# CAPTOR vs Mockingjay

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mockingjay at free with in-app purchases against CAPTOR's subscription. Mockingjay also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CAPTOR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mockingjay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CAPTOR ships an update monthly, Mockingjay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CAPTOR | Mockingjay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captor/id6447923022/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 196 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inkscreen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/660307680) | [Torstein Skulbru](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863103970) |

## What reviewers say

### CAPTOR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captor/id6447923022)

Securely capture, timestamp, and protect sensitive photos, videos, audio, and documents. This app offers government-grade encryption and private storage, keeping your content separate from your device's main gallery. It's ideal for professionals needing to safeguard sensitive media and files.

**Highlights:** Capture sensitive photos, videos, and audio, Scan and protect documents, Timestamp and geotag media, Encrypt and vault content, Annotate photos and videos, Separate media from personal gallery, Optional cloud backup

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CAPTOR Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| CAPTOR Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| CAPTOR Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Mockingjay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mockingjay-secure-bodycam/id6758616261)

This app transforms your phone into a secure bodycam, encrypting and uploading footage to your personal cloud storage in real-time. It ensures your video evidence remains safe even if your device is lost or confiscated. Designed for journalists, activists, and anyone needing irrefutable proof.

**Highlights:** Live encrypted upload during recording, Direct upload to your Google Drive, AES-256-GCM encryption with Secure Enclave, Emergency PIN for locked access, One-press recording via Action Button/Shortcut, Shareable private links with passphrases, GPS location and C2PA Content Credentials (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CAPTOR free?

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

### Is Mockingjay free?

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

### Do CAPTOR or Mockingjay have ads?

Neither CAPTOR nor Mockingjay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CAPTOR or Mockingjay?

CAPTOR ships an update monthly, and Mockingjay every 5 days. Most recently, CAPTOR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mockingjay on November 5, 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.*