Comparison

Screet vs Black Screen Camera QuietCam

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

Black Screen Camera QuietCam

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
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QuietCam Black Screen Camera Record video, photos, and audio with your screen off. Stay minimal, distraction free, and battery efficient. QuietCam lets you capture moments without a bright screen or visible interface. Your screen stays dark or shows a custom wallpaper while recording. No bright viewfinder, no distractions, just tap and capture. Perfect for lectures, meetings, personal notes, or any situation where you want a clean and unobtrusive recording experience. Black Screen Recording Take photos and record video without a bright display. Choose a black screen, a lock screen style wallpaper, or your own custom background. Private Gallery All recordings are saved to a private in app gallery by default. Your media stays yours and is not mixed into your Camera Roll unless you choose to export it. Multiple Recording Modes • Photo - single tap capture • Video - up to 4K resolution at 60 FPS (PRO) • Audio - high quality stereo recording (PRO) • Burst - automatic photo capture at custom intervals Full Camera Control • Front and back camera • Multiple lenses including ultra wide, wide, and telephoto • Video resolution and frame rate settings Lock Screen Style Choose from built in wallpapers with an optional clock overlay. Your screen can look like a regular lock screen while recording. Minimal Interface Long press to hide controls. Tap anywhere to capture. No visible buttons, just a clean screen. Timestamp Overlay Optionally add date and time directly to your photos and videos. Battery Friendly A dark screen reduces power usage so you can record longer. Privacy First • All media is stored locally on your device • No analytics, no tracking, no ads • No account required • No data leaves your phone • Private gallery keeps recordings separate from your Photos library • File sharing via the Files app Unlock PRO features: • Video recording up to 4K 60 FPS • Audio only recording • Burst mode with custom intervals • All future features included Start your free trial today. Cancel anytime. Always respect privacy and local laws when recording. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/quietcam-pp Terms of service: https://sites.google.com/view/quietcam-tos By downloading, you agree to Apple’s Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screet4 screens
Black Screen Camera QuietCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screet at 5.0 against Black Screen Camera QuietCam's 4.6. Black Screen Camera QuietCam's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

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 Black Screen Camera QuietCam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Screen Camera QuietCam has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screet versus Black Screen Camera QuietCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreetBlack Screen Camera QuietCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings252 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSemih KarakayaPawel Chmiel

Customer experience

Screet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Black Screen Camera QuietCam

All ratings52 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screet

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

Black Screen Camera QuietCam

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO$3.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly PRO access$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly access3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly access7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Screet free?
Screet 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, Screet or Black Screen Camera QuietCam?
Screet is rated higher. Screet averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Black Screen Camera QuietCam averages 4.6 from 52 ratings.
Do Screet or Black Screen Camera QuietCam have ads?
Neither Screet nor Black Screen Camera QuietCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screet or Black Screen Camera QuietCam?
Screet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Black Screen Camera QuietCam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screet was updated on October 31, 2026 and Black Screen Camera QuietCam on October 31, 2026.

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