# YCamera vs Discreet

The clearest difference is rating: Discreet at 4.4 against YCamera's 2.0. Discreet also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 20%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 68). YCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Discreet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of YCamera's written reviews are positive against 56% of Discreet's.

YCamera ships an update every 3 weeks, Discreet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YCamera | Discreet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ycamera/id1319683209/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% 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 | 32 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文明 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249961110) | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) |

## What reviewers say

### YCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ycamera/id1319683209)

This application enables wireless image transmission from a camera to an iOS device via Wi-Fi. It allows users to achieve real-time, free wireless transfer of image data anytime and anywhere.

**Highlights:** WIFI image transmission, Wireless connection to iOS devices, Real-time image data transfer, Free wireless transmission, Anytime, anywhere access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 YCamera free?

YCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Discreet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YCamera or Discreet?

Discreet is rated higher. YCamera averages 2.0 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Discreet averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do YCamera or Discreet have ads?

Neither YCamera nor Discreet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YCamera or Discreet?

YCamera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, YCamera was updated on June 10, 2026 and Discreet on September 30, 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.*