# First Witness

> Discreet dual-camera video recorder for evidence capture. (iPhone/iPad app by Dylan Waimrin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-witness/id6753734100 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dylan Waimrin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843794320)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-10-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-witness/id6753734100/reviews.md

## What is First Witness?

The First Witness app provides an easy way to record a video with both front and back cameras with no preview displayed, acting as a crime recorder. Just click the record button to start and the red text saying "rec" to stop. This is especially useful when experiencing a crime or recording unlawful police conduct while being pulled over, when you want to have evidence of the situation. There is no download or subscription cost, rather it is a nonprofit app just meant to help the community.

## Key features

- Simultaneous front and back camera recording
- No preview display
- Discreet recording activation
- Evidence capture for critical incidents
- Nonprofit community support app

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-witness/id6753734100/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A admirer’s review

*2025-10-13*

Wheres the battlepass? I dont know if record on bottom means its recording or i should click it to record

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2025-10-13*

Was pulled over today and the easy setup of this app made my feel safer because it recorded both sides of me

## Frequently asked questions about First Witness

### What is First Witness used for?

First Witness is used to discreetly record video evidence using both the front and back cameras of your device simultaneously. It's designed for situations where you need to capture events without drawing attention.

### Is First Witness free to download and use?

Yes, First Witness is a free nonprofit app with no download or subscription costs. It is intended to help the community by providing a tool for evidence recording.

### Does First Witness have ads?

No, First Witness does not contain advertisements. It is a nonprofit app focused on providing its utility without commercial interruptions.

### What devices does First Witness support?

First Witness is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to function on Apple's mobile operating system.

### How often is First Witness updated?

The latest version of First Witness is 1.2, last updated on November 19, 2025. Updates aim to improve functionality and reliability.

### What is the age rating for First Witness?

First Witness has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating indicates general appropriateness for most audiences.

### How do I start and stop recording with First Witness?

To start recording with First Witness, simply click the record button. To stop, click the red text that says "rec" on the screen.

### Can First Witness record video without showing a preview?

Yes, a key feature of First Witness is its ability to record video with no preview displayed on the screen, ensuring discreet operation.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2025-11-19

Introduced new pop-up confirming successful video capture

### 1.1 — 2025-10-10

The only change in this version contains slight UI changes to make it have a better and more intuitive appearance. Some users pointed out that the recording (stop) button didn't look very good since it was a very long button ("recording (stop)"), which made them a bit confused on how to stop the video, thinking that was a label and not a button. So, I am reducing it to "rec (stop)" short for "recording" so it is more geometrically fit to be the size of a button. The attached picture shows the slight UI change I made.

### 1.0 — 2025-10-08

No release notes.

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