Comparison

PrivyMark vs Aesthetic Camera

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

Head to head
About

PrivyMark

This app scans your photos for sensitive information like faces, emails, or addresses and allows you to cover them with a single tap before sharing. It offers various covering options and ensures all processing happens on your device for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • On-device AI detection of sensitive data
  • Multiple cover-up options (block, pixelate, hide text)
  • Emoji covers for faces
  • Manual editing tools for missed details
  • Metadata stripping (GPS, device info)
  • Offline functionality
Features
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PrivyMark scans your photos for the private details you might accidentally share — a face in the background, an email or phone number in a screenshot, a card number on a receipt, an address on a shipping label — and helps you cover them in one tap before you post, message, or send. Everything happens on your iPhone. Your photos are never uploaded, and PrivyMark doesn't collect, track, or store anything about you. SCAN FIRST, NOT JUST BLUR • On-device detection for faces, QR/barcodes, emails, phone numbers, URLs, street addresses, card-style numbers, ID/passport numbers, order and tracking numbers, and names • Every match is shown as a suggestion you can review — turn any of them on or off before you export • Low-confidence matches are labeled "Maybe" instead of silently covering — or missing — something COVER IT YOUR WAY • Solid block — the safest option, fully opaque and irreversible • Pixelate or blur — for a softer look (these can sometimes be reversed on text, so text defaults to solid block) • Hide Text — blends a text region into its background so it disappears in place • Marker — freehand strokes for anything the scan missed • Faces get a fun emoji cover by default — tap to swap the emoji, drag to reposition FIX WHAT THE SCAN MISSED • Long-press any line of text to "explode" it into individual words and cover just the parts that matter • Draw your own box around anything, anywhere • Pinch to zoom in for pixel-precise touch-ups • Full undo/redo CLEAN UP METADATA, TOO • See exactly what's hiding in the file — GPS location, device model, timestamps, and more • GPS is stripped by default; choose what else to remove • Optional check for hidden pixel-level watermarks some apps embed in screenshots (best-effort — see note below) SHARE FROM ANYWHERE • Send a photo to PrivyMark from the share sheet in Photos, Messages, or any app • Scan, cover, and share back out without leaving your flow 100% FREE • No account, no subscription, no paywalled tools, no watermark added to your exports • Every detection type and every cover style is free, forever MADE FOR iOS • Universal app for iPhone and iPad • VoiceOver labels and Dynamic Type support throughout • Works fully offline, including in Airplane Mode BE HONEST ABOUT LIMITS PrivyMark's scan is a smart assistant, not a guarantee — always review its suggestions before you share. Pixelation and blur can sometimes be reversed on text, which is why text defaults to a solid cover. The hidden-watermark check catches simple pixel-level tricks; it cannot detect or remove professional forensic watermarking designed to survive edits. PrivyMark never uploads your photos, doesn't use ad or tracking SDKs, and doesn't collect analytics of any kind. Every feature is free. If PrivyMark saves you trouble, Settings has an optional "Buy Me a Coffee" tip — it unlocks nothing, removes no limits, and changes nothing else in the app. Privacy Policy: https://privymark.o-c.do/privacy Terms of Use: https://privymark.o-c.do/terms

About

Aesthetic Camera

Features
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Make light move with you. Glaze turns your camera into a live holographic lens for shimmering photos and short videos. Preview every effect before you capture, then trim, save, or share the result in seconds. 24 LIVE HOLOGRAPHIC LOOKS - See every iridescent effect directly in the camera preview - Rainbow sheen, chrome, pearl, oil slick, foil, prism, frost, nacre, anodised metal, silk and more - Swipe up from the look strip to browse every look in one grid - Looks that answer to the angle of your phone, so the colour moves as you do - Adjust effect intensity before you shoot - Switch between front and rear cameras STUDIO LIGHT - Turn your screen into a ring light with a neon frame around the preview - Six colours and three power levels - Lights your face in a dark room without any extra gear ANIMATED GLOW - Add Sparkles, Bokeh, Stars, Streaks, Bubbles, Glint, Flakes, or Dust - Glow gathers where edges meet, the way a real highlight catches - Keep Glow off when you want a cleaner look - Use background-only mode to place the effect behind the person in frame PHOTO AND SHORT VIDEO - Capture photos with the exact look shown in preview - Record clips with sound - Trim clips and play them at 0.5x, 1x, or 2x speed - Save to Photos, use the standard share sheet, or send video directly to Instagram Stories GLAZE PRO Glaze is free to use with three looks, Sparkles, Studio Light, clips up to 8 seconds, and a Glaze watermark on exports. All effects are available for photos and live video previews. Glaze Pro enables video export with the other 21 looks, seven premium Glow effects, or background-only mode, extends clips to 15 seconds, and removes the Glaze watermark from exports. Glaze Pro is available as an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time purchase. Your Apple Account is charged at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. YOUR MEDIA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Glaze processes camera frames, photos, videos, and effects on your iPhone. Your media is never uploaded by Glaze. No account is required. Privacy Policy: https://pentarab.com/glaze/privacy Terms of Service: https://pentarab.com/glaze/terms

Screenshots

PrivyMark4 screens
Aesthetic Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PrivyMark at none against Aesthetic Camera's 2. PrivyMark also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Aesthetic Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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. Aesthetic Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PrivyMark asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrivyMark ships an update monthly, Aesthetic Camera every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PrivyMark versus Aesthetic Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivyMarkAesthetic Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLongyan Xinluo Zhejia Technology Co., LtdPentarab

In-app purchases

None

PrivyMark

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Aesthetic Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Glaze Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Glaze Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PrivyMark free?
PrivyMark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aesthetic Camera free?
Aesthetic Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PrivyMark or Aesthetic Camera have ads?
Neither PrivyMark nor Aesthetic Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrivyMark or Aesthetic Camera?
PrivyMark ships an update monthly, and Aesthetic Camera every 5 days. Most recently, PrivyMark was updated on October 18, 2026 and Aesthetic Camera on October 18, 2026.

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