Comparison

Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot vs Discreet

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

Head to head
About

Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot

Easily record your iPhone or iPad screen, perfect for capturing gameplay, reaction videos, or tutorials. This app offers facecam and audio recording capabilities to enhance your content.

Highlights
  • Screen recording
  • Facecam recording
  • Audio recording
  • Gameplay recording
  • Reaction video recording
Features
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Screen Recorder for iPhone and iPad! Great for recording and streaming gameplay or recording reaction videos. FEATURES: - Record your screen easily - Includes facecam recording - Includes audio recording We are constantly improving this app and we would love to hear your suggestions for improvement! If you have found a bug, have a suggestion, or want a new feature, please email us at: support@prettyboamedia.com App Pro Subscription Get PRO features with no ads and stay hidden from friends. Subscription is auto-renewable which means that once purchased it will be auto-renewed every payment period until you cancel it 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage your Subscription and Auto-Renewal by going to your Account Settings. Terms of Service https://prettyboamedia.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy https://prettyboamedia.com/privacy-policy/

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

Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot4 screens
Discreet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Discreet at none against Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot's shown. Discreet also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 45%). Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot against 4.4 for Discreet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot's written reviews are positive against 56% of Discreet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot ships an update fortnightly, Discreet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot versus Discreet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Recorder ™ Record ShotDiscreet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.2K ratings) — better4.4 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews44.6% of reviews55.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better2.1K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPretty Boa Media LtdMarco D'Amelio

Customer experience

Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot

All ratings2,234 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative46.8%

Discreet

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

User reviews

Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Handy screen capture tool
  • 💡 Useful for creating how-to videos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable video saving
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

Discreet

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What 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

Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes the app
  • Causes audio issues with other apps
  • Recorded videos not showing up

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Improve audio quality during editing
  • Provide a free version with basic features

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

9 purchases

Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot

Subscriptions8
  • Subscription for PRO features3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • PRO features subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Subscription for PRO features3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • PRO features3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Subscription for PRO features3 Days trial2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Subscription for PRO features3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Subscription for PRO features3 Days trial$8.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99
1 purchases

Discreet

One-time1
  • Unlock all features$9.99

Questions

Is Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot free?
Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot 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 ™ Record Shot or Discreet?
Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot is rated higher. Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Discreet averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot or Discreet have ads?
Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot shows ads; Discreet does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot or Discreet?
Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot ships an update fortnightly, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot was updated on November 2, 2026 and Discreet on November 3, 2026.

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