# Discreet vs Black Screen Camera QuietCam

Discreet and Black Screen Camera QuietCam both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Black Screen Camera QuietCam's written reviews are positive against 56% of Discreet's. Black Screen Camera QuietCam also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Discreet's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 52) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Black Screen Camera QuietCam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Black Screen Camera QuietCam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 52, 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 Black Screen Camera QuietCam's.

Discreet ships an update every 5 weeks, Black Screen Camera QuietCam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discreet | Black Screen Camera QuietCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews) | **[4.6 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-quietcam/id6761479258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 68 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) | [Pawel Chmiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/498209576) |

## 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


### Black Screen Camera QuietCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-quietcam/id6761479258)

Capture photos, videos, and audio discreetly with a black or custom screen. Offers a minimal interface for unobtrusive recording, ideal for lectures or personal notes. Features a private gallery and full camera control.

**Highlights:** Black screen recording, Private gallery, Multiple recording modes (photo, video, audio, burst), Full camera control, Lock screen style interface, Minimal interface, Timestamp overlay

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly access | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly access | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discreet free?

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

### Is Black Screen Camera QuietCam free?

Black Screen Camera QuietCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Discreet or Black Screen Camera QuietCam?

Black Screen Camera QuietCam is rated higher. Discreet averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Black Screen Camera QuietCam averages 4.6 from 52 ratings.

### Do Discreet or Black Screen Camera QuietCam have ads?

Neither Discreet nor Black Screen Camera QuietCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Discreet or Black Screen Camera QuietCam?

Discreet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Black Screen Camera QuietCam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Discreet was updated on October 30, 2026 and Black Screen Camera QuietCam on October 31, 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.*