# Screen Recorder vs Discreet

The clearest difference is monetization model: Discreet at free with in-app purchases against Screen Recorder's subscription. Discreet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 32%). Screen Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Screen Recorder against 4.4 for Discreet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 56% of Discreet's.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, Discreet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Discreet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-create-and-edit/id1446426702/reviews) | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **55.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 425 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppSmartz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424903780) | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-create-and-edit/id1446426702)

Record your iPhone or iPad screen with audio and facecam in high definition. Create tutorials, capture gameplay, or record streaming content without time limits or watermarks. Convert videos to GIF and use the whiteboard feature for creative projects.

**Highlights:** Record screen with audio and facecam, Full HD video recording (up to 4K), Internal/system sound recording, No recording time limits, Whiteboard recording, Convert video to GIF, No watermark

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly_Exclusive | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly_exclusive | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Exclusive | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for making videos
- 💡 Useful for streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy and unstable
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall
- 🔋 Overheats device
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings stop unexpectedly
- Can't save videos to camera roll
- Streaming doesn't work properly

**Requested features**

- Add delete button for recordings
- Improve video/audio sync
- Allow customization of video settings
- Fix issues with streaming to platforms


### 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 Screen Recorder free?

Screen Recorder 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, Screen Recorder or Discreet?

Screen Recorder and Discreet are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.1K and 2.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Screen Recorder or Discreet have ads?

Screen Recorder shows ads; Discreet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder or Discreet?

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on September 22, 2026 and Discreet on September 24, 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.*