Best Background Camera Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Discreet is the household name in background camera, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Background Camera Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Discreet - Black screen cameraDiscreet - Black screen cameraFree4.4★ (2.2K)NoYesNov 2026
2background video recorderbackground video recorderFree4.0★ (118)YesYesNov 2026
3Secret video recorder - NoCamSecret video recorder - NoCamFree4.4★ (976)NoYesNov 2026
4Float Cam - Background cameraFloat Cam - Background cameraFree3.6★ (7)YesYesNov 2026
5InviCam: Black Screen CameraInviCam: Black Screen CameraFree4.5★ (274)NoYesNov 2026
6Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)Free4.2★ (1.2K)NoYesNov 2026
7Virtual Background CameraVirtual Background CameraFree1.0★ (1)NoYesNov 2026
8Black Screen CameraBlack Screen CameraFree3.8★ (4)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Background Camera

Discreet - Black screen camera#1

Discreet - Black screen camera by Marco D'Amelio

Capture without attention
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.4😐(2.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Discreet - Black screen camera screenshot 1
Discreet - Black screen camera screenshot 2
Discreet - Black screen camera screenshot 3
Discreet - Black screen camera screenshot 4
Discreet - Black screen camera screenshot 5
Discreet - Black screen camera screenshot 6

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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes/freezes
  • 🐛 Video recording issues
  • 🐛 Quality/performance problems
  • 💰 Paid features required
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
background video recorder#2

background video recorder by Meryam Rissoul

welcom to video recorder app
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.0(118 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
background video recorder screenshot 1
background video recorder screenshot 2
background video recorder screenshot 3

This app allows for discreet, high-quality video recording in the background with secure, password-protected local storage. It offers easy controls, professional video output, and a built-in gallery for managing your recordings.

More Background Camera apps to explore

FAQ about Background Camera

What are the best background camera apps for iPhone?
Discreet - Black screen camera tops our background camera apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 2.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top background camera apps we rank are free to download, including Discreet - Black screen camera and background video recorder.
Discreet - Black screen camera has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ background camera apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

Related searches