# Float Cam vs Black Screen Camera QuietCam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Black Screen Camera QuietCam at 100% against Float Cam's 0%. Black Screen Camera QuietCam also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Float Cam's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Float Cam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Black Screen Camera QuietCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Float Cam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Black Screen Camera QuietCam's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Float Cam | Black Screen Camera QuietCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-cam-background-camera/id6753875246/reviews) | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-quietcam/id6761479258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 88 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Try the Colors s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583486844) | [Pawel Chmiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/498209576) |

## 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 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 (3)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Float Cam free?

Float Cam 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, Float Cam or Black Screen Camera QuietCam?

Black Screen Camera QuietCam is rated higher. Float Cam averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Black Screen Camera QuietCam averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.

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

Float Cam shows ads; Black Screen Camera QuietCam does not.

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

Float Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Black Screen Camera QuietCam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Float Cam was updated on September 26, 2026 and Black Screen Camera QuietCam on September 21, 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.*