Comparison

Darkness Camera vs Secret Text

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

Head to head
About

Darkness Camera

Capture clear photos and videos even in low-light conditions. This utility app enhances image quality by allowing adjustable exposure times and utilizes the device's torch for illumination in complete darkness.

Highlights
  • Low-light photography
  • Adjustable exposure time
  • Torch activation for photos
  • Video recording in dark
  • Simple gesture controls
Features
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Darkness camera is a simple utility to take pictures and videos with the particularity of allowing you to take beautiful pictures in little light. It allows you to increase the exposure time with a simple gesture, which lets bring in as many lights as possible when it is dark. Darkness camera also allows you to activate the torch of your iPhone while taking photos. this functionality is very important when you want to take a photo in a completely dark place.

About

Secret Text

Features
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Secret Text is a secure text translator, not a chat app. Download free and use one contact with unlimited encryption, decryption and fingerprint verification. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks unlimited contacts. No trial or subscription is required. It encrypts your plaintext into ciphertext that you can copy and paste through any messaging app (iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat, etc.), and decrypts ciphertext back into plaintext on the other end. How it works: 1. Add a contact and complete a guided handshake to establish an encrypted session 2. Verify identity fingerprints through a trusted channel 3. Type your message -> tap "Encrypt & Copy" -> paste the ciphertext into any messenger 4. Receive ciphertext -> tap "Paste & Decrypt" -> read the plaintext Security: - End-to-end encryption powered by Signal Protocol (X3DH + Double Ratchet) - AES-256-CBC with HMAC-SHA256 for every message - Per-message forward secrecy: compromising one key cannot decrypt past or future messages - Out-of-order message decryption support - Identity fingerprint verification through a trusted channel - All keys are generated and stored locally on your device Features: - Works with any messaging platform, no need to switch apps - Guided handshake wizard with step-by-step instructions - Contact management with session status at a glance - One free contact; one-time Pro purchase for unlimited contacts - Supports English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese - Available on iOS and macOS with cross-platform session compatibility - Dark mode support Your messages stay private, no matter which messenger you use. Privacy Policy: https://covalith.com/legal/apps/secret-text/privacy/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula/

Screenshots

Darkness Camera4 screens
Secret Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Darkness Camera at 10.0 against Secret Text's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Darkness Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Secret Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Darkness Camera ships an update every 4 months, Secret Text every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Darkness Camera versus Secret Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarkness CameraSecret Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouria HAKKAR建忠 黎

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Darkness Camera

One-time1
  • Hide Ads$0.99
2 purchases

Secret Text

Subscriptions2
  • SecretText Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • SecretText Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Darkness Camera free?
Darkness Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secret Text free?
Secret Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Darkness Camera or Secret Text have ads?
Neither Darkness Camera nor Secret Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Darkness Camera or Secret Text?
Darkness Camera ships an update every 4 months, and Secret Text every 7 months. Most recently, Darkness Camera was updated on October 10, 2026 and Secret Text on October 12, 2026.

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