# BlackOut: Black Screen Camera — Silent Discreet Video Recorder

> Silent Discreet Video Recorder (iPhone/iPad app by Kei Konuma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-black-screen-camera/id6789597049 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kei Konuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789597051)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-black-screen-camera/id6789597049/reviews.md

## What is BlackOut?

BlackOut is a private, local-first camera for taking photos and recording video from a calm, dark capture screen.

FREE PHOTO CAPTURE
- Take photos with the main rear camera
- Store captures privately inside the app
- Review, zoom, share, delete, or export to Photos

PREMIUM VIDEO - ONE-TIME PURCHASE
- Record video with no subscription
- Use supported cameras, lenses, zoom, flashlight, and higher video quality
- Unlock custom cover screens and biometric gallery protection

BUILT FOR PRIVACY AND CONTROL
- Media stays in the app until you choose to export or share
- Recording runs only while BlackOut is open
- Apple's standard camera and microphone privacy indicators remain visible
- No account required

Camera and microphone availability depends on your device. Always follow local laws and respect the privacy of others when recording.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlackOut Premium | $9.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-08-14

• Added one-tap recording from Lock Screen widgets and controls.
• Improved widget launching and stopping.
• Improved recording reliability, including very short videos, audio/video synchronization, and complete video duration.
• Recordings interrupted by app switching, incoming calls, screen locking, or unexpected termination are now saved or recovered automatically.
• Redesigned the private-gallery video player to prevent overlapping controls and improve playback.
• Added general stability and camera-session cleanup improvements.

### 1.3 — 2026-08-11

Added Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets for one-tap video recording, Russian language support, and stability improvements.

### 1.2 — 2026-08-04

BlackOut is now available in Korean, Simplified Chinese, French, and Spanish. This update also includes stability improvements and minor refinements for a smoother experience.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-31

BlackOut now adapts to the way you record. After stopping a recording, choose whether to return to the main screen or stay on the recording screen, ready for your next take. You can change this anytime in Settings under After Recording.

This update also includes interface refinements and reliability improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-17

No release notes.

## More apps by Kei Konuma

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All apps by Kei Konuma: https://appshunter.io/developer/6789597051

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