# Black Screen Camera vs Third Eye

The clearest difference is rating: Third Eye at 4.9 against Black Screen Camera's 3.8. Third Eye also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Black Screen Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Third Eye holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Screen Camera | Third Eye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera/id6758098294/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/third-eye-smart-video-recorder/id6816144474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donald Cjapi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843035590) | [PERRY GEORGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896118959) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Third Eye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/third-eye-smart-video-recorder/id6816144474)

Record videos discreetly with a dimmed screen, displaying only a faint clock. Offers 720p or 1080p recording, front or rear camera options, and optional microphone use. Manage, edit, and share your recorded clips.

**Highlights:** Discreet recording with dimmed screen, 720p or 1080p video resolution, Front and rear camera support, Optional microphone recording, Clip playback, trimming, and sharing, Multilingual support (English, French, Spanish)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Screen Camera free?

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

### Is Third Eye free?

Third Eye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Black Screen Camera or Third Eye?

Third Eye is rated higher. Black Screen Camera averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Third Eye averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Black Screen Camera or Third Eye have ads?

Third Eye shows ads; Black Screen Camera does not.

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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.*