Comparison

Zero Camera vs Black Screen Video Camera

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

Head to head
About

Zero Camera

Instantly start recording video with a single launch. This app prioritizes speed, automatically beginning video capture upon opening and stopping when you exit. It allows for seamless sharing and captures both video and photos without mode switching.

Highlights
  • Auto-record on launch
  • Auto-stop when leaving app
  • Lock recording orientation
  • Seamless sharing
  • Capture video and photos without switching
  • Secure in-app storage vault (Premium)
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Start recording video in an instant. That's the whole idea behind this app. It launches incredibly fast — and not just fast. Once launched, recording starts automatically with zero interaction required. After stopping a recording, you can seamlessly share to other apps and social media. You can capture both video and photos at any time without switching modes. All of the above is available for free, no special purchase required. Built with all the know-how developed in our sister app "Mugen Camera" over several years. Mugen Camera records as long as possible. Zero Camera starts recording as fast as possible. We hope you enjoy both! [Key Features] 1. Auto-record on launch. No tapping needed. [Super convenient!] 2. Auto-stop recording when you leave the app (home screen or switch apps). 3. Lock recording orientation. Record in your preferred direction regardless of device orientation. 4. Seamlessly share to external apps and social media after stopping. [Super convenient!] 5. Saves to your Photo Library just like the built-in camera. 6. All the video recording expertise from our popular sister app [Mugen Camera] — 3+ years of development. 7. Secure in-app storage vault with privacy protection. (Premium) 8. Screen Saver feature loved in Mugen Camera. (Premium) 9. Restores zoom level, quality, and other settings automatically on relaunch. 10. Auto-mirror video from the front camera. 11. Capture video and photos anytime without switching. [Super convenient!] [Optimized Architecture] Launch and resume processing are parallelized to the maximum. Takes full advantage of modern multi-core CPUs. [Premium Features (Paid)] 1. Change recording quality 2. Change frame rate (fps) 3. Screen Saver (covers the screen with a dark full-screen or custom image) 4. Pinch to zoom 5. Tap to set focus and exposure [Bonus] Remove in-app ads

About

Black Screen Video Camera

Record videos and photos discreetly with a black screen, allowing you to focus on the moment without drawing attention. Ideal for capturing personal memories, surprises, or performances without a bright display. Use responsibly and with consent.

Highlights
  • Discreet recording with black screen
  • Small camera preview
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Instant recording start
  • Suitable for low-light conditions
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Black Screen Video Camera – Capture Without Distractions Black Screen Video Camera is designed for moments when you want to capture videos or photos without drawing attention. Whether you’re recording a surprise proposal, a personal memory, a child’s performance, or a live event, this app lets you focus on the moment without a bright screen getting in the way. Why Choose Black Screen Video Camera? • Discreet Recording – Capture videos with a black screen and a small preview from camera • Simple & Intuitive – Start recording instantly without distractions. • Perfect for Low-Light Settings – Avoid glare and unnecessary attention. Use Responsibly Black Screen Video Camera is not designed for surveillance, spying, or violating privacy laws. Always obtain proper consent and comply with local regulations when recording videos or photos. The developer is not responsible for any misuse of this application. Download Black Screen Video Camera today and capture life’s moments discreetly and responsibly! By using this app, you agree to the Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Zero Camera4 screens
Black Screen Video Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zero Camera at 76% against Black Screen Video Camera's 25%. Zero Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Black Screen Video Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Zero Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Black Screen Video Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zero Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Screen Video Camera has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Zero Camera's written reviews are positive against 25% of Black Screen Video Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zero Camera ships an update fortnightly, Black Screen Video Camera every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zero Camera versus Black Screen Video Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZero CameraBlack Screen Video Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.7 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings426 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoichiro KamadaPawel Chmiel

Customer experience

Zero Camera

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%

Black Screen Video Camera

All ratings26 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zero Camera

One-time1
  • プレミアム機能$5.99
3 purchases

Black Screen Video Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Features$7.99

Questions

Is Zero Camera free?
Zero Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Black Screen Video Camera free?
Black Screen Video Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zero Camera or Black Screen Video Camera?
Zero Camera is rated higher. Zero Camera averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Black Screen Video Camera averages 3.7 from 26 ratings.
Do Zero Camera or Black Screen Video Camera have ads?
Zero Camera shows ads; Black Screen Video Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Zero Camera or Black Screen Video Camera?
Zero Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Black Screen Video Camera every 3 days. Most recently, Zero Camera was updated on September 21, 2026 and Black Screen Video Camera on September 23, 2026.

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