# Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) vs Eclipse

The clearest difference is update cadence: Eclipse at every 4 days against Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)'s every 2 months. Eclipse also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)'s advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Eclipse sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) has 1.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) ships an update every 2 months, Eclipse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) | Eclipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-eye-former-easy-calc/id471366587/reviews) | **[4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-black-screen-camera/id1631503497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabian Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/471366950) | [PongYin Siu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536337835) |

## 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


### 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 |


## 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 Eclipse free?

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

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

Eclipse is rated higher. Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Eclipse averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

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

Neither Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) nor Eclipse shows ads.

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

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) ships an update every 2 months, and Eclipse every 4 days. Most recently, Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) was updated on September 22, 2026 and Eclipse on September 11, 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.*