1.6 · 2mo ago
Countries
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Install history

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Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

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Top chart positions

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App manifest

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Permissions

7 in 3 groups
3 Sensitive1 Notable3 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videos
  • Record sound using your phone's microphone
  • Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are using
CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA
MicrophoneSensitive1

Access to your phone's microphone to record sound

  • Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio · RECORD_AUDIO
OtherSensitive5

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Show its own windows or bubbles on top of other apps you are usingdraw over other apps · SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
PieCam is a privacy-focused background video recorder designed for secure, discreet, and high-quality video capture. PieCam operates completely offline—no servers and no backend. Your videos never leave your device, ensuring total user privacy and safety. Whether you need to record with the screen off or use other apps while capturing footage, PieCam provides professional-grade tools with a focus on security. Core Features for Secure Recording: ⚫ Background Video Recording: Seamlessly record using the front or back camera while the app is minimized. ⚫ Total Offline Privacy: No internet required. Your data is yours alone. App Lock & Security: Protect your library with a secure PIN. ⚫ Panic Button: Instantly delete all records and exit the app in emergency situations. ⚫ Discreet App Icon: Customize the app icon to blend in and enhance privacy. Professional Camera Controls: ⚫ Ultra-HD Quality: Supports all video resolutions, including UHD/4K, FHD, HD, and SD. ⚫ Advanced Lens Selection: Toggle between wide, ultra-wide, or telephoto lenses (device dependent). ⚫ Pro Enhancements: High Dynamic Range (HDR), video stabilization, and dedicated Low Light Mode. ⚫ Full Hardware Control: Toggle flash and audio recording based on your needs. Flexible & Minimalist Interface: ⚫ Customizable Floating Previews: Choose between a full camera preview, a minimal dot, or completely disabled (hidden) mode. ⚫ Auto-Minimize: Start recording and the app automatically hides to keep your workflow uninterrupted. ⚫ Recording Shortcuts: Start capturing instantly with one-tap shortcuts. ⚫ Duration Limits: Set an auto-stop timer to manage storage and recording length.

What's new

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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