# S Camera vs Eclipse

The clearest difference is rating: Eclipse at 4.5 against S Camera's 2.5. Eclipse also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). S Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. S Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Eclipse sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 16 respectively.

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, Eclipse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | S Camera | Eclipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700/reviews) | **[4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-black-screen-camera/id1631503497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/376544204) | [PongYin Siu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536337835) |

## What reviewers say

### S Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700)

Easily record videos with a single tap and apply artistic filters like sketch or cartoon. Share your creations instantly to popular video platforms or save them to your device. The app offers fast performance and quick launch capabilities.

**Highlights:** One-touch recording, Artistic effect filters, Fast launch, Tap to focus & exposure, Direct sharing to video channels, Auto-save on interruption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works as a normal camera
- 👍 Some users find it awesome
- 👍 Good for filming (for some)
- 👍 Allows recording without going to camera app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App is not a screen recorder
- 👎 Users feel it's a waste of time
- 👎 App is described as fake and a lie
- 👎 Users find it useless
- 👎 Takes up storage space

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't record screen
- Doesn't work
- No sound
- Can't figure out how to take pictures, only videos

**Requested features**

- Make on screen recording possible
- Add screen recording functionality
- Make it so it records screen


### Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-black-screen-camera/id1631503497)

Capture photos and videos discreetly with a black screen, ensuring your privacy. This app offers advanced focus and stabilization for high-quality images, perfect for journalists, investigators, and privacy-conscious users.

**Highlights:** Invisible Mode with dark screen, Advanced focus and stabilization, High photo and video quality, Covertly capture moments, Ensures complete privacy

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Coffee Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cake Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S Camera free?

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

### Is Eclipse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, S Camera or Eclipse?

Eclipse is rated higher. S Camera averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Eclipse averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do S Camera or Eclipse have ads?

Neither S Camera nor Eclipse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, S Camera or Eclipse?

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, and Eclipse every 4 days. Most recently, S Camera was updated on September 19, 2026 and Eclipse on September 11, 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.*