# BlackOut vs Vigil

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vigil at none against BlackOut's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlackOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vigil asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackOut | Vigil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-black-screen-camera/id6789597049/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kei Konuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789597051) | [Karthik Mahadevan B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793280072) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Vigil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigil-secure-camera/id6793280070)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackOut free?

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

### Is Vigil free?

Vigil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do BlackOut or Vigil have ads?

Neither BlackOut nor Vigil shows ads.

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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.*