# Discreet vs NoLight

The clearest difference is update cadence: NoLight at every 4 days against Discreet's every 5 weeks. Discreet's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NoLight 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, NoLight every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discreet | NoLight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) | [Sang Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801052919) |

## 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


### NoLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nolight-black-screen-camera/id6801052915)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoLight Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discreet free?

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

### Is NoLight free?

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

### Do Discreet or NoLight have ads?

Neither Discreet nor NoLight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Discreet or NoLight?

Discreet ships an update every 5 weeks, and NoLight every 4 days. Most recently, Discreet was updated on November 7, 2026 and NoLight 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.*