Comparison

Private Recorder vs Double 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

Double Camera

Record videos and take photos simultaneously using both the front and back cameras. Capture both sides of any moment to share authentic content with your audience.

Highlights
  • Front and back camera recording
  • Photo and video modes
  • Landscape and portrait support
  • Record vlogs
  • Switch cameras during recording
  • Output stitched pictures
Features
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Double Taker supports double cameras with front and back to take photos or video in the meantime. Authenticity connects with viewers and will help you capture both sides of every moment and share it with your friends and followers on social networks. Key Feature: Photo/Video mode Landscape and portrait mode. Take the scenery and the selfies at the same time. Record Vlogs and shoot videos Support to either of output the pics stitched together. Also switch cameras during a recording. Notice: The version of the supported devices: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12、iPhone 12pro、iPhone 12pro max、iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max or iPad Pro (3rd generation) —About Subscriptions— -Subscribe to get all features and remove ads.-Subscriptions are billed annually. Alternatively a one time payment plan is available (this is not a subscription). -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. -Your account will be charged for renewal, in accordance with your plan, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.-You may check, manage or cancel the subscription in your iTunes account settings at any time after purchase. Manage Subscription Route: ‘Settings’—>‘iTunes&App Store’—>‘Apple ID’—>‘View Apple ID’—>‘Subscriptions’. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/bicam-privacy-policy/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/bicam-terms-of-use/home

Screenshots

Private Recorder3 screens
Double Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Double Camera at 4.6 against Private Recorder's 4.1. Double Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Private Recorder's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 25%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Double Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Double Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 234 and 297 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Private Recorder's written reviews are positive against 25% of Double Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, Double Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Private Recorder versus Double Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate RecorderDouble Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (234 ratings)4.6 (297 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings234297 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPradeep Yadav佳伟 薛

Customer experience

Private Recorder

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

Double Camera

All ratings294 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

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

Double 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
2 purchases

Double Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Double Taker Upgrade Week$3.997 Days
  • Double Taker Upgrade Month3 Days trial$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Private Recorder free?
Private Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Double Camera free?
Double Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Recorder or Double Camera?
Double Camera is rated higher. Private Recorder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while Double Camera averages 4.6 from 297 ratings.
Do Private Recorder or Double Camera have ads?
Private Recorder shows ads; Double Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Recorder or Double Camera?
Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, and Double Camera monthly. Most recently, Private Recorder was updated on October 24, 2026 and Double Camera on October 20, 2026.

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