# PrivCamera vs Mockingjay

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mockingjay at every 5 days against PrivCamera's every 18 months. PrivCamera's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrivCamera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mockingjay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PrivCamera ships an update every 18 months, Mockingjay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrivCamera | Mockingjay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Buczek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543541297) | [Torstein Skulbru](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863103970) |

## What reviewers say

### PrivCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privcamera/id1543541295)

Securely capture and encrypt your photos with military-grade protection. This offline app stores images in a protected container, allowing you to share them with optional passwords. Upgrade for enhanced quality and external photo encryption.

**Highlights:** 256-bit AES encryption, Password protection for photos, Offline storage, Share photos with optional passwords, Encrypt external photos (paid), Raise photo quality (paid)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro functionality - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro functionality - 6 Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro functionality - Yearly | $11.99 | per year |


### Mockingjay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mockingjay-secure-bodycam/id6758616261)

This app transforms your phone into a secure bodycam, encrypting and uploading footage to your personal cloud storage in real-time. It ensures your video evidence remains safe even if your device is lost or confiscated. Designed for journalists, activists, and anyone needing irrefutable proof.

**Highlights:** Live encrypted upload during recording, Direct upload to your Google Drive, AES-256-GCM encryption with Secure Enclave, Emergency PIN for locked access, One-press recording via Action Button/Shortcut, Shareable private links with passphrases, GPS location and C2PA Content Credentials (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrivCamera free?

PrivCamera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mockingjay free?

Mockingjay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PrivCamera or Mockingjay have ads?

Neither PrivCamera nor Mockingjay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrivCamera or Mockingjay?

PrivCamera ships an update every 18 months, and Mockingjay every 5 days. Most recently, PrivCamera was updated on November 13, 2026 and Mockingjay on November 5, 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.*