# Discreet vs iVUE Denali

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iVUE Denali at 100% against Discreet's 56%. iVUE Denali also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Discreet's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

iVUE Denali holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of iVUE Denali's.

Discreet ships an update every 5 weeks, iVUE Denali every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discreet | iVUE Denali |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivue-denali/id6447644095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) | [Dan Robison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068729996) |

## 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


### iVUE Denali

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivue-denali/id6447644095)

This app pairs with specialized camera glasses to mirror their view, control recording, and capture photos. Users can manage settings, browse captured media, and save content directly to their phone.

**Highlights:** Live preview from glasses, One-tap recording, Photo capture during video, Smart gallery with batch download, Save media to phone, Adjust camera settings, Step-by-step pairing wizard

**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 iVUE Denali free?

iVUE Denali is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Discreet or iVUE Denali?

iVUE Denali is rated higher. Discreet averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while iVUE Denali averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Discreet or iVUE Denali have ads?

Neither Discreet nor iVUE Denali shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Discreet or iVUE Denali?

Discreet ships an update every 5 weeks, and iVUE Denali every 8 days. Most recently, Discreet was updated on November 3, 2026 and iVUE Denali on November 3, 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.*