# Private Recorder vs Video Anonymizer Camera

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Recorder | Video Anonymizer Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946/reviews) | **[4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-anonymizer-camera/id1635806941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pradeep Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123417966) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## 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


### Video Anonymizer Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-anonymizer-camera/id1635806941)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anonymizer Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


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