OneCamera vs Discreet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OneCamera
Capture photos discreetly with adjustable shutter sounds and a spy mode that mimics a browser. Edit your images with various effects and frames, then share them directly to social media or save them to your album with password protection.
- Adjustable shutter volume
- Self-timer and burst shooting
- Zoom functionality
- Spy mode with browser interface
- Photo editing with effects and frames
- Password-protected album
- Direct social media sharing
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OneCamera is various photography, the processing of the photograph which I took, the camera application that I can contribute the photograph to. ~Main function~ 【Photography】 ■ Change of photography volume Change of the amount of shutter sounds is possible by changing the volume of a device. ■ Self-timer photography Possibility designated for 1-9 seconds in time, automatic photography. ■ Consecutive copying photography Consecutive copying number of times 3, four or five, ten times are selectable. I am selectable for 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 consecutive copying space 1.50 seconds. ■ Zoom photography ・ I display a slide bar by entering the tap or the pinch with a screen. ■ Front camera The resolution is 640*480, 480*360 I cannot use it with the iOS device which is not equipped with a front camera ■ The change to a high-quality mode Mode 1,280*720 high-resolution as for the resolution, normal time 640*480 ■ Spy mode I can photograph it with a browser screen I can change a start page from setting ■ I save it in my album ・ Password setting is possible 【processing, editing contributes a photograph】 ・ Turn of the photograph ・ 27 kinds of effects ・ 29 kinds of frames ・ Preservation to a camera roll ・ I transmit an image by an email ・ Twitter contribution ・ Facebook contribution ・ Copy to a clipboard 【support model】 ・ iPhone4S ・ iPhone4 ・ iPhone3GS ・ iPodTouch 4th ・ More than iOS5.0 ※ Attention ・ Part of iOS device which is not equipped with a front camera cannot use a function
Discreet
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.
- 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
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The original top-rated Discreet Camera app for capturing photos and record videos discreetly without drawing attention. Thanks to the Black Screen Technology and the Custom Screen mode, you can shoot without lighting up your surroundings or interrupting the moment. Packed with powerful features—autofocus, image stabilization, burst mode, 4K video, Apple Watch control, and fully customizable commands—Discreet helps you capture sharp, well-composed shots even in challenging lighting. Never miss a moment: launch the camera instantly with the Lock Screen widget for quick access when timing matters. Whether you’re capturing a special memory without drawing attention or you simply prefer a more private, low-profile camera experience, Discreet is built for you. Perfect for concerts, live events, capturing evidences, street photography, and any situation where you don’t want a bright screen to disturb others, Discreet lets you capture photos and videos more subtly. Keep your photos and recordings private with a built-in gallery to store photos and videos safely. Your files are not uploaded to the cloud or to any server. Discover a better, more discreet way to capture the moments that matter with this secret camera recorder. Disclaimer: This app is not intended to violate the privacy of others. This is not a spy hidden camera . Please be aware of the laws in your area concerning using discreet image capturing devices and applications in your area. The developer of this application will not be held liable for the actions of any users. Always follow any applicable laws, rules, etc., regarding the use of imaging devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Discreet at 4.4 against OneCamera's 3.5. Discreet also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 4) and review sentiment (56% vs 38%). OneCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OneCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.
Discreet holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of OneCamera's written reviews are positive against 56% of Discreet's.
OneCamera ships an update every 2 weeks, Discreet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OneCamera | Discreet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | 55.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OneWorld Co., Ltd. | Marco D'Amelio |
Customer experience
OneCamera
Discreet
Bugs and requests
OneCamera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Discreet
Reported bugs
4 issues- Video recording stops unexpectedly
- Camera preview window cannot be disabled
- Microphone permission required even for photos
- Inconsistent video frame rates
Requested features
6 requests- Option to use custom wallpaper
- Volume button controls
- Zoom/wide-angle camera support
- Higher video resolutions
- Background recording
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- Ability to recover deleted content
In-app purchases
OneCamera
No in-app purchases
Discreet
- Unlock all features$9.99









