# Silent Camera vs BlackOut

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Silent Camera at 100% against BlackOut's 50%. Silent Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). BlackOut's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Silent Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BlackOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Silent Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Silent Camera's written reviews are positive against 50% of BlackOut's.

Silent Camera ships an update monthly, BlackOut every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silent Camera | BlackOut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silent-camera-szkcamera/id6741563138/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-black-screen-camera/id6789597049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tryxia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606077872) | [Kei Konuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789597051) |

## What reviewers say

### Silent Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silent-camera-szkcamera/id6741563138)

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.

**Highlights:** High-resolution photos and 4K videos, Intuitive, easy-to-use interface, Real-time editing tools, Built-in filters, Privacy protection

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAd | $0.99 | per month |
| RemoveAdsYear | $2.99 | per year |


### BlackOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-black-screen-camera/id6789597049)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlackOut Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Silent Camera free?

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

### Is BlackOut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Silent Camera or BlackOut?

Silent Camera is rated higher. Silent Camera averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BlackOut averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Silent Camera or BlackOut have ads?

Silent Camera shows ads; BlackOut does not.

### Which is updated more often, Silent Camera or BlackOut?

Silent Camera ships an update monthly, and BlackOut every 3 days. Most recently, Silent Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and BlackOut on October 24, 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.*