# Eclipse vs Local Vault

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local Vault at none against Eclipse's 5. Eclipse's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eclipse sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Local Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse | Local Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-black-screen-camera/id1631503497/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PongYin Siu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536337835) | [Despawn Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895513669) |

## What reviewers say

### Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-black-screen-camera/id1631503497)

Capture photos and videos discreetly with a black screen, ensuring your privacy. This app offers advanced focus and stabilization for high-quality images, perfect for journalists, investigators, and privacy-conscious users.

**Highlights:** Invisible Mode with dark screen, Advanced focus and stabilization, High photo and video quality, Covertly capture moments, Ensures complete privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Coffee Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cake Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### Local Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-vault-pin-lock-safe/id6763830770)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclipse free?

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

### Is Local Vault free?

Local Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Eclipse or Local Vault have ads?

Neither Eclipse nor Local Vault shows ads.

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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.*