Discreet vs RAW Keeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Discreet
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.
- 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
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The original top-rated Discreet Camera app for capturing photos and record videos discreetly without drawing attention. Thanks to the Black Screen Technology and the Custom Screen mode, you can shoot without lighting up your surroundings or interrupting the moment. Packed with powerful features—autofocus, image stabilization, burst mode, 4K video, Apple Watch control, and fully customizable commands—Discreet helps you capture sharp, well-composed shots even in challenging lighting. Never miss a moment: launch the camera instantly with the Lock Screen widget for quick access when timing matters. Whether you’re capturing a special memory without drawing attention or you simply prefer a more private, low-profile camera experience, Discreet is built for you. Perfect for concerts, live events, capturing evidences, street photography, and any situation where you don’t want a bright screen to disturb others, Discreet lets you capture photos and videos more subtly. Keep your photos and recordings private with a built-in gallery to store photos and videos safely. Your files are not uploaded to the cloud or to any server. Discover a better, more discreet way to capture the moments that matter with this secret camera recorder. Disclaimer: This app is not intended to violate the privacy of others. This is not a spy hidden camera . Please be aware of the laws in your area concerning using discreet image capturing devices and applications in your area. The developer of this application will not be held liable for the actions of any users. Always follow any applicable laws, rules, etc., regarding the use of imaging devices.
RAW Keeper
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RAW Keeper cleans up the RAW files filling your storage — and leaves every favorite photo alone. For everyone who shoots with a camera and keeps their pictures in Apple Photos. WHY RAW KEEPER • 100% on your iPhone, iPad and Mac — no server, no upload, no account • No subscription, no running costs — buy once, Family Sharing included • No data collection, no trackers — your photos stay your photos AFTER EVERY SHOOT Mark your favorites, tap “New since …”, done. RAW Keeper finds the new RAW+JPEG pairs since your last search — in seconds instead of hours. YOU DECIDE WHAT STAYS Keep the picture and remove the RAW (saves the most; the picture is re-saved once at 90% quality) — or keep the RAW and remove the JPEG (lossless, saves a bit less). Favorites always keep both. SAFE BY DESIGN Before/after comparison for every photo. Every change is re-checked immediately beforehand. Originals stay in “Recently Deleted” for 30 days. Shared Library: the replacement lands in your personal library, in the album “RAW Keeper – Converted” (videos: “– Compressed”) — from there it can be moved back to the Shared Library. ALSO: VIDEOS AND LIVE PHOTOS Large, non-favorite videos are re-saved efficiently as HEVC — only if the result is truly smaller. RAW Keeper also finds exact duplicates and accidental clips under 2 seconds; one copy of each duplicate always stays. And if you like, turn Live Photos into regular photos: the picture stays with HDR, portrait depth, date, location and albums, only the short motion goes — usually around 2 MB per photo. Both only when you explicitly choose them. TRY FREE — UNLOCK ONCE Scanning, savings analysis, previews and single-item tests are free. The full version unlocks unlimited clean-up — on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RAW Keeper at every 6 days against Discreet's every 5 weeks. Discreet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RAW Keeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Discreet ships an update every 5 weeks, RAW Keeper every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Discreet | RAW Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco D'Amelio | Florian Mahrl |
Bugs and requests
Discreet
Reported bugs
4 issues- Video recording stops unexpectedly
- Camera preview window cannot be disabled
- Microphone permission required even for photos
- Inconsistent video frame rates
Requested features
6 requests- Option to use custom wallpaper
- Volume button controls
- Zoom/wide-angle camera support
- Higher video resolutions
- Background recording
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- Ability to recover deleted content
RAW Keeper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Discreet
- Unlock all features$9.99
RAW Keeper
- Full Version$3.99








