Comparison

IOTLiving vs Discreet

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

Head to head
About

IOTLiving

Control smart home devices like cameras and lights from a single application. This app integrates various product categories, eliminating the need for multiple downloads. It offers features like device management, live video streaming, two-way audio, and push notifications for a streamlined smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Camera control
  • Smart lighting control
  • P2P streaming
  • Device integration
  • Live video streaming
  • Two-way audio
  • Push notifications
Features
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IOTLiving is an app based on camera control, which is based on Haise chip and Shangyun P2P streaming technology. Users can use clock cameras and smart lighting camera products through IOTLiving. At the same time, product categories are integrated. Users do not need to download multiple apps to meet their needs. With IOTLiving +, users can quickly add devices, watch videos, talk to the device, add arming settings to the device, receive device push and other functions, and also provide customers with a better user experience. Reduce tedious APP installation problems

About

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.

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
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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.

Screenshots

IOTLiving4 screens
Discreet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Discreet at 4.4 against IOTLiving's 2.5. Discreet also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 16%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 48). IOTLiving's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IOTLiving asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Discreet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of IOTLiving's written reviews are positive against 56% of Discreet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IOTLiving versus Discreet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIOTLivingDiscreet
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (48 ratings)4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews55.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings482.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer火明 刘Marco D'Amelio

Customer experience

IOTLiving

All ratings48 ratings
Positive22.9%
Neutral18.8%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral15.8%
Negative68.4%

Discreet

All ratings2,072 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews470 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative30.9%

User reviews

IOTLiving

From 48 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 👍 Works well for live view
  • 👍 Reliable for live viewing and recording (SCS Enterprises)
  • 👍 Local storage (no monthly fees)
  • 👍 Night vision functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues after a few days
  • 🐛 App stops connecting with camera
  • 🐛 Scrambled file search results
  • 🐛 Cannot connect to hidden Wi-Fi
  • 🐛 Sound doesn't work

Discreet

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Discreet camera
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 🔒 Secure storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes/freezes
  • 🐛 Video recording issues
  • 🐛 Quality/performance problems
  • 💰 Paid features required
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns

Bugs and requests

IOTLiving

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • Connection issues after a few days
  • App stops connecting with camera
  • Scrambled file search results
  • Cannot connect to hidden Wi-Fi
  • Sound doesn't work
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  • App update made it wonky
  • Constantly loses connection
  • Barely usable beyond live view
  • Won't save downloaded videos to photos album
  • Microphone function lost
  • Time zone issues
  • Stops recording when app is opened
  • App closes when motion detected
  • Kicking out of app after short use
  • Application shutting down frequently
  • App closes constantly after update
  • Cannot view footage due to crashing
  • Playback not working after update
  • Audio stops playing
  • Cannot save videos after update
  • Stopped saving videos to device
  • Quit saving data to photo album
  • Doesn't save video
  • Stopped working on cellular data
  • Infrared is non-existent
  • No sound option after update
  • 13 hack attempts on network
  • Wrong password issues
  • Cannot view cameras on cellular data

Requested features

22 requests
  • Ability to select multiple files for transfer
  • Batch options for viewing and transferring videos
  • Fix app to continue recording on SIM card when app is opened
  • Ability to set recordings for more than 1 minute
  • Fix audio issues for live and playback
Show 17 more
  • Fix bug where downloaded videos don't save to device
  • Fix bug where app closes when motion detected
  • Fix bug where app kicks user out after short use
  • Fix bug where application shuts down frequently
  • Fix bug where app closes constantly
  • Fix bug where playback isn't working
  • Fix bug where audio stops playing
  • Fix bug where videos are not saved to photos album
  • Fix bug where videos are not saved to device
  • Fix bug where data is not saved to photo album
  • Fix bug where video is not saved
  • Fix bug where app stopped working on cellular data
  • Fix bug where infrared is non-existent
  • Fix bug where there is no sound option
  • Fix wrong password issue
  • Fix time zone issues
  • Fix microphone function

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
Show 1 more
  • Ability to recover deleted content

In-app purchases

None

IOTLiving

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Discreet

One-time1
  • Unlock all features$9.99

Questions

Is IOTLiving free?
IOTLiving is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Discreet free?
Discreet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IOTLiving or Discreet?
Discreet is rated higher. IOTLiving averages 2.5 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Discreet averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.
Do IOTLiving or Discreet have ads?
Neither IOTLiving nor Discreet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IOTLiving or Discreet?
IOTLiving ships an update every 5 weeks, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, IOTLiving was updated on October 22, 2026 and Discreet on October 27, 2026.

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