# Black Screen Camera QuietCam vs BlackOut

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Screen Camera QuietCam | BlackOut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-quietcam/id6761479258/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-black-screen-camera/id6789597049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 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 | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pawel Chmiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/498209576) | [Kei Konuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789597051) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Screen Camera QuietCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-screen-camera-quietcam/id6761479258)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly access | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly access | $44.99 | per year |


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