# Private Recorder vs Double Camera

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Recorder | Double Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946/reviews) | **[4.6 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-camera-video-recording/id1638315936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 234 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pradeep Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123417966) | [佳伟 薛](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628251392) |

## 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


### Double Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-camera-video-recording/id1638315936)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Taker Upgrade Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Double Taker Upgrade Month | $7.99 | per month |


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