# Discreet vs Third Eye

The clearest difference is rating: Third Eye at 4.9 against Discreet's 4.4. Third Eye also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Discreet's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 19). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Third Eye holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discreet | Third Eye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews) | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/third-eye-smart-video-recorder/id6816144474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 68 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) | [PERRY GEORGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896118959) |

## 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


### Third Eye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/third-eye-smart-video-recorder/id6816144474)

Record videos discreetly with a dimmed screen, displaying only a faint clock. Offers 720p or 1080p recording, front or rear camera options, and optional microphone use. Manage, edit, and share your recorded clips.

**Highlights:** Discreet recording with dimmed screen, 720p or 1080p video resolution, Front and rear camera support, Optional microphone recording, Clip playback, trimming, and sharing, Multilingual support (English, French, Spanish)

**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 Third Eye free?

Third Eye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Discreet or Third Eye?

Third Eye is rated higher. Discreet averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Third Eye averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do Discreet or Third Eye have ads?

Third Eye shows ads; Discreet does not.

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