Comparison

Screet vs Private Video Camera Vault

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

Private Video Camera Vault

Features
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Your moments. Your choice. A weekend away, a memory together, or a personal video journal. Private Video Camera Vault gives your photos and recordings a password-protected space, separate from your everyday gallery. Free, with no third-party ads. Record new videos or bring in photos and clips you already love. Keep them in your private vault, then export or share a copy later if you choose. RECORD STRAIGHT TO YOUR VAULT Capture with the front or rear camera and keep your recordings together. Choose the camera view that works for you, including a dark-screen view. KEEP PERSONAL COLLECTIONS SEPARATE Use different passwords for different vaults. Your master password opens all your vaults; an individual vault password opens its matching recordings. A calculator screen with an app PIN adds a simple entry point to your private library. BRING YOUR MEMORIES WITH YOU Import photos and videos from your gallery or files. Imported originals stay in their original location until you remove them yourself. SHARE WHEN YOU CHOOSE A moment can stay personal or become something you share. Export a video or share a copy when you are ready. Otherwise, keep it in your password-protected vault. KNOW HOW YOUR FILES ARE STORED Cloud backup can upload recordings to server storage. Review your backup settings and the privacy policy before recording. A vault password protects access within the app. Camera and microphone permissions are required, and your phone's privacy indicators remain visible. Dark-screen mode works inside the app; it does not mean recording with your phone locked. Record with consent and respect other people's privacy. Keep your passwords somewhere safe. Some features depend on your device and plan.

Screenshots

Screet4 screens
Private Video Camera Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Private Video Camera Vault at none against Screet's 3. Private Video Camera Vault also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Screet's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, 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. Private Video Camera Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screet ships an update every 2 weeks, Private Video Camera Vault monthly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screet versus Private Video Camera Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreetPrivate Video Camera Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSemih Karakaya2784951 Alberta Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screet

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

Private Video Camera Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screet free?
Screet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Video Camera Vault free?
Private Video Camera Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screet or Private Video Camera Vault have ads?
Neither Screet nor Private Video Camera Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screet or Private Video Camera Vault?
Screet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Private Video Camera Vault monthly. Most recently, Screet was updated on November 13, 2026 and Private Video Camera Vault on November 13, 2026.

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