# Blackout Camera vs BlackOut

The clearest difference is ads: BlackOut at none against Blackout Camera's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackout Camera sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BlackOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackout Camera | BlackOut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-black-screen-camera/id6789597049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774040057) | [Kei Konuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789597051) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackout Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-camera/id6775095508)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blackout Basic | $0.99 | per month |
| Blackout Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Blackout Basic | $9.99 | per year |
| Blackout Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| 150 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Tokens | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3,600 Tokens | $14.99 | one-time |


### 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 Blackout Camera free?

Blackout Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BlackOut free?

BlackOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Blackout Camera or BlackOut have ads?

Blackout Camera shows ads; BlackOut does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blackout Camera or BlackOut?

Blackout Camera ships an update every 3 days, and BlackOut every 3 days. Most recently, Blackout Camera was updated on October 25, 2026 and BlackOut on October 27, 2026.

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