Private Recorder vs Video Anonymizer Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Record audio and video
- Secure password protection
- Organized file listing
- Rename and delete files
- Proof of conversations
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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
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Private Recorder | Video Anonymizer Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (231 ratings) | 4.6 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 231 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pradeep Yadav | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. |
Customer experience
Private Recorder
Video Anonymizer Camera
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
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- 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
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- 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
Private Recorder
- Upgrade To Pro$19.996 Months
- Upgrade To Pro$39.991 Year
- Remove Ads and Unlock Share$23.99
Video Anonymizer Camera
- Anonymizer Premium$0.99
Questions
Is Private Recorder free?
Is Video Anonymizer Camera free?
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