Screet vs NoLight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Black screen capture interface
- Silent photo mode
- Discreet video recording controls
- Adjustable zoom up to 5x
- HD and 4K video recording
- Foreground capture only
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Capture with less screen glare and more control. Screet is a black screen camera for intentional photos and user-started video when a bright preview would distract from the moment. Use it at events, on trips, in meetings or lectures with permission, and anywhere a low-distraction camera workflow feels more comfortable. BLACK SCREEN CAMERA Choose a true black capture screen, keep essential controls visible, or dim the display for a cleaner view. Black screen changes the visible appearance and brightness only. Screet stays open in the foreground, and iOS camera and microphone indicators continue to work normally. SILENT PHOTOS Silent Capture is a Screet Pro photo mode. It takes a snapshot from the live camera frame without the usual shutter sound. Silent Capture is for photos only; video is not silent. Video may include microphone audio after you grant permission. DISCREET VIDEO CONTROLS Start recording yourself with a clear action, then stop when you are done. Choose the front or rear camera, adjust zoom up to 5× when supported, and use standard flash photos when available. Select HD or 4K and record at 30 or 60 FPS on compatible devices and formats. 4K and 60 FPS depend on the iPhone model, camera, lighting and selected format. FOREGROUND BY DESIGN Screet does not record in the background, on a locked phone, or automatically. A Home Screen or Lock Screen widget, shortcut, Siri/App Shortcut phrase or deep link opens capture mode; it never starts a photo or video for you. Camera and microphone permissions are requested clearly, and capture begins only after your action. Screet is built for considerate, consent-based camera use. Follow local laws, venue rules and the expectations of people around you. Screet Pro unlocks Silent Capture and additional camera controls. Pricing and availability are shown in the app. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
NoLight
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NoLight is a black screen camera and recording workspace designed for focused, distraction-free video capture. Record video while keeping your screen dark, or continue working inside NoLight with useful tools like Web, Notes, and Clock. KEY FEATURES BLACK SCREEN RECORDING Start recording and switch to a completely black display whenever you want. Restore the screen instantly without stopping your recording. ALWAYS-VISIBLE RECORDING INDICATOR While NoLight is recording, an on-screen indicator is shown at all times - including while the screen is black. It cannot be turned off, and there is no setting or gesture that hides it. RECORDING WORKSPACE Keep recording while using built-in tools: • Web browser • Notes • Clock • Vault CAMERA CONTROLS Choose the settings that fit your session: • Video or photo • Front or back camera • 1080p and 4K on supported devices • Microphone control • Recording background options QUICK BLACKOUT Start directly in blackout mode, or switch to the black screen while recording using supported controls. NOTES WHILE RECORDING Capture ideas, reminders, or research notes without ending your recording session. VAULT A separate space inside NoLight, unlocked with Face ID or a PIN you choose, for your own recordings, notes and browsing — much like the Hidden album in Photos or a Face ID–locked folder in Notes. It protects your own material from someone else picking up your unlocked phone. It does not change how recording is indicated. STORED ON YOUR DEVICE Recordings are saved on your device. NoLight has no accounts and uploads nothing; files leave your device only when you choose to export or share them. BUILT FOR REAL SESSIONS NoLight is useful for lectures, meetings, research, events, presentations, long recording sessions, and other situations where a bright camera screen can be distracting. NoLight respects iOS camera and microphone permissions and system privacy indicators.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NoLight at every 4 days against Screet's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Screet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.89 per 7 days and NoLight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screet ships an update every 2 weeks, NoLight every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screet | NoLight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Semih Karakaya | Sang Cao |
In-app purchases
Screet
- Weekly Subscription$1.897 Days
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Lifetime$14.99
NoLight
- NoLight Pro$14.99







