Comparison

AirHanabi vs BlackOut

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AirHanabi

Features
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(1) Single-shot fireworks Tap the shutter button at the start of the fireworks to capture the track of fireworks in slow shutter (4 sec). (2) Rapid continuous-shot fireworks(Starmine) Tap the shutter button at the start of the fireworks and then tap at the end again. Create a photo and a time-lapse movie that contain a multiple fireworks by lighten composite using photos captured continuously from the start to the end. You can select the tint of the fireworks from "Various color"(WB: Incandescent) or "Japanese color"(WB: Sunny). about Olympus Air A01 http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/digitalcameras/air-a01.html

About

BlackOut

This app allows discreet photo and video recording from a dark, private capture screen. Media is stored locally until you choose to export or share, with optional premium features for video recording available as a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Silent photo capture
  • Discreet video recording
  • Local media storage
  • Premium video features (one-time purchase)
  • Custom cover screens
  • Biometric gallery protection
Features
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A quieter screen. More ways to capture. BlackOut is a camera for iPhone and iPad with a dark capture screen and a private in-app gallery. Take photos, record video, capture a burst, or slow down the action—then choose what you keep, share, or export. BROWSE WHILE RECORDING Read, search, and visit websites without leaving your recording. Enable Browser While Recording in Settings, choose Video or Slow Motion, and use the browser menu to start recording or stop and save. Your webpage stays open when the video is saved to BlackOut's gallery. Choose DuckDuckGo or Google, save bookmarks, and turn on browser auto-dimming if you prefer. Browsing uses a temporary session; bookmarks stay on your device. Websites and search providers handle browsing requests under their own privacy policies. Web audio and video pause during recording. FOUR WAYS TO CAPTURE • Photo: take individual photos with a simple tap. • Video: record with a black screen or your own cover image, with an optional live preview. • Burst: choose the number of photos and the pause between them. • Slow Motion: record at a supported high frame rate and save slow-motion video. A GALLERY THAT FEELS RIGHT • Browse a clean grid and pinch to adjust thumbnail size. • Filter All, Photos, or Videos and sort your library. • Pinch, pan, and double-tap to explore a photo. • Swipe across items in Select mode to select or deselect a range. • Share, save to Photos, or delete multiple items together. • See useful details such as dimensions, duration, and file size. YOUR MEDIA, YOUR CHOICE Captures stay in BlackOut's private gallery and do not appear in Photos unless you export them. Add Face ID or Touch ID protection on supported devices. No BlackOut account is required. SET UP YOUR WAY Keep your current brightness or enable Auto-Dim Capture Screen; browser dimming is controlled separately. Photo is selected on first use, and your chosen capture mode is remembered. Open directly in the camera, with a separate opt-in setting to begin recording automatically. Use a Lock Screen or Home Screen widget for quick access. Customize the cover image, preview, recording feedback, volume-button controls, swipe lock, and what happens after recording stops. Choose from the cameras, lenses, standard resolutions, and frame rates your device supports. Set an optional auto-stop timer or keep No limit for recording without an app-imposed duration cap. FREE PHOTOS. ONE-TIME PREMIUM. Basic photo capture and the gallery are free. One lifetime in-app purchase unlocks video, burst, slow motion, the recording browser, and advanced capture and privacy controls. No subscription. Existing Premium owners keep access; Restore Purchase is available in the app. Recording requires BlackOut to be active in the foreground. Widgets open the app; recording begins after any required device unlock. Apple's camera and microphone privacy indicators remain visible. Features depend on your device and selected camera. Slow-motion clips have no audio. Storage, battery, temperature, and system interruptions can limit recording. Respect others' privacy and follow local recording laws. Support: contact@blackoutcamera.app

Screenshots

AirHanabi3 screens
BlackOut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirHanabi at none against BlackOut's 1. BlackOut's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 66 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BlackOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirHanabi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirHanabi ships an update every 66 months, BlackOut every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AirHanabi versus BlackOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirHanabiBlackOut
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 66 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHaruhito FujiKei Konuma

In-app purchases

None

AirHanabi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BlackOut

One-time1
  • BlackOut Premium$9.99

Questions

Is AirHanabi free?
AirHanabi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlackOut free?
BlackOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AirHanabi or BlackOut have ads?
Neither AirHanabi nor BlackOut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirHanabi or BlackOut?
AirHanabi ships an update every 66 months, and BlackOut every 3 days. Most recently, AirHanabi was updated on October 29, 2026 and BlackOut on October 28, 2026.

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