# Private Recorder vs CamEye3

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Recorder | CamEye3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cameye3/id1454364391/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **234** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pradeep Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123417966) | [长余 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438382992) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Pro | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Upgrade To Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads and Unlock Share | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great simple app
- 👍 Works as intended
- 👍 Very easy and functional
- 👍 Good recorder
- 👍 Password protection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### CamEye3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cameye3/id1454364391)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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