# Discreet vs LookCam.com

The clearest difference is rating: Discreet at 4.4 against LookCam.com's 1.0. Discreet also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). LookCam.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Discreet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Discreet ships an update every 5 weeks, LookCam.com every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discreet | LookCam.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lookcamcom/id6744147213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) | [Piotr Chrostek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806283356) |

## 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


### LookCam.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lookcamcom/id6744147213)

Share your camera feed live in real-time with this modern streaming application. Watch broadcasts globally, interact with other users through chat, and build your community. Offers both public and private streaming options for privacy control.

**Highlights:** Real-time live streaming, Global broadcast viewing, Live chat functionality, Community building and followers, Private and public broadcast options, High-quality, delay-free streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discreet free?

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

### Is LookCam.com free?

LookCam.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Discreet or LookCam.com?

Discreet is rated higher. Discreet averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while LookCam.com averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Discreet or LookCam.com have ads?

Neither Discreet nor LookCam.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Discreet or LookCam.com?

Discreet ships an update every 5 weeks, and LookCam.com every 6 weeks. Most recently, Discreet was updated on October 16, 2026 and LookCam.com on October 1, 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.*