# FireBug Night Vision vs Eclipse

The clearest difference is price: Eclipse at Free against FireBug Night Vision's $4.99. Eclipse also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 28 months) and device support (3 vs 1). FireBug Night Vision's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On rating, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Eclipse is free to download; FireBug Night Vision costs $4.99 up front. Eclipse sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FireBug Night Vision asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for FireBug Night Vision against 4.5 for Eclipse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 16 respectively.

FireBug Night Vision ships an update every 28 months, Eclipse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FireBug Night Vision | Eclipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firebug-night-vision/id1581927163/reviews) | **[4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-black-screen-camera/id1631503497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 109 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Weber](https://appshunter.io/developer/349078052) | [PongYin Siu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536337835) |

## What reviewers say

### FireBug Night Vision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firebug-night-vision/id1581927163)

Experience true night vision with advanced LIDAR and twilight modes. See in complete darkness or low-light conditions with enhanced imaging and recording capabilities. This professional-grade camera app offers unparalleled clarity and ease of use.

**Highlights:** LIDAR Night Vision mode, TWILIGHT Night Vision mode, Depth-mapped imaging, Low-light enhancement, Record and share photos/videos, Adjustable focal distances, Adjustable sensitivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-black-screen-camera/id1631503497)

Capture photos and videos discreetly with a black screen, ensuring your privacy. This app offers advanced focus and stabilization for high-quality images, perfect for journalists, investigators, and privacy-conscious users.

**Highlights:** Invisible Mode with dark screen, Advanced focus and stabilization, High photo and video quality, Covertly capture moments, Ensures complete privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Coffee Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cake Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FireBug Night Vision free?

FireBug Night Vision costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eclipse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FireBug Night Vision or Eclipse?

Eclipse is rated higher. FireBug Night Vision averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Eclipse averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do FireBug Night Vision or Eclipse have ads?

Neither FireBug Night Vision nor Eclipse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FireBug Night Vision or Eclipse?

FireBug Night Vision ships an update every 28 months, and Eclipse every 4 days. Most recently, FireBug Night Vision was updated on September 16, 2026 and Eclipse on September 11, 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.*