# Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) vs Private Recorder

The clearest difference is ads: Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) at none against Private Recorder's shown. Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 234). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Private Recorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) against 4.1 for Private Recorder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 234 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 40% positive.

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) ships an update every 2 months, Private Recorder every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) | Private Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-eye-former-easy-calc/id471366587/reviews)** | [4.1 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 234 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fabian Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/471366950) | [Pradeep Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123417966) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-eye-former-easy-calc/id471366587)

This app offers a private camera experience, allowing you to record videos and take pictures with customizable shooting modes. It features a motion detector and PIN protection to keep your media secure and separate from your device's main gallery.

**Highlights:** Record video and take pictures, Smart shooting modes (delayed trigger, sequencer), Motion detector (paid feature), PIN protection for privacy, Separate media storage, Customizable PIN entry timing, Selectable video quality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Calc PRO features | $1.99 | per month |
| Easy Calc PRO features | $12.99 | per year |
| motion detection | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🔒 Discreet and inconspicuous
- 👍 Useful features
- 🚀 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 👎 Requires paid upgrade
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new devices

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- App crashes when using motion detection
- Unable to access settings
- Paid upgrade not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to record longer videos
- Indicator to show when recording is active
- Batch processing of files
- Flashlight feature
- Recover deleted videos


### Private Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946)

Record audio and video discreetly and store it securely within the application. This tool offers password protection and file management options for your recordings. It's useful for documenting important conversations, lectures, or meetings.

**Highlights:** Record audio and video, Secure password protection, Organized file listing, Rename and delete files, Proof of conversations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Pro | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Upgrade To Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads and Unlock Share | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great simple app
- 👍 Works as intended
- 👍 Very easy and functional
- 👍 Good recorder
- 👍 Password protection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recordings have no sound
- 🐛 App stops recording when screen is off
- 🐛 App stops recording when switching apps
- 🐛 Noticeable recording indicator
- 🐛 No way to delete recordings

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings have no sound
- App stops recording when screen is off
- App stops recording when switching apps
- Noticeable recording indicator
- No way to delete recordings

**Requested features**

- How to share or delete recordings
- Suppress orange mic indicator light
- Set different app icon/name
- Add a tracker for recordings
- Keep recording secretly while screen is locked


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) free?

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Private Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) or Private Recorder?

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) is rated higher. Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Private Recorder averages 4.1 from 234 ratings.

### Do Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) or Private Recorder have ads?

Private Recorder shows ads; Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) or Private Recorder?

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) ships an update every 2 months, and Private Recorder every 5 months. Most recently, Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) was updated on October 27, 2026 and Private Recorder on October 24, 2026.

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