# D vs Discreet

The clearest difference is rating: Discreet at 4.4 against D's 1.0. Discreet also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 15%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 1). D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Discreet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. 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: 15% of D's written reviews are positive against 55% of Discreet's.

D ships an update every 3 months, Discreet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | D | Discreet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-link-cctv/id1250316536/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 | 15.4% of reviews | **55.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D-Link (India) Limted](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076108126) | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) |

## What reviewers say

### D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-link-cctv/id1250316536)

This free video app connects you to a secured world, supporting a full line of products with H.264 & H.265 video codecs. It offers live and playback video previews, device and record management, and alarm information.

**Highlights:** H.264 & H.265 decoding, Live video preview (16 channels), Playback video preview (4 channels), Device information management, Record video and snapshot management, Device alarm information management, Multi-language support

**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 D free?

D 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, D or Discreet?

Discreet is rated higher. D averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Discreet averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do D or Discreet have ads?

Neither D nor Discreet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, D or Discreet?

D ships an update every 3 months, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, D was updated on October 9, 2026 and Discreet on October 16, 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.*