# Camcorder - Record VHS Home Videos

> Record 80s/90s style home videos with date stamps and filters. (iPhone/iPad app by Shots Mobile, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camcorder-record-vhs-home-videos/id1036066107 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shots Mobile, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/314857161)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.61/5 from 1,941 App Store ratings · 618 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camcorder-record-vhs-home-videos/id1036066107/reviews.md

## What is Camcorder?

Film home videos that feel like they were recorded in the 80s & 90s straight from your phone. 

   - Featured by Apple as Best New App in over 100 countries
   - FREE for a limited time!
   - NO ADS

Enjoy these great features: 
   - Upload a video from your camera roll and automatically add the date and filter.
   - Turn on Front Flash when in dark places while recording a home video in selfie mode. 
   - Double tap to switch camera while recording in selfie mode.

“Camcorder is the fastest way to launch and film a home video. I never miss moments using the camcorder” - in our App Store reviews. 

A must have app for every iPhone user! Especially since it’s free! Record anything boring and it will look awesome. See for yourself!

Recommendations on when to record with The Camcorder: 
   - Cruising the streets
   - Skating with the crew
   - Playing late night Jenga
   - Your dog doing cute things
   - Your cat doing weird things
      - Road trips
   - Girls night out
   - Aunt & Uncle arguing at your family party
   - Birthday parties
   - Actually any party
   - Laying on the couch watching Netflix

## Key features

- 80s/90s retro video filters
- Automatic date stamping
- Front flash for selfies
- Upload existing videos
- Double tap to switch camera

## What do users think of Camcorder?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great 80s/90s VHS effect
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 No watermarks or ads
- 👍 Saves videos directly to camera roll
- 👍 Works well for creating vintage-style videos
- 👍 Good quality for a free app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Videos sometimes don't save properly
- 🐛 Audio and video can get out of sync when switching cameras
- 🔋 Short 3-minute recording limit
- 🔧 Lack of customization options (e.g. changing date/time, more filters)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when trying to access camera roll
- Inconsistent video saving behavior

**Most requested features**

- Option to change the date/time stamp
- More VHS/camcorder effects and filters
- Ability to record vertically
- Longer recording time or unlimited recording
- In-app video editing and compilation features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 618)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camcorder-record-vhs-home-videos/id1036066107/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-06-20, version 1.1.1*

Makes dream like places feel old

### 5/5 — 다시 사용 가능해서 너무 좋아요

*2026-06-16, version 1.1.1*

진짜 잘쓰던 어플인데 갑자기 사용 불가하다고 떠서 슬픔을 뒤로하고 삭제 눌렀는데ㅜㅜ 여행을 앞두고 캠코더 어플 검색해보니 다시 다운 되네요ㅜㅜ 너무 감사합니다 이거 쓰면 주변에서 대체 어떤 어플이냐고 많이 물어봐요 캠코더 비싸게 안줘도 캠코더 감성 쌉가능 ㅠ 감사합니다 정말

### 5/5 — Most practical app ever.

*2026-06-13, version 1.1.1*

That fact that this app is free is amazing. It doesn’t over complicate anything, it just lets you record retro style and sends it right to your camera roll. Love it. Takes me back to my childhood home videos in the 90s. Well done!

### 5/5 — This thing is awesome

*2026-05-08, version 1.1.1*

Me and my little brother just found this and he wanted to film a backrooms esc video and it’s been fun!

### 4/5 — Amazing

*2026-04-28, version 1.1.1*

No ads, no purchase, great for old vhs style tapes or horror tapes.

### 5/5 — VHS

*2026-03-28, version 1.1.1*

VHS GOOD

### 2/5 — It keeps closing

*2026-01-09, version 1.1.1*

It keeps closing. I have to keep redownloading it

### 4/5 — Algo le pasa al audio

*2025-12-30, version 1.1.1*

Me gusta mucho pero antes  grababa súper claro el audio y ahora tiene un leve ruido de fondo pero ya comprobé que solo es en esta app ):

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-12-19, version 1.1.1*

It’s really good

### 5/5 — 다시 다운되네요 너무 좋아요ㅠㅠ

*2025-09-21, version 1.1.1*

진짜 오랫동안 쓰던거였는데 어느날 안되서 슬펐지만 어플 안지우고 그냥 두고있었는데 다시 다운되네요! 감사합니다ㅠㅠㅠ

## Frequently asked questions about Camcorder

### What does the Camcorder app do?

This app allows you to record home videos that have the aesthetic of the 1980s and 1990s. It automatically adds a date stamp and applies retro filters to your footage, making everyday moments look like they were captured on old camcorders.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to record videos with a retro 80s/90s feel, automatic date stamping and filters, a front flash for better selfies in dark conditions, and the option to upload existing videos from your camera roll to apply the retro effects.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is currently free for a limited time and contains no advertisements. This means you can enjoy all its features without any cost or interruptions.

### What kind of videos can I create with this app?

You can create a wide variety of videos with a nostalgic feel, such as footage from road trips, skating with friends, casual hangouts, pet antics, or any party or gathering. The app makes even mundane moments look interesting with its retro filters.

### Can I use this app on my iPhone?

Yes, the app is described as a 'must have app for every iPhone user'. It is designed to work on iPhones and allows you to film directly from your phone's camera.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2015-11-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

In this update: 

   - Camcorder launches in less than 2 seconds. 

In the previous update: 

   - Upload a video from the camera roll and we'll automatically add the date and time of the actual recording.
   - Double tap to switch camera while recording in selfie mode.
   - Front Flash.
   - Share home videos with friends via iMessage.

### 1.1 — 2015-10-11

- Upload a video from the camera roll and we'll automatically add the date and time of the actual recording.
- Double tap to switch camera while recording in selfie mode.
- Front Flash.
- Share home videos with friends via iMessage.

### 1.0 — 2015-09-12

No release notes.

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