# Private Recorder vs Permaclips

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Recorder | Permaclips |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permaclips/id6743412263/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pradeep Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123417966) | [Perma Evidence SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628117471) |

## 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


### Permaclips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permaclips/id6743412263)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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