TorchCam vs Silent Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TorchCam
This camera app offers manual control over shutter speed and focus, along with adjustable flashlight brightness. Users can select aspect ratios and save photos directly to their device's library.
- Manual shutter speed adjustment
- Switchable automatic/fixed focus
- Adjustable flashlight brightness
- Selectable 9:16 or 3:4 aspect ratio
- Save photos to device library
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･ Manually adjust the shutter speed. ･ Switchable automatic and fixed focus. ･ Turn the light on/off. ･ Manually adjust the brightness of the light. ･ Select 9:16 or 3:4 aspect ratio. ･ Save to the “Photos” library. ･ Show the saved photo by opening the “Photos” library. Usage: Tap the picture to set fixed focus mode and adjust the shutter speed using the slider. Slide the slider to adjust the brightness of the light. Tap the light bulb button to turn the light on/off. Tap the “9:16” button to switch the aspect ratio to “3:4” and vice versa. Tap the circle button to take a picture and save it to the “Photos” library. Tap the saved thumbnail photo to display it in the “Photos” library.
Silent Camera
Capture stunning photos and videos with a user-friendly camera app. Enjoy real-time editing, high-resolution recording up to 4K, and built-in filters without complicated settings. Your media stays private on your device.
- High-resolution photos and 4K videos
- Intuitive, easy-to-use interface
- Real-time editing tools
- Built-in filters
- Privacy protection
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Capture high-quality photos and videos without making a sound. SZKCamera is a silent camera app with zero shutter sound for both photos and videos. From high-resolution shooting to quick photo enhancement, one app covers it all. Simple controls make it easy for everyone. ◎ Key Features - Silent shutter – Safe to use near sleeping babies and pets, in libraries and other quiet places. - High-quality photos & videos – Supports the latest high-resolution sensors, with 4K video recording on supported devices. - Simple, intuitive UI – Flash and resolution controls are just one tap away. - Steady footage – Video stabilization keeps your recordings sharp. - Self-timer – Countdown shooting for both photos and videos. Great for selfies and group shots. - Easy editing & filters – Adjust brightness and color while you shoot. No need to switch apps. - Natural beauty filter – Simple, subtle skin smoothing that never looks overdone. Perfect for selfies. - Privacy first – All photos and videos stay on your device and are never sent to external servers. - Lock Screen widget – Start shooting photos or videos right from your Lock Screen. ◎ Perfect For - Sleeping babies and pets – capture the moment without waking them - Concerts, recitals, and school events – record memories without disturbing others - Libraries and quiet places – shoot comfortably without drawing attention ◎ Pricing The app is free to use with all features available, supported by ads. Upgrade to Premium to remove ads. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of a truly silent camera with SZKCamera! Privacy Policy: https://szkcamera.tryxia.jp/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://szkcamera.tryxia.jp/term.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TorchCam at none against Silent Camera's 2. TorchCam also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Silent Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TorchCam asks for nothing beyond the download.
TorchCam ships an update every 9 days, Silent Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TorchCam | Silent Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masao Tomabechi | Tryxia |
Customer experience
TorchCam
Silent Camera
In-app purchases
TorchCam
No in-app purchases
Silent Camera
- RemoveAd$0.991 Month
- RemoveAdsYear$2.991 Year
