Comparison

Private Recorder vs Permaclips

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

Permaclips

This app continuously records video, automatically saving 60-second clips to your Google Drive while keeping the full recording on your device. It ensures your important footage is always backed up, even if your phone is lost or damaged.

Highlights
  • Continuous video recording
  • Automatic 60-second clip segmentation
  • Instant Google Drive upload
  • Local full video storage
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Ensure vital video evidence is never lost, no matter what happens. Whether you're documenting crucial events, capturing unlawful activities, or preserving important memories, PermaClips safeguards your footage. The app continuously records video, segments it into convenient 60-second clips, and instantly uploads them to your personal Google Drive, while simultaneously storing the full video locally on your iPhone. This dual-saving method guarantees your recordings remain secure in the cloud, even if your phone is damaged, lost, or confiscated. PermaClips is completely free and fully respects your privacy. We can't access your videos, personal data, or identity, and you'll never see any ads. It's genuinely free—no hidden fees, no compromises. It's a useful tool that every citizen should have at their disposal.

Screenshots

Private Recorder3 screens
Permaclips1 screens

Verdict

The call

Private Recorder and Permaclips both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of Private Recorder's written reviews are positive against 0% of Permaclips's. Private Recorder also leads on ratings volume (231 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Permaclips's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and rating 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. Permaclips asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Private Recorder against 4.0 for Permaclips. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Recorder has 231 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Private Recorder's written reviews are positive against 0% of Permaclips's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, Permaclips every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Private Recorder versus Permaclips: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate RecorderPermaclips
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (231 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings231 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPradeep YadavPerma Evidence SA

Customer experience

Private Recorder

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

Permaclips

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Permaclips

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

Permaclips

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Recorder free?
Private Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Permaclips free?
Permaclips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Recorder or Permaclips?
Private Recorder is rated higher. Private Recorder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Permaclips averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Private Recorder or Permaclips have ads?
Private Recorder shows ads; Permaclips does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Recorder or Permaclips?
Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, and Permaclips every 6 weeks. Most recently, Private Recorder was updated on October 15, 2026 and Permaclips on October 4, 2026.

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