Comparison

Screet vs GCam

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

GCam

This app automatically records video using your iPhone's motion sensor to detect G-force events. It captures action sequences hands-free, ideal for sports, stunts, or physics demonstrations. Saved videos include a motion chart and peak acceleration data.

Highlights
  • Hands-free recording triggered by motion
  • 1080p 60fps capture with audio
  • Live G-force readout
  • Looping playback with motion chart
  • Auto-save to Camera Roll
  • Motion chart overlay on saved videos
Features
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GCam is a hands-free action camera. It uses the iPhone's motion sensor to detect G-force events and starts recording automatically — capture begins the moment acceleration spikes, and stops shortly after motion settles. Made for moments where you can't hold the phone steady: • Sports replays where the device is part of the action • Action sequences during skating, biking, and other activities • Physics demos and educational content • Drone-style sequences for short reels • Anywhere you want a hands-free shot triggered by motion What's in the app • 1080p 60fps capture with audio • Live G-force readout on the camera screen • Looping playback with a scrubbable motion chart, swipe up from anywhere to reopen the most recent clip • Tap once to play/pause, double-tap to switch cameras • Auto-save to Camera Roll with the motion chart drawn into the lower-left of every saved video, labeled with the peak acceleration distance in feet No ads, no accounts, no data collection. Designed for the iPhone Pro line.

Screenshots

Screet4 screens
GCam2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screet at 5.0 against GCam's 2.0. GCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. GCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screet versus GCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreetGCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSemih KarakayaBrian Moore

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screet

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$1.897 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99
None

GCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screet free?
Screet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GCam free?
GCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Screet or GCam?
Screet is rated higher. Screet averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GCam averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Screet or GCam have ads?
Neither Screet nor GCam shows ads.

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