# Black Screen Camera Recorder vs SCamera Pro

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Screen Camera Recorder | SCamera Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-recorder/id1578692810/reviews) | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scamera-pro/id1613327007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **60.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pawel Chmiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/498209576) | [TotalContent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542541643) |

## 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


### SCamera Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scamera-pro/id1613327007)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*