# DS Third Eye vs Discreet

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.

Both are free to download. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DS Third Eye asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | DS Third Eye | Discreet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-third-eye/id1142965192/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dotsquares Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/387584116) | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) |

## What reviewers say

### DS Third Eye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-third-eye/id1142965192)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Discreet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Discreet camera
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Video recording issues
- 🐛 Quality/performance problems
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Option to use custom wallpaper
- Volume button controls
- Zoom/wide-angle camera support
- Higher video resolutions
- Background recording


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*