Comparison

Private Recorder vs CamEye3

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

Head to head
About

Private Recorder

Record audio and video discreetly and store it securely within the application. This tool offers password protection and file management options for your recordings. It's useful for documenting important conversations, lectures, or meetings.

Highlights
  • Record audio and video
  • Secure password protection
  • Organized file listing
  • Rename and delete files
  • Proof of conversations
Features
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Private Recorder provides a unique functionality to record conversations, meetings, and other audios/videos and store in a secret place inside the app. 
 Key features - 
*Record whatever you want. *Saved files are listed in the order of recorded date/time. *Secure recordings with a generic password screen.
 *Always has proof of key conversations “just in case.” *Delete or Rename file names so that you can save it with your choice. *Quite useful in the following situations: - during negotiations for important contracts - at crime scenes - during lectures or meetings
 And more important if you like the application, don’t forget to add/update your reviews.
 Thank you for your liking! Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://tinyurl.com/28wr5nst

About

CamEye3

Monitor your home, pets, or business remotely with real-time video streaming and PTZ camera control. Features include 360° monitoring, voice intercom, and alarm alerts. Easy plug-and-play installation supports WiFi and QR code setup.

Highlights
  • Real-time remote video monitoring
  • PTZ camera operation
  • 360° remote monitoring
  • Voice intercom
  • Alarm monitoring
  • Plug-and-play installation
  • QR code login
Features
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Description: you can check clearness and real time of remote video through PTZ camera operation terminal whenever and wherever. Advantages of CMS:1. advanced architecture-high reliability and security.2.plug-and play,easy installation.3.wide application:baby,elderly,pet,factory,shop and home surveillance.4.Complete functions: 360 ° remote real-time monitoring, video, images, video capture, voice to monitor intercom, alarm monitoring.5.Support the WIFI matching mode for factory equipment, equipment configuration and video viewing.6.Support QR code scanning and installing software and scanning equipment to log in

Screenshots

Private Recorder3 screens
CamEye32 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CamEye3 at 5.0 against Private Recorder's 4.1. CamEye3 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Private Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (234 vs 1). On price and device support 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. Private Recorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months. CamEye3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CamEye3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Recorder has 234 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, CamEye3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Private Recorder versus CamEye3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate RecorderCamEye3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (234 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings234 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.67.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPradeep Yadav长余 孙

Customer experience

Private Recorder

All ratings224 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

CamEye3

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Private Recorder

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Recordings have no sound
  • App stops recording when screen is off
  • App stops recording when switching apps
  • Noticeable recording indicator
  • No way to delete recordings
Show 18 more
  • No way to erase recordings
  • Paid for Pro, still asking to upgrade
  • Audio files have no sound
  • Cannot share recordings
  • App doesn't always play back recordings
  • Video recording doesn't work
  • Not secret, no black screen option
  • Useless silent sound feed
  • Takes money, doesn't work
  • App would likely have dangerous consequences for anyone using it to record privately
  • Horrible service
  • Scam alert
  • Unreliable
  • Not working properly
  • Use less
  • Camera only opens
  • Needs more development
  • Doesn't record with screen locked

Requested features

11 requests
  • How to share or delete recordings
  • Suppress orange mic indicator light
  • Set different app icon/name
  • Add a tracker for recordings
  • Keep recording secretly while screen is locked
Show 6 more
  • Make everything on the app free
  • Restore deleted voice recordings (recycle bin)
  • Continue recording while phone is off
  • Develop video recording for iPhone screen lock
  • Option for black screen while recording
  • Ability to use camera on lock screen

CamEye3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Private Recorder

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade To Pro$19.996 Months
  • Upgrade To Pro$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads and Unlock Share$23.99
None

CamEye3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Recorder free?
Private Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CamEye3 free?
CamEye3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Recorder or CamEye3?
CamEye3 is rated higher. Private Recorder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while CamEye3 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Private Recorder or CamEye3 have ads?
Private Recorder shows ads; CamEye3 does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Recorder or CamEye3?
Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, and CamEye3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Private Recorder was updated on October 24, 2026 and CamEye3 on October 7, 2026.

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