# minicam vs Discreet

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | minicam | Discreet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minicam/id1358241788/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 128 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | **55.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [光宗 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479017195) | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) |

## What reviewers say

### minicam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minicam/id1358241788)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time surveillance viewing, WIFI camera connection, Save photos and videos, Unique camera ID identification, Remote camera access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📹 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### 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 minicam free?

minicam 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, minicam or Discreet?

Discreet is rated higher. minicam averages 2.2 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Discreet averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do minicam or Discreet have ads?

Neither minicam nor Discreet shows ads.

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

minicam ships an update every 2 months, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, minicam was updated on October 23, 2026 and Discreet on October 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.*