Comparison

Screet vs Screen Off Recorder

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

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Screet

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Capture the moment with a discreet, low-distraction camera workflow instead of a bright iPhone screen. Screet is a black screen camera app built for intentional photos and videos when timing and screen glare matter. Use Screet at events, in meetings or lectures with permission, on trips, or whenever a bright camera preview would interrupt the moment. A DARKER, CLEANER CAPTURE SCREEN Choose a true black screen or display a photo from your library as the capture background. Keep the camera interface visible, reduce it to minimal controls, or dim the display for a low-glare workflow. These choices change only the on-screen appearance: Screet stays open in the foreground, and the iOS camera and microphone indicators continue to work normally. SILENT PHOTOS AND CAMERA CONTROLS Silent Capture is a photo-only Screet Pro mode. It takes a snapshot from the live video frame so you can make a photo without the usual shutter sound. It does not create silent video; recorded video can include microphone audio after you grant permission. • Take standard photos or record video • Choose the front or rear camera • Adjust zoom smoothly up to 5× when the selected camera supports it • Use flash with supported standard photo captures; Silent Capture does not use flash • Select HD or 4K resolution • Record at 30 or 60 FPS on compatible devices and formats • Open the control panel without leaving the capture screen 4K and 60 FPS availability depends on the iPhone model, selected camera, lighting, and supported capture format. FAST ACCESS WHEN SECONDS MATTER Open Screet directly in capture mode from the Home Screen widget, Lock Screen widget, app shortcut, a supported Siri/App Shortcut phrase, or the Screet deep link. These entry points only open the capture screen. Screet never begins a photo or video automatically; capture starts after your action. GESTURES THAT KEEP THE WORKFLOW SIMPLE Pinch to zoom, swipe to switch cameras, swipe up for the control panel, and use the corner controls for capture and settings. Practice Mode teaches these gestures without creating media, so you can learn the controls before you need them. AN ON-DEVICE HIDDEN GALLERY Turn on Hidden Gallery to save new photos and videos inside Screet instead of the Photos app. • Protect access with optional Face ID • Keep gallery files on the device with iOS file protection • Import existing photos and videos from your library • View photos and play videos inside the app • Share selected items with the iOS share sheet • Delete media whenever you choose The Screet gallery folder is excluded from device backups. Deleting the app, losing the device, or device damage may permanently remove files that have not been exported. If Hidden Gallery is off, captures can be saved to Photos with the permission you grant. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No Screet account is required • Captured media is not uploaded to a Screet cloud service • No public profile, social feed, messaging, or automatic posting • Camera, microphone, Photos, and Face ID permissions are requested only for the features that need them SCREET PRO Screet Pro unlocks Silent Capture for photos, video recording, 4K, and 60 FPS. Device and camera-format support still applies. Available products, trial eligibility, and prices are shown in the app before purchase, and purchases can be restored from Settings. RECORD RESPONSIBLY Screet is designed for lawful, consent-aware personal recording. It does not record in the background, while the iPhone is locked, or without a user starting capture. A black or custom screen does not remove Apple’s recording indicators. Obtain any consent required, respect other people’s privacy, and follow the laws and venue rules that apply where you are. Open Screet, choose photo or video, set the screen you want, and capture with a focused interface that stays out of your way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Screen Off Recorder

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Screen Off Recorder is a native iOS camera app for long recording sessions—especially when your iPhone is on a mount for cycling, running, motorcycling, or desk tripod use. Apple Watch remote control is supported. Version 1.5.0 lets you burn a dynamic timestamp onto videos already in Photos with improved Settings and wake panel UI. THE CORE IDEA While recording, turn on “Screen Off” mode: the app shows a near-black full-screen overlay and lowers brightness so the display uses less power and you avoid accidental touches. Recording continues as long as the app stays in the foreground. Tap the black screen to wake controls, then Stop & Save to the Photos library—or discard the current clip. DYNAMIC TIMESTAMP (NEW IN 1.5.0) • Pick a video from Photos and burn a clock that advances with capture time • Six positions with live preview; multiple styles (classic, outline, yellow, cyan, red, and more) • Set a default style in Settings; export saves a new video and keeps the original • HDR / Dolby Vision sources export as SDR in this version LONG TAKES, LESS WORRY • Darker Screen Off overlay; the recording indicator remains clearly visible • Auto Save & Continue (off by default): at 5/10/15/30/60-minute intervals, save the current clip to Photos and immediately start the next; you’ll get multiple clips with a brief gap between segments • Stop & Save ends the session after saving the current clip; Discard drops only the unsaved current segment APPLE WATCH REMOTE • Control your iPhone from Apple Watch: start/stop and save, preview the shot, enter Screen Off, and adjust quality, frame rate, lens, stabilization, auto-save, and more • Simple four-tile home screen; live preview mirrors your iPhone framing (unavailable while recording) • Instant control when the iPhone app is in the foreground; Apple Watch prompts you to open the iPhone app otherwise • Watch app installs with the iPhone app; multilingual Watch interface STANDALONE CAMERA · ADVANCED STABILIZATION • Standalone camera control: native Swift + AVFoundation drives the system camera directly—preview, recording, lens switching, zoom, tap-to-focus, and screen-off run in the native layer (not a WebView shell). • Advanced motion stabilization: optional in Settings; prefers Extended Cinematic and Enhanced+ modes when your device supports them. Best at 1080p + Ultra Wide; falls back to 1080p if strong stabilization isn’t available at 4K. HOW IT WORKS • Start / stop recording with a clear, large control • Selectable frame rates based on device, lens, quality, and stabilization • Screen Off manually, or auto Screen Off ~3 seconds after you start (optional) • Tap the blackout once to show duration and actions; tap Screen Off Again to re-enter blackout • Front and rear cameras (switch when not recording) • Rear lenses: Ultra Wide / Wide / Telephoto where supported • Zoom with slider or pinch; tap the preview to focus • Video quality: 1080p or 4K (device-dependent) • Portrait and landscape: preview and recording orientation follow how you hold the phone • Interface in 32 languages (follows system language) PRIVACY & DATA • No account required • No cloud upload from the app—videos are saved to your on-device Photos library • You manage, share, or delete files in Photos and iCloud Photos like any other video IMPORTANT NOTES • “Screen Off” is an in-app blackout—not recording after the side-button hardware lock. Keep the app in the foreground. • Timestamping is on-device post-processing, not a live burn-in while recording; keep the app open during export. • Auto-save creates multiple clips with a brief gap between segments—not one seamless file. • Watch preview and instant remote control require the iPhone app in the foreground; background recording is handled on iPhone. • iOS may show green/orange privacy indicators while camera or microphone is active—that is normal. • Use responsibly: record only where you have permission and follow local laws. Screen Off Recorder—dim the display.

Screenshots

Screet4 screens
Screen Off Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screet at Free against Screen Off Recorder's $1.99. Screen Off Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). On 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

Screet is free to download; Screen Off Recorder costs $1.99 up front. Screet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.89 per 7 days. Screen Off Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screet ships an update every 8 days, Screen Off Recorder every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Screet versus Screen Off Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreetScreen Off Recorder
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSemih KarakayaWujie Yibang (fuzhou) Software Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screet

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

Screen Off Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screet free?
Screet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Off Recorder free?
Screen Off Recorder costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screet or Screen Off Recorder have ads?
Neither Screet nor Screen Off Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screet or Screen Off Recorder?
Screet ships an update every 8 days, and Screen Off Recorder every 11 days. Most recently, Screet was updated on September 15, 2026 and Screen Off Recorder on September 25, 2026.

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