Comparison

QuickVideo vs Discreet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QuickVideo

This app provides a simple and quick way to record videos for any occasion. Organize your footage by purpose, scene, or date, and manage files locally or remotely via Wi-Fi and cloud storage.

Highlights
  • One-touch shooting
  • Automatic shooting start
  • Video playback player
  • Folder-based video management
  • Calendar-based video management
  • Local & remote file management
  • Wi-Fi shooting and playback
Features
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QuickVideo is a powerful, all-in-one video recorder and editor designed for modern creators on iOS and macOS. Whether you're producing YouTube vlogs, TikTok Shorts, Instagram Reels, or professional presentations, QuickVideo combines pro camera controls, AI-powered automatic captions, and non-destructive editing workflows to speed up your creative process. RECORDING & PRO CAMERA: - Quality presets: Cinematic (4K/60fps), Story (1080p/30fps), Quick Share (720p/30fps). - Pro manual controls (Pro): Adjust ISO (50–6400), shutter speed, white balance, and exposure compensation (EV -2.0 to +2.0). - Live histogram, zebra overlay, and grid for perfect composition. - Real-time face detection, subject segmentation, and dual camera support with fast switching. - Zoom control with level indicators, countdown, and instant start modes. POWERFUL NON-DESTRUCTIVE EDITING: - Auto-saved edit drafts: Return later and keep your text, labels, captions, music, trim, and color work perfectly intact. - Frame-by-frame trimming with a visual timeline and multi-segment clip editing. - Color Correction & Looks: Apply global or selected-clip color correction and subtle creative looks such as Warm, Cool, Rose, Blue, and Sepia, alongside brightness, contrast, and saturation adjustments. - Text stamp overlays with opacity and color control. - Transitions: Crossfade and dip-to-black. - 100-level undo/redo history and reusable edit presets. ADVANCED AUDIO & MUSIC: - Multi-track audio: Add multiple Music and SFX clips to your timeline. - Adjust individual clip ranges and volume levels with ease. - Voice-priority ducking: Automatically lower background music volume for clearer voice narration. AI CAPTIONS & SMART EDIT: - 100% Local Auto Captions: On-device Whisper AI (Base, Small, Medium, Large models) ensures your data never leaves your device. - SRT file import and comprehensive caption track with timing controls. - AI Smart Edit (Pro): Automatic scene detection, highlight extraction, and voice/audio activity analysis with one-tap smart application to your timeline. EXPORT & YOUTUBE PUBLISHING: - YouTube Studio handoff: Instantly opens the YouTube upload page and reveals the exported video in your file manager for fast drag-and-drop publishing. - Multi-format Export: MP4 (H.264), HEVC (H.265), GIF, or MP3 (audio only). - Quality presets: Master, Balanced, Fast Social. - 9:16 vertical framing optimized for Stories and Reels. - Real-time export progress with cancel option. LIBRARY & WORKFLOW: - Traceable lineage: Original, Draft, and Exported views make it easy to trace each video back to its source and continue editing. - Folder browsing with video thumbnails, favorites, tags, and per-video notes. - Broad format support: MP4, MOV, M4V, MKV, AVI, WebM. CLOUD & CUSTOMIZATION: - Seamless integration with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and SMB/NAS. - Remote streaming with local caching (configurable 256–8192 MB). - 20+ theme colors, dark/light mode, floating preview panel, and customizable keyboard shortcuts. - Responsive layout designed for mobile, tablet, and desktop environments. QUICKVIDEO PRO UNLOCKS: - Pro camera manual controls - AI Smart Edit and highlight extraction - All export formats and quality presets - Ad-free experience - Priority customer support Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickvideo/terms/

About

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.

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
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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.

Screenshots

QuickVideo4 screens
Discreet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Discreet at 4.4 against QuickVideo's 3.0. Discreet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 2). QuickVideo's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (67% vs 56%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QuickVideo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Discreet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of QuickVideo's written reviews are positive against 56% of Discreet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QuickVideo versus Discreet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickVideoDiscreet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better55.5% of reviews
Number of ratings22.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZUHIRO KAKIMOTOMarco D'Amelio

Customer experience

QuickVideo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Discreet

All ratings2,072 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews470 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative30.9%

Bugs and requests

QuickVideo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

2 purchases

QuickVideo

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$4.99
1 purchases

Discreet

One-time1
  • Unlock all features$9.99

Questions

Is QuickVideo free?
QuickVideo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Discreet free?
Discreet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuickVideo or Discreet?
Discreet is rated higher. QuickVideo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Discreet averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.
Do QuickVideo or Discreet have ads?
QuickVideo shows ads; Discreet does not.
Which is updated more often, QuickVideo or Discreet?
QuickVideo ships an update every 5 weeks, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, QuickVideo was updated on October 15, 2026 and Discreet on October 30, 2026.

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