Comparison

Dark Camera vs BlackOut

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

Head to head
About

Dark Camera

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Dark Camera 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. 【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. 【Audio Recording】 Lossless high-clarity audio for trustworthy records. Background recording supported; you may switch to other apps while recording (lockscreen recording not recommended). 【Encrypted Storage】 Keep your recorded files in a private protected folder to prevent access or tampering by third-party apps. Face ID protection keeps your photos and videos private from unauthorized access. 【Quick Capture Shortcut】 Create a shortcut and add it to your home screen. You can customize the title and icon as you like. Then, add it to your desktop in the Shortcuts app and tap it to instantly launch the preset camera. 【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 mode, flashlight Note: Please use this app legally for documentation, meeting recording and field research. Comply with all local laws and regulations. Dark Camera 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 → Dark Camera 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

About

BlackOut

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
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A quieter screen. More ways to capture. BlackOut is a camera for iPhone and iPad with a dark capture screen and a private in-app gallery. Take photos, record video, capture a burst, or slow down the action—then choose what you keep, share, or export. BROWSE WHILE RECORDING Read, search, and visit websites without leaving your recording. Enable Browser While Recording in Settings, choose Video or Slow Motion, and use the browser menu to start recording or stop and save. Your webpage stays open when the video is saved to BlackOut's gallery. Choose DuckDuckGo or Google, save bookmarks, and turn on browser auto-dimming if you prefer. Browsing uses a temporary session; bookmarks stay on your device. Websites and search providers handle browsing requests under their own privacy policies. Web audio and video pause during recording. FOUR WAYS TO CAPTURE • Photo: take individual photos with a simple tap. • Video: record with a black screen or your own cover image, with an optional live preview. • Burst: choose the number of photos and the pause between them. • Slow Motion: record at a supported high frame rate and save slow-motion video. A GALLERY THAT FEELS RIGHT • Browse a clean grid and pinch to adjust thumbnail size. • Filter All, Photos, or Videos and sort your library. • Pinch, pan, and double-tap to explore a photo. • Swipe across items in Select mode to select or deselect a range. • Share, save to Photos, or delete multiple items together. • See useful details such as dimensions, duration, and file size. YOUR MEDIA, YOUR CHOICE Captures stay in BlackOut's private gallery and do not appear in Photos unless you export them. Add Face ID or Touch ID protection on supported devices. No BlackOut account is required. SET UP YOUR WAY Keep your current brightness or enable Auto-Dim Capture Screen; browser dimming is controlled separately. Photo is selected on first use, and your chosen capture mode is remembered. Open directly in the camera, with a separate opt-in setting to begin recording automatically. Use a Lock Screen or Home Screen widget for quick access. Customize the cover image, preview, recording feedback, volume-button controls, swipe lock, and what happens after recording stops. Choose from the cameras, lenses, standard resolutions, and frame rates your device supports. Set an optional auto-stop timer or keep No limit for recording without an app-imposed duration cap. FREE PHOTOS. ONE-TIME PREMIUM. Basic photo capture and the gallery are free. One lifetime in-app purchase unlocks video, burst, slow motion, the recording browser, and advanced capture and privacy controls. No subscription. Existing Premium owners keep access; Restore Purchase is available in the app. Recording requires BlackOut to be active in the foreground. Widgets open the app; recording begins after any required device unlock. Apple's camera and microphone privacy indicators remain visible. Features depend on your device and selected camera. Slow-motion clips have no audio. Storage, battery, temperature, and system interruptions can limit recording. Respect others' privacy and follow local recording laws. Support: contact@blackoutcamera.app

Screenshots

Dark Camera4 screens
BlackOut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlackOut at every 3 days against Dark Camera's fortnightly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dark Camera sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BlackOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dark Camera ships an update fortnightly, BlackOut every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dark Camera versus BlackOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark CameraBlackOut
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer杭州微煊科技有限公司Kei Konuma

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Dark Camera

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
1 purchases

BlackOut

One-time1
  • BlackOut Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Dark Camera free?
Dark Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlackOut free?
BlackOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dark Camera or BlackOut have ads?
Neither Dark Camera nor BlackOut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dark Camera or BlackOut?
Dark Camera ships an update fortnightly, and BlackOut every 3 days. Most recently, Dark Camera was updated on November 5, 2026 and BlackOut on November 5, 2026.

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