# Phonitor vs Black Screen Camera QuietCam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Black Screen Camera QuietCam at 100% against Phonitor's 40%. Black Screen Camera QuietCam also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Phonitor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phonitor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Black Screen Camera QuietCam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Black Screen Camera QuietCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Phonitor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Black Screen Camera QuietCam's.

Phonitor ships an update every 2 days, Black Screen Camera QuietCam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phonitor | Black Screen Camera QuietCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonitor-diy-security-camera/id6648756122/reviews) | **[4.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-quietcam/id6761479258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [弛 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498872554) | [Pawel Chmiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/498209576) |

## What reviewers say

### Phonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonitor-diy-security-camera/id6648756122)

Transform old iPhones, iPads, or Macs into a secure, ad-free security camera. Monitor your home, pets, or baby with live streaming and instant playback. Enjoy two-way audio and high-quality video, with optional premium features for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Repurpose old Apple devices as cameras, Secure iCloud data sync, Private P2P video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Instant playback of recordings, High-quality video up to 2K 60fps, Battery saver mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $35.99 | per year |


### Black Screen Camera QuietCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-quietcam/id6761479258)

Capture photos, videos, and audio discreetly with a black or custom screen. Offers a minimal interface for unobtrusive recording, ideal for lectures or personal notes. Features a private gallery and full camera control.

**Highlights:** Black screen recording, Private gallery, Multiple recording modes (photo, video, audio, burst), Full camera control, Lock screen style interface, Minimal interface, Timestamp overlay

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly access | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly access | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phonitor free?

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

### Is Black Screen Camera QuietCam free?

Black Screen Camera QuietCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phonitor or Black Screen Camera QuietCam?

Black Screen Camera QuietCam is rated higher. Phonitor averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Black Screen Camera QuietCam averages 4.5 from 50 ratings.

### Do Phonitor or Black Screen Camera QuietCam have ads?

Neither Phonitor nor Black Screen Camera QuietCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phonitor or Black Screen Camera QuietCam?

Phonitor ships an update every 2 days, and Black Screen Camera QuietCam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Phonitor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Black Screen Camera QuietCam on October 25, 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.*