Comparison

Private Recorder vs XC

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

XC

Features
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This is a multi-functional action camera, which can support you to shoot in HD as you like. Through the xc-camera app, you can interface with the camera for convenient operation: 1: Can remotely control the camera, take pictures, video. 2: The camera can be adjusted and corrected through the app before shooting. 3: The recorded information can be downloaded and stored through the app. 4: Video can be shared through the app.

Screenshots

Private Recorder3 screens
XC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XC at none against Private Recorder's 3. XC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price 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. XC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Private Recorder versus XC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate RecorderXC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (231 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings231 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPradeep Yadav亮 陈

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

XC

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
None

XC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Recorder free?
Private Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XC free?
XC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Private Recorder or XC have ads?
Private Recorder shows ads; XC does not.

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