Best Screen Off Recorder Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

Discreet is the household name in screen off recorder, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS β€” many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Screen Off Recorder Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Discreet - Black screen cameraDiscreet - Black screen cameraFree4.4β˜… (2.2K)NoYesNov 2026
2Secret Recorder (Black Screen)Secret Recorder (Black Screen)Free4.0β˜… (2)NoYesOct 2026
3Secret video recorder - NoCamSecret video recorder - NoCamFree4.4β˜… (972)NoYesNov 2026
4Screen Off RecorderScreen Off Recorder$1.991.0β˜… (1)NoNoOct 2026
5Screen Recorder AppsScreen Recorder AppsFreeβ€”NoNoJun 2026
6Screen Rec*Screen Rec*Freeβ€”NoYesJun 2026
7Screen Recorder: Video RecScreen Recorder: Video RecFree5.0β˜… (3)YesYesOct 2026
8Mobile Screen RecorderMobile Screen RecorderFreeβ€”NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Screen Off Recorder

Discreet - Black screen camera#1

Discreet - Black screen camera by Marco D'Amelio

Capture without attention
Editor's Choice
πŸ“· 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

  • πŸš€ Great app
  • πŸ‘ Discreet camera
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸ‘ Useful features
  • πŸ”’ Secure storage

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Crashes/freezes
  • πŸ› Video recording issues
  • πŸ› Quality/performance problems
  • πŸ’° Paid features required
  • πŸ”’ Privacy concerns

More Screen Off Recorder apps to explore

FAQ about Screen Off Recorder

What are the best screen off recorder apps for iPhone?
Discreet - Black screen camera tops our screen off recorder 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 β€” 18 of the top screen off recorder apps we rank are free to download, including Discreet - Black screen camera and Secret Recorder (Black Screen).
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+ screen off recorder apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.