# Screet vs BlackOut

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screet at 100% against BlackOut's 50%. Screet also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). BlackOut's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.89 per 7 days and BlackOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Screet's written reviews are positive against 50% of BlackOut's.

Screet ships an update every 2 weeks, BlackOut every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screet | BlackOut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screet-black-screen-camera/id6758235938/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-black-screen-camera/id6789597049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Semih Karakaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859195500) | [Kei Konuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789597051) |

## What reviewers say

### Screet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screet-black-screen-camera/id6758235938)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.89 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### BlackOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-black-screen-camera/id6789597049)

This app allows discreet photo and video recording from a dark, private capture screen. Media is stored locally until you choose to export or share, with optional premium features for video recording available as a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Silent photo capture, Discreet video recording, Local media storage, Premium video features (one-time purchase), Custom cover screens, Biometric gallery protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlackOut Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screet free?

Screet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BlackOut free?

BlackOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screet or BlackOut?

Screet is rated higher. Screet averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BlackOut averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Screet or BlackOut have ads?

Neither Screet nor BlackOut shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screet or BlackOut?

Screet ships an update every 2 weeks, and BlackOut every 3 days. Most recently, Screet was updated on October 25, 2026 and BlackOut on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*