ScreenshotApp vs Discreet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScreenshotApp
This app efficiently reduces the file size of your screenshots without compromising image quality. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing your images and supports HEIC and JPEG formats. The app also preserves the original creation date of your screenshots.
- Up to 30x file size reduction
- Maintains image quality
- Smooth user interface
- Supports HEIC and JPEG
- Preserves creation date
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Compress your screenshot images up to 30x reduction of file size with same quality. Smooth and convenient user interface for viewing images. Support HEIC and JPEG. Keep same creation date of your original screenshot images.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Discreet at 4.4 against ScreenshotApp's 2.8. Discreet also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 20%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 12). ScreenshotApp's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. ScreenshotApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Discreet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of ScreenshotApp's written reviews are positive against 55% of Discreet's.
ScreenshotApp ships an update monthly, Discreet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScreenshotApp | Discreet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (12 ratings) | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 55.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chak Man Pang | Marco D'Amelio |
Customer experience
ScreenshotApp
Discreet
Bugs and requests
ScreenshotApp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
ScreenshotApp
- Unlock All Features$0.99
Discreet
- Unlock all features$9.99
Questions
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