Comparison

Tiny Screen Camera vs BlackOut

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tiny Screen Camera

Features
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Capture moments Tiny Screen Camera, a versatile app that lets you take photos and videos. Using the right bottom corner option makes it perfect for concerts or other low-light events,. With continuous auto-focus, you can trust that every shot or video stays sharp without extra effort. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BlackOut

This app allows discreet photo and video recording from a dark, private capture screen. Media is stored locally until you choose to export or share, with optional premium features for video recording available as a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Silent photo capture
  • Discreet video recording
  • Local media storage
  • Premium video features (one-time purchase)
  • Custom cover screens
  • Biometric gallery protection
Features
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A quieter screen. More ways to capture. BlackOut is a camera for iPhone and iPad with a dark capture screen and a private in-app gallery. Take photos, record video, capture a burst, or slow down the action—then choose what you keep, share, or export. BROWSE WHILE RECORDING Read, search, and visit websites without leaving your recording. Enable Browser While Recording in Settings, choose Video or Slow Motion, and use the browser menu to start recording or stop and save. Your webpage stays open when the video is saved to BlackOut's gallery. Choose DuckDuckGo or Google, save bookmarks, and turn on browser auto-dimming if you prefer. Browsing uses a temporary session; bookmarks stay on your device. Websites and search providers handle browsing requests under their own privacy policies. Web audio and video pause during recording. FOUR WAYS TO CAPTURE • Photo: take individual photos with a simple tap. • Video: record with a black screen or your own cover image, with an optional live preview. • Burst: choose the number of photos and the pause between them. • Slow Motion: record at a supported high frame rate and save slow-motion video. A GALLERY THAT FEELS RIGHT • Browse a clean grid and pinch to adjust thumbnail size. • Filter All, Photos, or Videos and sort your library. • Pinch, pan, and double-tap to explore a photo. • Swipe across items in Select mode to select or deselect a range. • Share, save to Photos, or delete multiple items together. • See useful details such as dimensions, duration, and file size. YOUR MEDIA, YOUR CHOICE Captures stay in BlackOut's private gallery and do not appear in Photos unless you export them. Add Face ID or Touch ID protection on supported devices. No BlackOut account is required. SET UP YOUR WAY Open directly in the camera, with a separate opt-in setting to begin recording automatically. Use a Lock Screen or Home Screen widget for quick access. Customize the cover image, preview, recording feedback, volume-button controls, swipe lock, and what happens after recording stops. Choose from the cameras, lenses, standard resolutions, and frame rates your device supports. Set an optional auto-stop timer or keep No limit for recording without an app-imposed duration cap. FREE PHOTOS. ONE-TIME PREMIUM. Basic photo capture and the gallery are free. One lifetime in-app purchase unlocks video, burst, slow motion, the recording browser, and advanced capture and privacy controls. No subscription. Existing Premium owners keep access; Restore Purchase is available in the app. Recording requires BlackOut to be active in the foreground. Widgets open the app; recording begins after any required device unlock. Apple's camera and microphone privacy indicators remain visible. Features depend on your device and selected camera. Slow-motion clips have no audio. Storage, battery, temperature, and system interruptions can limit recording. Respect others' privacy and follow local recording laws. Support: contact@blackoutcamera.app

Screenshots

Tiny Screen Camera3 screens
BlackOut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlackOut at every 3 days against Tiny Screen Camera's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tiny Screen Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BlackOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Screen Camera ships an update weekly, BlackOut every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tiny Screen Camera versus BlackOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny Screen CameraBlackOut
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFrazao CostaKei Konuma

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tiny Screen Camera

One-time1
  • Unlock Video Recording$9.99
1 purchases

BlackOut

One-time1
  • BlackOut Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Tiny Screen Camera free?
Tiny Screen Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlackOut free?
BlackOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tiny Screen Camera or BlackOut have ads?
Neither Tiny Screen Camera nor BlackOut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Screen Camera or BlackOut?
Tiny Screen Camera ships an update weekly, and BlackOut every 3 days. Most recently, Tiny Screen Camera was updated on October 8, 2026 and BlackOut on October 13, 2026.

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