Comparison

Black Screen Camera QuietCam vs BlackOut

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

Head to head
About

Black Screen Camera QuietCam

Capture photos, videos, and audio discreetly with a black or custom screen. Offers a minimal interface for unobtrusive recording, ideal for lectures or personal notes. Features a private gallery and full camera control.

Highlights
  • Black screen recording
  • Private gallery
  • Multiple recording modes (photo, video, audio, burst)
  • Full camera control
  • Lock screen style interface
  • Minimal interface
  • Timestamp overlay
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QuietCam Black Screen Camera Record video, photos, and audio with your screen off. Stay minimal, distraction free, and battery efficient. QuietCam lets you capture moments without a bright screen or visible interface. Your screen stays dark or shows a custom wallpaper while recording. No bright viewfinder, no distractions, just tap and capture. Perfect for lectures, meetings, personal notes, or any situation where you want a clean and unobtrusive recording experience. Black Screen Recording Take photos and record video without a bright display. Choose a black screen, a lock screen style wallpaper, or your own custom background. Private Gallery All recordings are saved to a private in app gallery by default. Your media stays yours and is not mixed into your Camera Roll unless you choose to export it. Multiple Recording Modes • Photo - single tap capture • Video - up to 4K resolution at 60 FPS (PRO) • Audio - high quality stereo recording (PRO) • Burst - automatic photo capture at custom intervals Full Camera Control • Front and back camera • Multiple lenses including ultra wide, wide, and telephoto • Video resolution and frame rate settings Lock Screen Style Choose from built in wallpapers with an optional clock overlay. Your screen can look like a regular lock screen while recording. Minimal Interface Long press to hide controls. Tap anywhere to capture. No visible buttons, just a clean screen. Timestamp Overlay Optionally add date and time directly to your photos and videos. Battery Friendly A dark screen reduces power usage so you can record longer. Privacy First • All media is stored locally on your device • No analytics, no tracking, no ads • No account required • No data leaves your phone • Private gallery keeps recordings separate from your Photos library • File sharing via the Files app Unlock PRO features: • Video recording up to 4K 60 FPS • Audio only recording • Burst mode with custom intervals • All future features included Start your free trial today. Cancel anytime. Always respect privacy and local laws when recording. Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/quietcam-pp Terms of service: https://sites.google.com/view/quietcam-tos By downloading, you agree to Apple’s Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Black Screen Camera QuietCam4 screens
BlackOut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Black Screen Camera QuietCam at 100% against BlackOut's 50%. Black Screen Camera QuietCam also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (52 vs 2). BlackOut's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Black Screen Camera QuietCam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and BlackOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Black Screen Camera QuietCam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Screen Camera QuietCam has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Black Screen Camera QuietCam's written reviews are positive against 50% of BlackOut's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Black Screen Camera QuietCam ships an update every 2 weeks, BlackOut every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Black Screen Camera QuietCam versus BlackOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlack Screen Camera QuietCamBlackOut
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (52 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPawel ChmielKei Konuma

Customer experience

Black Screen Camera QuietCam

All ratings52 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BlackOut

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Black Screen Camera QuietCam

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO$3.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly PRO access$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly access3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly access7 Days trial$44.991 Year
1 purchases

BlackOut

One-time1
  • BlackOut Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Black Screen Camera QuietCam free?
Black Screen Camera QuietCam 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, Black Screen Camera QuietCam or BlackOut?
Black Screen Camera QuietCam is rated higher. Black Screen Camera QuietCam averages 4.6 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while BlackOut averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Black Screen Camera QuietCam or BlackOut have ads?
Neither Black Screen Camera QuietCam nor BlackOut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Black Screen Camera QuietCam or BlackOut?
Black Screen Camera QuietCam ships an update every 2 weeks, and BlackOut every 3 days. Most recently, Black Screen Camera QuietCam was updated on October 31, 2026 and BlackOut on October 31, 2026.

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