# ScreenshotApp vs Discreet

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenshotApp | Discreet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshotapp/id1491016129/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **55.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chak Man Pang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003061446) | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenshotApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshotapp/id1491016129)

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.

**Highlights:** Up to 30x file size reduction, Maintains image quality, Smooth user interface, Supports HEIC and JPEG, Preserves creation date

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 ScreenshotApp free?

ScreenshotApp 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, ScreenshotApp or Discreet?

Discreet is rated higher. ScreenshotApp averages 2.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Discreet averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do ScreenshotApp or Discreet have ads?

Neither ScreenshotApp nor Discreet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenshotApp or Discreet?

ScreenshotApp ships an update monthly, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, ScreenshotApp was updated on October 15, 2026 and Discreet on October 16, 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.*