Comparison

EvidCapture vs Blackout Camera

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

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EvidCapture

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EvidCapture is an all‑in‑one documentation camera app with photo, audio and video recording. Perfect for on‑site documentation, meeting notes, field research and incident recording. Custom digital watermarks help you keep reliable, verifiable records. 【Photo Capture】 High‑resolution lossless photos with timed burst shooting to capture every critical moment. Add watermarks with timestamp and location info. Adjustable image quality and parameters for clearer, authentic records. 【Video Capture】 4K video recording with built‑in flashlight for low‑light scenarios. Dual camera simultaneous recording: capture scene and subject at the same time. Dynamic watermark for timestamp, coordinates and location. Switch cameras freely during recording. 【Audio Recording】 Lossless high‑clarity audio for trustworthy records. Background recording supported; you may switch to other apps while recording (lockscreen recording not recommended). 【Dual-Camera 360° Seamless Recording】 Record with both front and rear cameras simultaneously for full 360° coverage of the scene. Capture the on-site environment and the subject in a single recording, delivering complete, uninterrupted documentation of every critical moment. 【Encrypted Storage】 Hide your recorded files to avoid access or tampering by third‑party apps. Face ID protection keeps your photos and videos private from unauthorized access. 【Quick Capture Shortcut】 Create custom shortcuts and add them to your home screen. Tap to launch your preset camera instantly. 【Action Button Support】 Bind shortcuts to iPhone Action Button. Long press to start capture rapidly. 【Screen‑Off Capture】 Take photos or record videos with the screen turned off. Trigger capture via volume keys or tap the center of the screen. 【Recycle Bin】 Deleted files move to the recycle bin and auto‑clean after your set time. Protect against accidental deletion of important records. Additional features: • Trigger photo/video via volume buttons or AirPods • Haptic feedback when capture starts • Browser / e‑book disguise mode, flashlight Note: Please use this app legally for documentation, meeting recording and field research. Comply with all local laws and regulations. EvidCapture VIP Unlock all features, unlimited usage and ad‑free experience. Subscription options: Monthly / Quarterly / Annual auto‑renewable subscriptions. Prices shown in‑app. Payment: Charged to your iTunes account after purchase confirmation. Renewal: Subscription auto‑renews unless auto‑renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to subscription expiry. Cancel subscription: Go to iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → EvidCapture to cancel. Free trial: If you cancel during the free trial period, you can still enjoy all trial benefits until the trial ends. Terms of Use: https://www.wotoken.com/common/protocol/oecamera_g_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.wotoken.com/common/protocol/oecamera_g_privacy.html Support: Contact us inside the app or email: weixuanadmin@163.com

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Blackout Camera

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Screen off. Still recording. Record at night without screen glare. Blackout Camera gives iPhone and iPad a dim red interface and, with Blackout Pro, manual controls and a black recording screen, so your eyes stay adjusted and your surroundings stay dark. Take photos and record video up to 1080p at 30 fps for free, with advertising. Capturing with the screen off and the advanced tools described above require Blackout Pro, subject to existing Basic access below. • Mark frames: save the moments that matter as full-resolution stills or one labelled contact sheet (Pro). • Blackout Glance: while recording with the screen off, a tap shows the take's time, storage left and battery in dim red. • Faster photos: take the next shot while the last is still processing. Every photo gets full-quality processing. • Smoother camera, lens and Photo/Video switching. A CAMERA WORKFLOW FOR DARK SHOOTS Keep attention on the scene with a dim red interface. After initial setup and permissions, use the Home Screen widget or supported system controls to open the app and start recording with your chosen setup. Press and hold anywhere for about a second to wake the black screen. Apple's camera and microphone indicators remain visible. Keep the app open: locking the phone or leaving the app can interrupt capture. SHAPE YOUR LOOK WITH BLACKOUT PRO Adjust ISO, shutter, focus and white balance. Check exposure and focus with monitoring tools. Natural grade gives Rec.709 video restrained color, a softer tone curve and a touch of warmth, with the graded image in the preview and saved recording. Pro also includes Astro frame stacking, time-lapse and advanced camera formats. 4K, higher frame rates, ProRes, HDR, Apple Log, ProRAW and high-resolution photos depend on your device, lens and settings. FRAME IT. KEEP IT. See the whole photo composition that will be saved. Choose the full image or 4:3, 1:1 and 16:9 crops at the original image resolution, without upscaling. ProRAW keeps the full sensor image. Open a video from the in-app Library or Files, select a moment and export a full-resolution SDR PNG to Files. The still uses the video's frame resolution; HDR video is tone-mapped to SDR. Photo framing and single-frame export are free; marking frames and contact sheets are part of Pro. Save to Apple Photos, the in-app Library, the Pro Private Folder, or a combination. The Private Folder uses device biometrics or a passcode; existing files remain accessible when your subscription ends. No app account is required. Media is processed on your device; you control export and sharing. Apple Photos and device backups follow your Apple settings. Existing Basic subscribers keep black-screen capture and an ad-free experience. A device passcode is required to protect the Private Folder. SUBSCRIPTIONS Pro offers optional monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. Your localized price, billing period and any eligible introductory offer are shown before purchase. Apple charges your account at confirmation or after an applicable free trial. The subscription renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mwsupplylimited.github.io/blackoutcamera/privacy.html APPLE WATCH CAMERA CONTROL — PRO Frame photos and supported SDR video. Take photos, start/stop video, switch camera, zoom and toggle the blackscreen. See time, actual resolution/quality and Auto Black Screen status. Requires Blackout Pro and a compatible Watch paired with iPhone (not iPad). Enable Watch control on iPhone; keep the app on screen and iPhone unlocked. Live connection needed; no offline capture queue. Preview may be unavailable during recording, depending on format, settings and camera feed. No preview for HDR/Apple Log or Monitor LUT. Recording controls remain available without preview.

Screenshots

EvidCapture4 screens
Blackout Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EvidCapture at none against Blackout Camera's shown. Blackout Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. EvidCapture sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Blackout Camera sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EvidCapture ships an update every 3 weeks, Blackout Camera every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
EvidCapture versus Blackout Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvidCaptureBlackout Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer杭州微煊科技有限公司Matthew Wong

In-app purchases

7 purchases

EvidCapture

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • 3 Months$6.99
  • 6 Months$9.99
  • 12 Months$19.99
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  • Lifetime$29.99
8 purchases

Blackout Camera

Subscriptions4
  • Blackout Basic7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Blackout Pro$5.991 Month
  • Blackout Basic7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Blackout Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • 150 Tokens$0.99
  • 550 Tokens$2.99
  • 1,500 Tokens$6.99
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  • 3,600 Tokens$14.99

Questions

Is EvidCapture free?
EvidCapture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackout Camera free?
Blackout Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EvidCapture or Blackout Camera have ads?
Blackout Camera shows ads; EvidCapture does not.
Which is updated more often, EvidCapture or Blackout Camera?
EvidCapture ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blackout Camera every 3 days. Most recently, EvidCapture was updated on October 24, 2026 and Blackout Camera on October 25, 2026.

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