minicam vs Discreet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
minicam
Connect to a real-time surveillance camera via WIFI from your mobile phone. View live video feeds and save photos or recordings directly to your device for later access.
- Real-time surveillance viewing
- WIFI camera connection
- Save photos and videos
- Unique camera ID identification
- Remote camera access
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minicam is an app that uses WIFI to connect a real-time surveillance camera from a mobile phone. You can watch surveillance video at any time, or you can save photos and videos on your phone for viewing. Each camera is identified by a unique ID number, and when used by the user, only the ID number of the camera that needs to be viewed needs to be set.
Discreet
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.
- 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
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The original top-rated Discreet Camera app for capturing photos and record videos discreetly without drawing attention. Thanks to the Black Screen Technology and the Custom Screen mode, you can shoot without lighting up your surroundings or interrupting the moment. Packed with powerful features—autofocus, image stabilization, burst mode, 4K video, Apple Watch control, and fully customizable commands—Discreet helps you capture sharp, well-composed shots even in challenging lighting. Never miss a moment: launch the camera instantly with the Lock Screen widget for quick access when timing matters. Whether you’re capturing a special memory without drawing attention or you simply prefer a more private, low-profile camera experience, Discreet is built for you. Perfect for concerts, live events, capturing evidences, street photography, and any situation where you don’t want a bright screen to disturb others, Discreet lets you capture photos and videos more subtly. Keep your photos and recordings private with a built-in gallery to store photos and videos safely. Your files are not uploaded to the cloud or to any server. Discover a better, more discreet way to capture the moments that matter with this secret camera recorder. Disclaimer: This app is not intended to violate the privacy of others. This is not a spy hidden camera . Please be aware of the laws in your area concerning using discreet image capturing devices and applications in your area. The developer of this application will not be held liable for the actions of any users. Always follow any applicable laws, rules, etc., regarding the use of imaging devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Discreet at 4.4 against minicam's 2.2. Discreet also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 16%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 128). minicam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. minicam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Discreet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of minicam's written reviews are positive against 56% of Discreet's.
minicam ships an update every 2 months, Discreet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | minicam | Discreet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (128 ratings) | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | 55.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 128 | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 光宗 陈 | Marco D'Amelio |
Customer experience
minicam
Discreet
User reviews
minicam
From 128 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📹 Video recording quality is decent
- 📡 WiFi connectivity works when properly configured
- 🎯 Easy to use interface for basic functionality
- 💰 Affordable price point
- 🔧 Works well for model railroading and hobbyist use
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently, especially on iOS
- 📱 Incompatible with iOS 15+ (major breaking issue)
- 🔌 WiFi connection drops constantly
- ❌ Cannot connect to device despite multiple attempts
- ⚠️ Poor customer support and no help available
Discreet
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Discreet camera
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure storage
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Video recording issues
- 🐛 Quality/performance problems
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
Bugs and requests
minicam
Reported bugs
19 issues- App crashes on iOS 15 and later versions
- App crashes after 10-20 seconds of use
- Device time resets to 0 every hour
- QR code scanning fails or shows invalid errors
- Camera shows offline despite WiFi connection
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- Video recording stops or doesn't record at all
- Motion detection recording not working
- Cannot change password or modify settings
- App closes when attempting to access local files
- Connection drops when away from home WiFi
- Settings become unchangeable after updates
- Calendar/date picker shows blank white screen
- App kicks user out every few minutes
- Live view stops after 10 seconds then crashes
- Device connection fails via QR code
- WiFi password field rejects valid passwords over 20 characters
- Notifications not arriving on iPhone
- App incompatible with older HDminicam versions
- Recording file names show incorrect timestamps
Requested features
16 requests- iOS 15+ compatibility update
- Remove 10-minute recording time limit
- Extend WiFi password character limit to 24+ characters
- iPad-optimized app interface
- Automatic night mode switching
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- Custom WiFi configuration (IP, gateway settings)
- Remote recording deletion functionality
- iCloud integration for cloud storage
- Improved time/date display for recorded files
- Better motion detection notification system
- LED light toggle option in settings
- Full-screen video timeline scrubber
- Scheduled recording time ranges
- Individual recording file deletion
- SMTP email support for alarm images
- Endless recording option (no time limits)
Discreet
Reported bugs
4 issues- Video recording stops unexpectedly
- Camera preview window cannot be disabled
- Microphone permission required even for photos
- Inconsistent video frame rates
Requested features
6 requests- Option to use custom wallpaper
- Volume button controls
- Zoom/wide-angle camera support
- Higher video resolutions
- Background recording
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- Ability to recover deleted content
In-app purchases
minicam
No in-app purchases
Discreet
- Unlock all features$9.99









