Comparison

Secret Recorder (Black Screen) vs Call Recorder Automatic

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

Head to head
About

Secret Recorder (Black Screen)

Record video discreetly with a black screen, ideal for low-light environments. Capture both front and rear cameras simultaneously, with audio continuing in the background. All recordings are stored locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Dual-lens simultaneous recording
  • Black screen mode
  • Background audio continuation
  • One-file export
  • On-device library
  • Low-light recording
Features
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Dim Recorder — Dual-Camera Video with a Dark Screen Dim Recorder is a dual-lens video recorder built for low-light environments and long sessions. The screen dims to black while you record so it doesn't add glare to a darkroom, studio, or stage and so your battery lasts longer and you don't add any light to surroundings. Key Features - Dual-Lens Simultaneous Recording. Capture the front and rear cameras at the same time using the device's multi-camera hardware. - One-File Export. When you stop recording, both camera angles are stitched into a single high-quality video, ready to share without editing software. indicator the entire time, so it is always clear when the device is recording. - Background Audio Continuation. If you switch apps or lock the device mid-take, audio capture continues so the soundtrack stays intact. When you reopen Dim Recorder, both cameras resume recording. - On-Device Library. Your finished recordings are organized inside the app until you choose to export them to Photos. Nothing is uploaded — all media stays on your device. Made for studio & darkroom work — record hands-free without screen glare. Privacy All recordings are stored locally. Dim Recorder does not transmit audio or video to any external server. Dim Recorder is designed for filming in dark rooms, studios, and low-light setups where a bright screen would ruin the shot. It is not intended for recording other people, and must not be used to capture anyone without their knowledge and consent, or in places where people expect privacy. Recording-consent laws vary by country and region. You are solely responsible for following the laws that apply to you. Any use to secretly record, harass, stalk, or surveil another person is strictly prohibited. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Call Recorder Automatic

This utility app automatically records incoming and outgoing phone calls in high quality. It also functions as a versatile voice recorder for notes, meetings, and important conversations, allowing users to save, organize, and share audio files.

Highlights
  • Automatic call recording
  • High quality audio recording
  • Voice recorder for meetings
  • Save and organize recordings
  • Add notes to recordings
  • Share audio files
Features
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Call Recorder Automatic, Phone Call Recorder, Automatic Call Recorder for call recording is a simple and reliable app to record phone calls, voice notes, meetings, and important conversations. Call Recorder Automatic helps you record incoming and outgoing calls in high quality and manage all your recordings in one place. With Call Recorder Automatic, you can save important conversations, replay recordings anytime, add notes, mark favorites, and share audio files easily. Call Recorder Automatic is more than a call recorder. It also works as a voice recorder, audio recorder, meeting recorder, memo recorder, and conversation recorder. MAIN FEATURES • Automatic call recording • Incoming call recording • Outgoing call recording • High quality audio recorder • Voice recorder for meetings and notes • Save and organize recordings • Add notes to recordings • Mark recordings as favorites • Replay recordings with audio player • Share recordings easily • Simple call recorder interface • Useful for business calls, interviews, meetings, lectures, and personal conversations Call Recorder Automatic is designed for users who want a smart phone call recorder, automatic call recorder, voice recorder, and audio recording app in one simple tool. Use Call Recorder Automatic to keep your important calls and conversations saved, organized, and easy to access. IMPORTANT: Always follow your local laws and get consent when required before recording calls or conversations.

Screenshots

Secret Recorder (Black Screen)4 screens
Call Recorder Automatic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Secret Recorder (Black Screen) at 4.0 against Call Recorder Automatic's 1.0. Secret Recorder (Black Screen) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Call Recorder Automatic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume 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. Secret Recorder (Black Screen) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Call Recorder Automatic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secret Recorder (Black Screen) holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secret Recorder (Black Screen) ships an update every 3 days, Call Recorder Automatic every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Secret Recorder (Black Screen) versus Call Recorder Automatic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret Recorder (Black Screen)Call Recorder Automatic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSimonas ArmonasAyoub Es-sedraouy

Customer experience

Secret Recorder (Black Screen)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Call Recorder Automatic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Secret Recorder (Black Screen)

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week$1.997 Days
  • 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • 1 Year$8.991 Year
None

Call Recorder Automatic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secret Recorder (Black Screen) free?
Secret Recorder (Black Screen) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Call Recorder Automatic free?
Call Recorder Automatic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Secret Recorder (Black Screen) or Call Recorder Automatic?
Secret Recorder (Black Screen) is rated higher. Secret Recorder (Black Screen) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Call Recorder Automatic averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Secret Recorder (Black Screen) or Call Recorder Automatic have ads?
Call Recorder Automatic shows ads; Secret Recorder (Black Screen) does not.
Which is updated more often, Secret Recorder (Black Screen) or Call Recorder Automatic?
Secret Recorder (Black Screen) ships an update every 3 days, and Call Recorder Automatic every 2 months. Most recently, Secret Recorder (Black Screen) was updated on October 31, 2026 and Call Recorder Automatic on October 31, 2026.

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