Comparison

DS Third Eye vs Discreet

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

Head to head
About

DS Third Eye

Identify objects, landmarks, people, plants, and music by simply pointing your camera or uploading an image. Extract and share text from any picture. Discover related YouTube videos for recognized music.

Highlights
  • Object identification
  • Music recognition
  • Text extraction from images
  • Related YouTube videos
  • Share extracted text
Features
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Dotsquares presents the new way of identifying objects like monuments, locations, celebrities, people, plants, trees etc etc using its own application called "Third Eye". This application is now also capable in recognizing music. You simply have to click on Identify Music button and the application will let you know the details of the playing song. You will also get the list of the related YouTube videos as well. Third Eye can also read the text for you from any image using Camera or using Image Gallery. You can extract the text from any image. You can share this extracted text with anyone on WhatsApp or in any other applications. Disclaimer: ThirdEye is using 3 party APIs.We are providing ThirdEye, just as a sample application. We are NOT responsible for, and expressly disclaims all liability for, damages of any kind arising out of use, reference to, reliance on any information related with API.

About

Discreet

Capture photos and videos discreetly using a black screen or custom screen mode. Features include autofocus, image stabilization, 4K video, and Apple Watch control. Instantly launch the camera with a Lock Screen widget for quick access. Keep your media private with a secure, built-in gallery.

Highlights
  • Black screen camera mode
  • Customizable screen modes
  • Autofocus and image stabilization
  • 4K video recording
  • Apple Watch control
  • Lock Screen widget for instant launch
  • Private in-app gallery
Features
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The original top-rated Discreet Camera app for capturing photos and record videos discreetly without drawing attention. Thanks to the Black Screen Technology and the Custom Screen mode, you can shoot without lighting up your surroundings or interrupting the moment. Packed with powerful features—autofocus, image stabilization, burst mode, 4K video, Apple Watch control, and fully customizable commands—Discreet helps you capture sharp, well-composed shots even in challenging lighting. Never miss a moment: launch the camera instantly with the Lock Screen widget for quick access when timing matters. Whether you’re capturing a special memory without drawing attention or you simply prefer a more private, low-profile camera experience, Discreet is built for you. Perfect for concerts, live events, capturing evidences, street photography, and any situation where you don’t want a bright screen to disturb others, Discreet lets you capture photos and videos more subtly. Keep your photos and recordings private with a built-in gallery to store photos and videos safely. Your files are not uploaded to the cloud or to any server. Discover a better, more discreet way to capture the moments that matter with this secret camera recorder. Disclaimer: This app is not intended to violate the privacy of others. This is not a spy hidden camera . Please be aware of the laws in your area concerning using discreet image capturing devices and applications in your area. The developer of this application will not be held liable for the actions of any users. Always follow any applicable laws, rules, etc., regarding the use of imaging devices.

Screenshots

DS Third Eye4 screens
Discreet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DS Third Eye at 100% against Discreet's 55%. DS Third Eye also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Discreet's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DS Third Eye asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DS Third Eye holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DS Third Eye's written reviews are positive against 55% of Discreet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DS Third Eye versus Discreet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDS Third EyeDiscreet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better55.4% of reviews
Number of ratings12.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB68 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDotsquares LtdMarco D'Amelio

Customer experience

DS Third Eye

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Discreet

All ratings2,072 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews469 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral13.6%
Negative30.9%

Bugs and requests

DS Third Eye

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Discreet

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Video recording stops unexpectedly
  • Camera preview window cannot be disabled
  • Microphone permission required even for photos
  • Inconsistent video frame rates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to use custom wallpaper
  • Volume button controls
  • Zoom/wide-angle camera support
  • Higher video resolutions
  • Background recording
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  • Ability to recover deleted content

In-app purchases

None

DS Third Eye

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Discreet

One-time1
  • Unlock all features$9.99

Questions

Is DS Third Eye free?
DS Third Eye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Discreet free?
Discreet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DS Third Eye or Discreet?
DS Third Eye is rated higher. DS Third Eye averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Discreet averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.
Do DS Third Eye or Discreet have ads?
Neither DS Third Eye nor Discreet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DS Third Eye or Discreet?
DS Third Eye ships an update every 5 weeks, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, DS Third Eye was updated on October 6, 2026 and Discreet on October 18, 2026.

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