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Black screen camera for iPhone
BlackOutCamera
Record video with a black screen on iPhone.
Create a screen-off look without locking your iPhone. A black or custom cover replaces the bright camera preview, and video records with no added sound.
On-deviceSilent videoOne-time Premium
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The screen-off look
The screen looks off. Recording stays active.
BlackOut keeps the iPhone unlocked and displays a fully black cover while recording in the foreground. Show no controls at all, or selectively enable the timer, recording indicator, stop button, or live preview.
Record video with a screen-off look on iPhoneOnly the controls you choose.
Optional controls stay hidden unless you decide to show them.
Demo
Watch the BlackOut Camera demo.
Watch the real iPhone flow from choosing a capture mode to recording behind the black cover and reviewing the result.
App screens
Capture, controls, settings, and gallery.
BlackOut is an iPhone camera app for recording video with a black screen that looks off. Explore the real home, recording, settings, and local gallery screens.
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Choose on-screen controls
Keep the cover black or choose an optional timer, indicator, stop control, or live preview.
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Review on-device
Open the local archive to review, share, save to Photos, or delete captured media.
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Adjust capture settings
Tune supported cameras, zoom, quality, orientation, cover style, and gallery protection.
Features
Black screen recording. On-device storage. One-time Premium.
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Black screen capture
Capture without leaving a bright live camera preview across the display.
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Local by default
Media stays in BlackOut until you choose to save, share, export, or delete it.
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Foreground capture
Recording works only while BlackOut is open. Locking the iPhone or switching apps stops recording.
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One-time Premium purchase
Video and advanced controls unlock through a one-time purchase, not a subscription.
Free photosPremium videoSupported 4K controlsBiometric gallery lock
App Store
Download BlackOut Camera for iPhone.
Open the App Store listing now or scan the QR code with another device. BlackOut Camera is available now for iPhone.
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BlackOut Camera FAQ
Answers about recording, storage, supported devices, capture sounds, permissions, and Premium.
Can I record video with a black screen on iPhone?
Yes. With Premium, BlackOut records video while showing a black cover instead of the usual live camera preview. The app must stay open in the foreground while recording.
Can I use another image instead of the black cover screen?
Yes. With Premium, you can use a custom image as the full-screen cover while recording video instead of plain black. The image is stored locally on your device and can be replaced or removed in Settings at any time.
Is BlackOut available on Android and iOS?
BlackOut is currently available only for iPhone on iOS. An Android version is not available at this time.
Does it make a sound during video or photo capture?
Keep your iPhone in Silent Mode for the quietest experience. Video recording does not play a capture sound, and BlackOut does not add start or stop sounds. Photo capture may still make a shutter sound depending on your device and region.
Can iPhone record video with the screen off or while locked?
BlackOut cannot record after the iPhone is locked. It creates a screen-off look by displaying a fully black cover while the app remains open and active in the foreground.
How discreet is recording with BlackOut?
Very. The display shows only your black or custom cover — no bright preview and no glowing controls — and BlackOut adds no start, stop, or shutter sounds to video. Recording runs while the app is open in the foreground, and the standard iOS camera indicator stays on.
Is BlackOut a screen recorder or screen capture app?
No. BlackOut is a camera app: it records what the front or rear lens sees, not what is shown on your display. If you want to capture app footage or a video playing on your iPhone, use the built-in iOS Screen Recording control instead.
Does recording with a black screen save battery?
Usually, yes, and often noticeably. The display is one of the largest power draws on an iPhone, and OLED screens use almost no power to show true black. Replacing a bright full-screen live preview with a black cover extends how long you can record on a charge, and leaving optional on-screen elements disabled helps further.
Can I record with the front camera and use zoom?
Yes, with Premium. You can select supported front or rear cameras, adjust zoom and lens options, and set resolution and frame rate. Free photo capture uses the main rear camera.
Where are photos and videos stored?
Captured media stays in BlackOut's local gallery by default. Nothing is uploaded automatically, and media appears in Photos only when you choose to save it there.
What is included for free?
Photo capture with the main rear camera and access to the basic local gallery are free. Video recording and advanced capture controls require Premium.
What does Premium unlock?
Premium is a one-time purchase that unlocks video recording, supported quality and camera options, zoom and lens controls, custom covers, optional on-screen recording elements, and biometric gallery protection.