# Still Screen Pro vs Discreet

The clearest difference is price: Discreet at Free against Still Screen Pro's $2.99. Discreet also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 65) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Still Screen Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (69% vs 55%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Discreet is free to download; Still Screen Pro costs $2.99 up front. Discreet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Still Screen Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Still Screen Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discreet has 2.1K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Still Screen Pro's written reviews are positive against 55% of Discreet's.

Still Screen Pro ships an update every 3 months, Discreet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Still Screen Pro | Discreet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/still-screen-pro/id957150954/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naeimeh Jami Alahmadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/974018625) | [Marco D'Amelio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729991) |

## What reviewers say

### Still Screen Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/still-screen-pro/id957150954)

Prevent accidental screen touches and unwanted rotation with this utility. Freeze images on your phone or tablet to keep them static, ideal for shopping lists, sharing photos, or tracing. Maintain your desired orientation without interruption.

**Highlights:** Freeze screen image, Lock screen orientation, Prevent accidental touches, Useful for shopping lists, Ideal for sharing images, Supports tracing from images

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Discreet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discreet-black-screen-camera/id1600729989)

Capture photos and videos discreetly using a black screen or custom screen mode. Features include autofocus, image stabilization, 4K video, and Apple Watch control. Instantly launch the camera with a Lock Screen widget for quick access. Keep your media private with a secure, built-in gallery.

**Highlights:** Black screen camera mode, Customizable screen modes, Autofocus and image stabilization, 4K video recording, Apple Watch control, Lock Screen widget for instant launch, Private in-app gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Discreet camera
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Video recording issues
- 🐛 Quality/performance problems
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Video recording stops unexpectedly
- Camera preview window cannot be disabled
- Microphone permission required even for photos
- Inconsistent video frame rates

**Requested features**

- Option to use custom wallpaper
- Volume button controls
- Zoom/wide-angle camera support
- Higher video resolutions
- Background recording


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Still Screen Pro free?

Still Screen Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Discreet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Still Screen Pro or Discreet?

Still Screen Pro is rated higher. Still Screen Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Discreet averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Still Screen Pro or Discreet have ads?

Neither Still Screen Pro nor Discreet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Still Screen Pro or Discreet?

Still Screen Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Discreet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Still Screen Pro was updated on October 12, 2026 and Discreet on October 18, 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.*