# Motion Sensor vs Discreet

The clearest difference is price: Discreet at Free against Motion Sensor's $4.99. Discreet also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 39%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Motion Sensor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Discreet is free to download; Motion Sensor costs $4.99 up front. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Motion Sensor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Discreet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 257, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Motion Sensor's written reviews are positive against 56% of Discreet's.

Motion Sensor ships an update every 3 weeks, Discreet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Motion Sensor | Discreet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-sensor/id1288112430/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 257 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | **55.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Lauro Garsd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856657410) | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) |

## What reviewers say

### Motion Sensor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-sensor/id1288112430)

This application acts as a motion detector, automatically recording video when movement is detected. It offers various features for surveillance, security, or capturing pet activities. Videos can be saved to cloud storage or viewed within the app.

**Highlights:** Automatic video recording on motion detection, Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, iCloud), Adjustable video resolution and frame rate, Configurable detection zones and schedules, In-app gallery and video playback, Customizable motion sensitivity and recording duration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for naps at work
- 👍 Excellent apps!
- 👍 Pretty cool little app
- 👍 Works as it should
- 👍 Children loved to discover how nature documentary are done

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Undulations like on a boat
- 🐛 Motion detection always triggers immediately
- 🐛 Video captured is also undulating
- 🐛 Turning off autofocus has no effect
- 🐛 Cannot set camera zoom

**Reported bugs**

- Preview undulates like waves
- Motion detection triggers immediately
- Video captured is undulating
- Autofocus has no effect
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Power save option button
- Zoom feature
- Ability to hide the screen when recording
- Ability to run in background when screen is locked
- Manual focus feature


### Discreet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989)

Capture photos and videos discreetly using a black screen or custom screen mode. Features include autofocus, image stabilization, 4K video, and Apple Watch control. Instantly launch the camera with a Lock Screen widget for quick access. Keep your media private with a secure, built-in gallery.

**Highlights:** Black screen camera mode, Customizable screen modes, Autofocus and image stabilization, 4K video recording, Apple Watch control, Lock Screen widget for instant launch, Private in-app gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Discreet camera
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Video recording issues
- 🐛 Quality/performance problems
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Video recording stops unexpectedly
- Camera preview window cannot be disabled
- Microphone permission required even for photos
- Inconsistent video frame rates

**Requested features**

- Option to use custom wallpaper
- Volume button controls
- Zoom/wide-angle camera support
- Higher video resolutions
- Background recording


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Motion Sensor free?

Motion Sensor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Discreet free?

Discreet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Motion Sensor or Discreet?

Discreet is rated higher. Motion Sensor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Discreet averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Motion Sensor or Discreet have ads?

Neither Motion Sensor nor Discreet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Motion Sensor or Discreet?

Motion Sensor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Motion Sensor was updated on September 22, 2026 and Discreet on September 27, 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.*