BlackSight vs Discreet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlackSight
Capture brighter, less noisy photos in low light conditions with advanced long exposure algorithms. This app processes images locally on your device for enhanced privacy, offering manual focus, a timer, and a soft torch for dark scenes. It's compatible with various cameras and supports HEIC/JPEG formats.
- Low light photography
- Long exposure algorithms
- Local image processing
- Manual focus
- Soft torch
- HEIC/JPEG format
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BlackSight is a computational photography app designed to take brighter and images with little amount of noise in low light conditions. Using sophisticated long exposure algorithms, it can capture high quality photos in dark environments without requiring any internet connection. Your photos are processed locally on your device , hence protecting your privacy. Tripod is not required but using one will result in sharper images. Features: - Compatible with all cameras (front, ultra-wide, wide, telephoto) - Manual focus - Timer - Soft torch for illuminating super dark scenes - Photo format (HEIC/JPEG) - Shoot lower resolution image for faster processing - Grid - Mirrored selfies - Front flash - Smart white balance correction to reduce yellowish tint - Tripod mode for taking brighter and noise free images for very dark scenes Supported devices: - iPhone 6s and above - Front camera is not supported for iPhone 6s/6s+ Tips for better photos: - Choose a moderate/dim scene with uniform lighting (avoid harsh light source like lamps/street lights) - Use a tripod or rest your hands/phone on a surface for maximum sharpness - Always tap to focus before taking each photo and wait for focus to stabilises (Focussing can take 1-3 seconds to lock in dark scenes) - Hold your phone using two hands as it reduces hand motion - Hold your breath if you are doing handheld shot (Yes, this helps!!) - For selfies, do not blink your eyes and try to stay still with minimal head motion - For human portraits, make sure your subjects hold very still for up to 5 seconds - Avoid scenes having any kind of motion like cars, persons, crowds, pets, windy trees Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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 BlackSight's 3.8. Discreet also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 44) and device support (4 vs 1). BlackSight's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 55%). 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. BlackSight sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of BlackSight's written reviews are positive against 55% of Discreet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlackSight | Discreet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (44 ratings) | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews — better | 55.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 44 | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FoxfortMobile | Marco D'Amelio |
Customer experience
BlackSight
Discreet
Bugs and requests
BlackSight
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
BlackSight
- BlackSight Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
- Remove watermark 2$6.99
- Remove watermark$9.99
Discreet
- Unlock all features$9.99
Questions
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