# Discreet vs Candid Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Discreet at 4.4 against Candid Recorder's 2.5. Discreet also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 25%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 15). Candid Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Candid Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Discreet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Discreet's written reviews are positive against 25% of Candid Recorder's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discreet | Candid Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews)** | [2.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candid-recorder/id6443933326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **55.5% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) | [June Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/887123521) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Candid Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candid-recorder/id6443933326)

This video recording app allows for discreet capture without a visible preview. It is designed for situations where privacy and subtlety are paramount.

**Highlights:** Discreet video recording, No preview display, Privacy-focused design, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discreet free?

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

### Is Candid Recorder free?

Candid Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Discreet or Candid Recorder?

Discreet is rated higher. Discreet averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Candid Recorder averages 2.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Discreet or Candid Recorder have ads?

Neither Discreet nor Candid Recorder shows ads.

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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.*