# Black Screen Camera Recorder vs Discreet

The clearest difference is price: Discreet at Free against Black Screen Camera Recorder's $4.99. Discreet also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 3). Black Screen Camera Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Discreet is free to download; Black Screen Camera Recorder costs $4.99 up front. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Black Screen Camera Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Discreet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Black Screen Camera Recorder's written reviews are positive against 56% of Discreet's.

Black Screen Camera Recorder ships an update monthly, Discreet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Screen Camera Recorder | Discreet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-recorder/id1578692810/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **55.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pawel Chmiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/498209576) | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Screen Camera Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-recorder/id1578692810)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Record videos using either the front or rear camera with customizable background options. Choose between wide or ultra-wide rear cameras and set your own background or use a black one. This app is designed to record video discreetly.

**Highlights:** Front and rear camera recording, Wide and ultra-wide rear camera support, Customizable background options, Black screen background option, Full-screen preview recording

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Black Screen Camera Recorder free?

Black Screen Camera Recorder costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Discreet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Black Screen Camera Recorder or Discreet?

Discreet is rated higher. Black Screen Camera Recorder averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Discreet averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Black Screen Camera Recorder or Discreet have ads?

Neither Black Screen Camera Recorder nor Discreet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Black Screen Camera Recorder or Discreet?

Black Screen Camera Recorder ships an update monthly, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Black Screen Camera Recorder was updated on October 25, 2026 and Discreet on October 27, 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.*