Comparison

Black Screen Camera Recorder vs SCamera Pro

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

Head to head
About

Black Screen Camera Recorder

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
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If you tap the top of the screen, the front camera will be used if you select the bottom of the screen you'll start recording by the rear camera. You can use Wide or Ultra Wide camera for rear camera recording, just open settings and change the currently used camera. Set your own background, use a predefined black one, or record with a full-screen preview. lp PLEASE NOTE: It's against iOS Developer Program Licence Agreement to not have indicators on the screen when taking a video.

About

SCamera Pro

Capture photos and videos discreetly with a simulated turned-off device or fake background. Offers HD/4K recording, Apple Watch control, and Face/Touch ID protection.

Highlights
  • Discreet photo and video capture
  • Simulated turned-off device screen
  • Fake background display
  • Web browsing disguise
  • HD/4K recording with stabilization
  • Apple Watch control
  • Face ID/Touch ID protection
Features
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Recommended for private investigators and journalists. Looking for a discreet way to capture photos and videos without drawing attention? SCamera Pro allows you to secretly capture photos and record video. • SCamera Pro offers a video and a photo capture mode. Slide down to conceal your camera; slide up to reveal it. • Use a black background and a dimmed screen to simulate a turned-off device. • Tap the screen to capture a photo or start recording. Tap the screen again to stop recording. Photos and videos are automatically saved to your phone's gallery. • Add a fake background: display a still image while recording to create the perfect disguise. • Simulate web browsing by capturing photos while navigating the web. Tap the hidden button in the browser to capture a photo. • Adjust the camera preview – movable and resizable to suit your preferences. • Record in HD or 4K; capture photos in high quality, HD or 4K. • Record in 24, 30 or 60 FPS with enhanced stabilisation. • Unlock the screen with Face ID or Touch ID to protect your privacy. • Use your Apple Watch to capture photos or videos on your phone. Disclaimer SCamera Pro is a tool for capturing images and videos for lawful purposes, such as documenting events, gathering evidence, or personal recordkeeping. You, the user, are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of SCamera Pro complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. TotalContent expressly disclaims any liability for the content of recordings made using SCamera Pro. You acknowledge and agree that some countries or regions have specific regulations regarding the recording of images, video, or audio of other individuals, including requirements to obtain consent. It is your responsibility to be aware of and adhere to such laws. TotalContent shall not be held liable for any legal consequences arising from your failure to comply with local laws governing the use of recording devices. By using SCamera Pro, you affirm that you will not use the app for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to recording individuals without their consent where such consent is legally required, or recording any person in a location where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. If you have any doubts about the legality of using SCamera Pro in your location, it is your responsibility to seek legal advice before using the app. TotalContent does not provide legal advice, and any information provided within the app or its associated services should not be construed as legal guidance. For full terms, see our Terms of Service https://spycamera.pro/terms-of-service/.

Screenshots

Black Screen Camera Recorder1 screens
SCamera Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SCamera Pro at 4.5 against Black Screen Camera Recorder's 2.3. SCamera Pro also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 50%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Black Screen Camera Recorder's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Black Screen Camera Recorder costs $4.99 and SCamera Pro $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SCamera Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SCamera Pro has 19 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 61% of SCamera Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Black Screen Camera Recorder ships an update monthly, SCamera Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Black Screen Camera Recorder versus SCamera Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlack Screen Camera RecorderSCamera Pro
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews60.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings319 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPawel ChmielTotalContent

Customer experience

Black Screen Camera Recorder

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

SCamera Pro

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Black Screen Camera Recorder

No in-app purchases

None

SCamera Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Black Screen Camera Recorder free?
Black Screen Camera Recorder costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SCamera Pro free?
SCamera Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Black Screen Camera Recorder or SCamera Pro?
SCamera Pro is rated higher. Black Screen Camera Recorder averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SCamera Pro averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.
Do Black Screen Camera Recorder or SCamera Pro have ads?
Neither Black Screen Camera Recorder nor SCamera Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Black Screen Camera Recorder or SCamera Pro?
Black Screen Camera Recorder ships an update monthly, and SCamera Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Black Screen Camera Recorder was updated on October 25, 2026 and SCamera Pro on October 27, 2026.

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