Comparison

Screet vs Dark Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screet

Capture photos and videos discreetly with a black screen interface. This app offers silent photo capture and controlled video recording, ideal for situations where a bright camera preview would be distracting. It prioritizes user-initiated capture and respects privacy.

Highlights
  • Black screen capture interface
  • Silent photo mode
  • Discreet video recording controls
  • Adjustable zoom up to 5x
  • HD and 4K video recording
  • Foreground capture only
Features
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A black screen for less glare. Silent photos for quieter moments. Screet puts discreet photo and video controls within reach, so you can choose your camera setup and capture at your own pace. BLACK SCREEN CAMERA Keep the capture screen black or dim the display to reduce the bright camera preview. Choose the look that suits the moment while keeping control of when a photo or recording begins. Black screen changes the capture interface only; the iOS camera and microphone indicators remain visible. SILENT PHOTOS Silent Capture creates a still photo from a live video frame without the usual shutter sound. This Screet Pro mode is for photos, not silent video. Video may record microphone audio when you grant permission. Silent Capture does not use flash. YOUR CAMERA, YOUR CONTROLS • Switch between the front and rear cameras. • Choose photo or video and your save destination before capture. • Select HD or 4K, with 30 or 60 FPS on supported devices and formats. • Adjust zoom up to 5× where supported. • Use flash in compatible standard photo mode. Available resolution, frame rate, zoom and flash depend on your iPhone, selected camera and capture format. OPEN THE CAMERA, THEN CAPTURE Widgets and shortcuts open the capture screen; they never start recording automatically. You start and stop capture yourself. Screet must stay open in the foreground and does not record in the background or while your iPhone is locked. Standard photos are free. Video recording, Silent Capture and advanced controls such as 4K and 60 FPS require Screet Pro. Plan details and pricing are shown in the app. Capture with the necessary consent and follow local laws and venue rules. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dark Camera

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Dark Camera is an all-in-one documentation camera app with photo, audio and video recording. Perfect for on-site documentation, meeting notes, field research and incident recording. Custom digital watermarks help you keep reliable, verifiable records. 【Photo Capture】 High-resolution lossless photos with timed burst shooting to capture every critical moment. Add watermarks with timestamp and location info. Adjustable image quality and parameters for clearer, authentic records. 【Video Capture】 4K video recording with built-in flashlight for low-light scenarios. Dual camera simultaneous recording: capture scene and subject at the same time. Dynamic watermark for timestamp, coordinates and location. Switch cameras freely during recording. 【Dual-Camera 360° Seamless Recording】 Record with both front and rear cameras simultaneously for full 360° coverage of the scene. Capture the on-site environment and the subject in a single recording, delivering complete, uninterrupted documentation of every critical moment. 【Audio Recording】 Lossless high-clarity audio for trustworthy records. Background recording supported; you may switch to other apps while recording (lockscreen recording not recommended). 【Encrypted Storage】 Keep your recorded files in a private protected folder to prevent access or tampering by third-party apps. Face ID protection keeps your photos and videos private from unauthorized access. 【Quick Capture Shortcut】 Create a shortcut and add it to your home screen. You can customize the title and icon as you like. Then, add it to your desktop in the Shortcuts app and tap it to instantly launch the preset camera. 【Action Button Support】 Bind shortcuts to iPhone Action Button. Long press to start capture rapidly. 【Screen-Off Capture】 Take photos or record videos with the screen turned off. Trigger capture via volume keys or tap the center of the screen. 【Recycle Bin】 Deleted files move to the recycle bin and auto-clean after your set time. Protect against accidental deletion of important records. Additional features: • Trigger photo/video via volume buttons or AirPods • Haptic feedback when capture starts • Browser / e-book mode, flashlight Note: Please use this app legally for documentation, meeting recording and field research. Comply with all local laws and regulations. Dark Camera VIP Unlock all features, unlimited usage and ad-free experience. Subscription options: Monthly / Quarterly / Annual auto-renewable subscriptions. Prices shown in-app. Payment: Charged to your iTunes account after purchase confirmation. Renewal: Subscription auto-renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to subscription expiry. Cancel subscription: Go to iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Dark Camera to cancel. Free trial: If you cancel during the free trial period, you can still enjoy all trial benefits until the trial ends. Terms of Use: https://www.wotoken.com/common/protocol/oecamera_g_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.wotoken.com/common/protocol/oecamera_g_privacy.html Support: Contact us inside the app or email: weixuanadmin@163.com

Screenshots

Screet4 screens
Dark Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

Screet and Dark Camera are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.89 per 7 days and Dark Camera sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screet ships an update every 2 weeks, Dark Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Screet versus Dark Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreetDark Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSemih Karakaya杭州微煊科技有限公司

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screet

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$1.897 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99
7 purchases

Dark Camera

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • 3 Months$6.99
  • 6 Months$9.99
  • 12 Months$19.99
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  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Screet free?
Screet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Camera free?
Dark Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screet or Dark Camera have ads?
Neither Screet nor Dark Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screet or Dark Camera?
Screet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dark Camera fortnightly. Most recently, Screet was updated on November 9, 2026 and Dark Camera on November 5, 2026.

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