Secret Recorder (Black Screen)
What is Secret Recorder (Black Screen)?
Dual-camera video recorder that dims the screen to black while recording and keeps recordings on the device.
The app records the front and rear cameras at the same time using the device's multi-camera hardware, then combines both angles into one video when recording stops. The screen dims to black during recording, and finished recordings are kept in the app until you export them to Photos. All media stays on the device and is not sent to external servers.
Pricing. Secret Recorder (Black Screen) is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Filming in darkrooms, studios, or low-light setups
- Recording on stage without screen glare
- Capturing front and rear cameras in one video file
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Why this app is in C tier
C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Secret Recorder (Black Screen) scores 65 out of 100: rating 24, rating count 52, App Store search rank 99, update recency 85. The four parts are averaged and C tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Dim Recorder - Dual-Camera Video with a Dark Screen
Dim Recorder is a dual-lens video recorder built for low-light environments and long sessions. The screen dims to black while you record so it doesn't add glare to a darkroom, studio, or stage and so your battery lasts longer and you don't add any light to surroundings.
Key Features
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- Dual-Lens Simultaneous Recording. Capture the front and rear cameras at the same time using the device's multi-camera hardware.
- One-File Export. When you stop recording, both camera angles are stitched into a single high-quality video, ready to share without editing software.
indicator the entire time, so it is always clear when the device is recording.
- Background Audio Continuation. If you switch apps or lock the device mid-take, audio capture continues so the soundtrack stays intact. When you reopen Dim Recorder, both cameras resume
recording.
- On-Device Library. Your finished recordings are organized inside the app until you choose to export them to Photos. Nothing is uploaded - all media stays on your device.
Made for studio & darkroom work - record hands-free without screen glare.
Privacy
All recordings are stored locally. Dim Recorder does not transmit audio or video to any external server.
Dim Recorder is designed for filming in dark rooms, studios, and low-light setups where a bright screen would ruin the shot. It is not intended for recording other people, and must not be used to capture anyone without their knowledge and consent, or in places where people expect privacy. Recording-consent laws vary by country and region. You are solely responsible for following the laws that apply to you. Any use to secretly record, harass, stalk, or surveil another person is strictly prohibited.
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Questions about Secret Recorder (Black Screen)
Does the app upload my recordings?
No. All recordings are stored locally and that the app does not transmit audio or video to any external server.
Does recording continue if I switch apps or lock the device?
Audio capture continues if you switch apps or lock the device mid-take. When you reopen the app, both cameras resume recording.
Can the app be used to record other people?
It is not intended for recording other people and must not be used to capture anyone without their knowledge and consent. Recording-consent laws vary, and users are responsible for following the laws that apply to them.
Is Secret Recorder (Black Screen) free?
Secret Recorder (Black Screen) is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Secret Recorder (Black Screen) right for me?
Secret Recorder (Black Screen) is built for filming in darkrooms, studios, or low-light setups, recording on stage without screen glare, capturing front and rear cameras in one video file. It sits in the discreet recording list on AppTierList.
Is Secret Recorder (Black Screen) worth it?
Secret Recorder (Black Screen) is C tier, ranked #6 of 6 discreet recording apps with a score of 65 out of 100, from a 2.4 App Store rating across 14 ratings. 5 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Secret Recorder (Black Screen) compare to Secret video recorder?
Secret Recorder (Black Screen) is C tier at 65; Secret video recorder is B tier at 74. Secret video recorder ranks higher. Secret Recorder (Black Screen) is free to download, with in-app purchases, Secret video recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Secret Recorder (Black Screen) updated?
Secret Recorder (Black Screen) was last updated on 2026-06-16, 151 days ago.
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Ranking
- Lists
- Discreet Recording (C tier, #6) · Dual-Camera Recording (D tier, #11)
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 65 / 100
- Rank in list
- #6 of 6
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 2.4 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 14
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Current version
- (151 days ago)
- Size
- 2 MB
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 33
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking