# Float Cam vs Black Screen Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Black Screen Camera at 100% against Float Cam's 0%. Black Screen Camera also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Float Cam's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Float Cam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Black Screen Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Black Screen Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Float Cam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Black Screen Camera's.

Float Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Black Screen Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Float Cam | Black Screen Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-cam-background-camera/id6753875246/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera/id6758098294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Try the Colors s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583486844) | [Donald Cjapi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843035590) |

## What reviewers say

### Float Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-cam-background-camera/id6753875246)

Record videos and take photos while using other apps. This floating camera allows you to multitask, displaying a movable camera window over your screen for notes, web browsing, or scripts.

**Highlights:** Floating camera window, Background recording, Picture-in-picture view, Built-in web browser, Document viewer, Front/back camera switch, Photo capture

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Float Cam Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Float Cam Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Float Cam Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### Black Screen Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera/id6758098294)

This app provides a discreet recording experience by turning the screen black while displaying a clear REC indicator and timer. It offers quick controls for quality, duration, audio, and save location, with an in-app gallery and optional gallery lock for added privacy.

**Highlights:** Black screen recording, Visible REC indicator and timer, Customizable recording quality, Adjustable recording duration, Audio toggle, In-app gallery with lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Float Cam free?

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

### Is Black Screen Camera free?

Black Screen Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Float Cam or Black Screen Camera?

Black Screen Camera is rated higher. Float Cam averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Black Screen Camera averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Float Cam or Black Screen Camera have ads?

Float Cam shows ads; Black Screen Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Float Cam or Black Screen Camera?

Float Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Black Screen Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Float Cam was updated on October 12, 2026 and Black Screen Camera on September 15, 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.*