Black Screen Video Camera vs BlackOut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Black Screen Video Camera
Record videos and photos discreetly with a black screen, allowing you to focus on the moment without drawing attention. Ideal for capturing personal memories, surprises, or performances without a bright display. Use responsibly and with consent.
- Discreet recording with black screen
- Small camera preview
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Instant recording start
- Suitable for low-light conditions
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Black Screen Video Camera – Capture Without Distractions Black Screen Video Camera is designed for moments when you want to capture videos or photos without drawing attention. Whether you’re recording a surprise proposal, a personal memory, a child’s performance, or a live event, this app lets you focus on the moment without a bright screen getting in the way. Why Choose Black Screen Video Camera? • Discreet Recording – Capture videos with a black screen and a small preview from camera • Simple & Intuitive – Start recording instantly without distractions. • Perfect for Low-Light Settings – Avoid glare and unnecessary attention. Use Responsibly Black Screen Video Camera is not designed for surveillance, spying, or violating privacy laws. Always obtain proper consent and comply with local regulations when recording videos or photos. The developer is not responsible for any misuse of this application. Download Black Screen Video Camera today and capture life’s moments discreetly and responsibly! By using this app, you agree to the Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- Silent photo capture
- Discreet video recording
- Local media storage
- Premium video features (one-time purchase)
- Custom cover screens
- Biometric gallery protection
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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 Keep your current brightness or enable Auto-Dim Capture Screen; browser dimming is controlled separately. Photo is selected on first use, and your chosen capture mode is remembered. 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Black Screen Video Camera at 3.7 against BlackOut's 3.0. Black Screen Video Camera also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 2). BlackOut's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Black Screen Video Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and BlackOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Black Screen Video Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Screen Video Camera has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Black Screen Video Camera's written reviews are positive against 50% of BlackOut's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Black Screen Video Camera | BlackOut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (35 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pawel Chmiel | Kei Konuma |
Customer experience
Black Screen Video Camera
BlackOut
In-app purchases
Black Screen Video Camera
- Weekly subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- PRO Features$7.99
BlackOut
- BlackOut Premium$9.99
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