# Vivitar VRcam vs Discreet

The clearest difference is rating: Discreet at 4.4 against Vivitar VRcam's 1.7. Discreet also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 3). Vivitar VRcam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Discreet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vivitar VRcam | Discreet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-vrcam/id1196572026/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.5% 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 | 36 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sakar International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506674385) | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) |

## What reviewers say

### Vivitar VRcam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-vrcam/id1196572026)

Remotely control your 360-degree camera to record videos and capture photos. View live streams, manage media, and share your immersive content with others.

**Highlights:** 360-degree video recording, 360-degree photo shooting, Remote camera control, Live video streaming, Media download and sharing

**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 Vivitar VRcam free?

Vivitar VRcam 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, Vivitar VRcam or Discreet?

Discreet is rated higher. Vivitar VRcam averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Discreet averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Vivitar VRcam or Discreet have ads?

Neither Vivitar VRcam nor Discreet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vivitar VRcam or Discreet?

Vivitar VRcam ships an update every 5 weeks, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vivitar VRcam was updated on November 2, 2026 and Discreet on November 3, 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.*