Comparison

Private Recorder vs Video Anonymizer Camera

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

Video Anonymizer Camera

Easily protect identities in videos by pixelating faces and distorting voices. Record new anonymous footage or anonymize existing clips from your camera roll with a simple interface and quick processing.

Highlights
  • Pixelate faces with mosaic blur
  • Distort voices to low or high pitches
  • Record new anonymous videos
  • Anonymize existing videos from camera roll
  • Simple and fast interface
Features
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Video Anonymizer allows you to hide faces and distort voices in videos to keep the subject's identities private. You can record anonymous videos or anonymize existing videos from your camera roll. With a simple interface and fast results, your videos can be anonymized in seconds! -- Image options You can apply the mosaic blur effect on face or full body of the video subject -- Voice options Voices can be distorted to low or high pitches to remain anonymous -- Record or anonymize existing videos You can create new videos using the Anonymizer Camera or select videos from your camera roll to be anonymized. Video anonymizer is now available for all iOS devices!

Screenshots

Private Recorder3 screens
Video Anonymizer Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Video Anonymizer Camera at 4.6 against Private Recorder's 4.1. Video Anonymizer Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Private Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (231 vs 18). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Video Anonymizer Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Anonymizer Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Recorder has 231 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, Video Anonymizer Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Private Recorder versus Video Anonymizer Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate RecorderVideo Anonymizer Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (231 ratings)4.6 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings231 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPradeep YadavArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

Private Recorder

All ratings224 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive41.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative48.7%

Video Anonymizer Camera

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

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

Video Anonymizer Camera

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
1 purchases

Video Anonymizer Camera

One-time1
  • Anonymizer Premium$0.99

Questions

Is Private Recorder free?
Private Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Anonymizer Camera free?
Video Anonymizer Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Recorder or Video Anonymizer Camera?
Video Anonymizer Camera is rated higher. Private Recorder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Video Anonymizer Camera averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.
Do Private Recorder or Video Anonymizer Camera have ads?
Private Recorder shows ads; Video Anonymizer Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Recorder or Video Anonymizer Camera?
Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, and Video Anonymizer Camera weekly. Most recently, Private Recorder was updated on September 11, 2026 and Video Anonymizer Camera on September 17, 2026.

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