# Discretion vs Black Screen Video Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Discretion at 100% against Black Screen Video Camera's 25%. Discretion also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and device support (4 vs 1). Black Screen Video Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Discretion sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Black Screen Video Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Discretion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Screen Video Camera has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Discretion's written reviews are positive against 25% of Black Screen Video Camera's.

Discretion ships an update every 2 months, Black Screen Video Camera every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discretion | Black Screen Video Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discretion/id1635616662/reviews)** | [3.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-video-camera/id6742052521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Kennedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/402423273) | [Pawel Chmiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/498209576) |

## What reviewers say

### Discretion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discretion/id1635616662)

Securely share photos by masking sensitive information and removing hidden data. Protect identities with customizable masks and anonymize filenames. This app offers robust privacy controls for images before sharing.

**Highlights:** Automatic and manual face masking, Metadata removal (GPS, camera settings), Anonymous filename simplification, Layer flattening and TIFF removal, Video removal from Live Photos, Privacy Report

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Complete | $1.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family Complete | $2.99 | per year |
| Life-Time Complete | $4.99 | one-time |
| Life-Time Family Complete | $7.99 | one-time |


### Black Screen Video Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-video-camera/id6742052521)

Record videos and photos discreetly with a black screen, allowing you to focus on the moment without drawing attention. Ideal for capturing personal memories, surprises, or performances without a bright display. Use responsibly and with consent.

**Highlights:** Discreet recording with black screen, Small camera preview, Simple and intuitive interface, Instant recording start, Suitable for low-light conditions

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Features | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discretion free?

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

### Is Black Screen Video Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Discretion or Black Screen Video Camera?

Discretion is rated higher. Discretion averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Black Screen Video Camera averages 3.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do Discretion or Black Screen Video Camera have ads?

Neither Discretion nor Black Screen Video Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Discretion or Black Screen Video Camera?

Discretion ships an update every 2 months, and Black Screen Video Camera every 3 days. Most recently, Discretion was updated on October 5, 2026 and Black Screen Video Camera on October 9, 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.*