# Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot vs Discreet

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot | Discreet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-shot/id1457277555/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | **55.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty Boa Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455626519) | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Recorder ™ Record Shot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-shot/id1457277555)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription for PRO features | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO features subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Subscription for PRO features | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO features | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription for PRO features | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription for PRO features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription for PRO features | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 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 ™ 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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