# Screen Recorder vs Black Screen Video Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Recorder at 4.5 against Black Screen Video Camera's 3.7. Screen Recorder also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 26) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). Black Screen Video Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Recorder sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.

Screen Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 33K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 25% of Black Screen Video Camera's.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 2 weeks, Black Screen Video Camera every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Black Screen Video Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder/id1479827719/reviews)** | [3.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-video-camera/id6742052521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **29.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App of the Year](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816173885) | [Pawel Chmiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/498209576) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder/id1479827719)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Record your device screen, camera, and audio with this comprehensive tool. Edit and enhance your recordings with built-in tools, including FaceCam overlays and dual camera support. Ideal for content creators, educators, and gamers.

**Highlights:** Screen recording, FaceCam overlays, Dual camera recording, Built-in video editor, High-quality audio recording, Customizable recording settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Screen Recorder Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Screen Recorder Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Screen Recorder Vip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good app
- 🚀 Amazing love it
- 🚀 Allows the accessibility of the screen
- 🚀 Surprisingly this app works great
- 🚀 Great screen recorder!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Horrible free version
- 🔒 Waste of time
- 🔒 Not happy!
- 🔒 WHY
- 🔒 Bruh

**Reported bugs**

- The sound inside the phone overcome my voice
- The recording sign was still on my screen and then I tried getting rid of it by pressing stop but it was still there and it still won't come of
- Every time I record something it doesn't get saved into the videos at all
- None of my videos recorded, and when I tried to hit the play button it just showed the play icon with a slash through it, and wouldn't show anything but a black screen

**Requested features**

- How do I get out of the PRO thingy
- Why not stop that and half and half
- Why when I record a sideways game it's still sideways on the video? It's supposed to be straight!
- I wish you guys add a thing where the face cam is just apart of it when u hit start recording


### Black Screen Video Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-video-camera/id6742052521)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Features | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

Screen Recorder 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, Screen Recorder or Black Screen Video Camera?

Screen Recorder is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Black Screen Video Camera averages 3.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do Screen Recorder or Black Screen Video Camera have ads?

Neither Screen Recorder nor Black Screen Video Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder or Black Screen Video Camera?

Screen Recorder ships an update every 2 weeks, and Black Screen Video Camera every 3 days. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on September 25, 2026 and Black Screen Video Camera on September 23, 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.*