# GPrivate vs Mockingjay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPrivate at none against Mockingjay's 4. GPrivate also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Mockingjay's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mockingjay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GPrivate asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPrivate ships an update every 3 weeks, Mockingjay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPrivate | Mockingjay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Truong Quoc Cuong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674396579) | [Torstein Skulbru](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863103970) |

## What reviewers say

### GPrivate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gprivate-private-camera-vault/id6467665482)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 GPrivate free?

GPrivate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mockingjay free?

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

### Do GPrivate or Mockingjay have ads?

Neither GPrivate nor Mockingjay shows ads.

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

GPrivate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mockingjay every 5 days. Most recently, GPrivate was updated on November 7, 2026 and Mockingjay on November 5, 2026.

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