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Flipcorder: Retro Camcorder

Flipcorder: Retro Camcorder

Daily video diary, unedited

21 ratings
7 reviews
#13 in paid Photo & Video
🎬 Entertainment
📷 Photo & Video
$4.99

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Released
October 23, 2026
Updated
November 1, 2026

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About

Capture your day in short clips and relive them as an unedited home movie. Apply retro VHS or clean MiniDV looks to your footage. Earn stickers and track your filming streaks.

✓Daily video diary recording
✓Unedited home movie playback
✓Retro VHS and MiniDV filters
✓Sticker collection and rewards
✓Filming streak tracking
✓Home Screen widgets
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What's New in Flipcorder

1.2.0

November 1, 2026

Flipcorder now speaks 15 more languages. • New stickers slap onto the viewfinder, and the big ones get a little prize moment. • Hop from flip to flip, wind the tape with your finger, and see how long each tape is. • Photos can show where a saved tape was filmed, if you turn it on. • Save just your footage: Settings > Title and end cards. • MiniDV tapes get their own title and end cards. • On iPhone Duo, flick the lens cap off. • Quicker saves, and a phone call now pauses the tape.

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Charts

Top Paid

📉 13-1

Photo & Video

This app dropped -1 position in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on November 7, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 99+11

Global

This app rose +11 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on November 6, 2026.

Events

Read more about Now in Your Language
AvailableMajor Update

Now in Your Language

Flipcorder now speaks 15 more languages

Nov 2, 2026 — Nov 16, 2026

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Read more about A Theme Every Day
AvailablePremiere

A Theme Every Day

Day No. 1 is something fuzzy. Film it your way.

Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026

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Read more about Halloween Home Movie
Event EndedSpecial Event

Halloween Home Movie

Film tonight's tape, pumpkin and all.

Oct 30, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026

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User reviews

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Cannot upload

It would be nice to be able to upload my own clips to get a vhs effect. I mean I paid 5 quid. I’d like to get the Flipcorder look on some older footage or when I forgot to film using the app
DVDean Vandelin

Viewfinder orientation problem

When using this app, I was confused by the orientation I was recording in. I understand it seems to follow the orientation of the actual sensor but the display in the app will show a square window when recording with the phone in landscape mode. Only problem is that when the phone is in landscape mode, the sensor is in portrait. When turning the phone to portrait mode on the screen, it shows a portrait mode image, but the sensor is in landscape mode. I would greatly appreciate an update with the implementation to change the viewfinder to reflect how the video will be seen, or at least a setting that can be toggled to do so.

I am specifically referring to the fact that the viewfinder display is a square image but when I view the recording, it is the aspect ratio of my phone camera sensor. I would like the ability for the recording to be saved in the square aspect ratio. Thank you, otherwise I love using the app!
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DJDr. B. Jaguar

Response from developer

Thank you, and you're right! With Portrait Orientation Lock on, the viewfinder doesn't turn with the phone, even though the recording does. A fix is coming in an update. Until then, turning the lock off in Control Center makes the viewfinder match what you're filming. Glad you are excited and enjoying the app, that means so much to me!

Very smart

This is a fantastic way of utilising the iPhone’s cameras
AEanniversary edition

Response from developer

Thanks I’m so glad you are enjoying Flipcorder!

Good but let is record when the Duo is closed

I love the idea of this, and the app looks great, and works nicely. However on the cover display I can rotate it 90 degrees and get the camera screen but I can’t use it so I have to open the Duo. It’s a nice mechanic, but there are times I don’t want to open it and use it like that. Please give us the option to record when the Duo is closed too.
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AAlanJC

Response from developer

That’s a great feedback point - thanks! I don’t have a Duo yet myself so this is super helpful! If you’d want to be a tester to try out new features quicker and help shape the future of the product, email me from the app website and I’ll get you setup!

Back in the 90s

Absolutely love this app. I used to live with a VHS camcorder attached to me, recording everything I could through my oversized and shoulder crushing viewfinder. I love the way this turns the sequential recordings into a video journal, and allows you to relive your days as tapes. I really hope this takes off and gets the support it deserves, because I would like to see new features down the line. Suggestions: even more tape and sticker designs. Box sleeves that replicate the 80s and 90a synth wave magic that was always on loudly strewn across them. The option to rewind the tape when you eject it. Custom effects that were on the 90s camcorders like black and white, sepia, fade to black, etc. Integration with Apple Music. And finally, a completely ad-free, algorithm free social option that allows you to peruse videos like you’re in a Blockbuster and see other people’s home movies. Make it one time payment forever. Better yet, just partner with me and we can really get this thing off the ground. I have 15 years of design and advertising experience, let’s roll.
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NNannini

Response from developer

Thank you, this made my day! You're exactly who I built Flipcorder for. Rewind on eject, more tapes, stickers and sleeves, and the old camcorder effects are all on the list now. Lots more to come!

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FAQ

What is Flipcorder?

Flipcorder is a retro camcorder app that allows you to film your day in short clips and watch them back as a single, unedited home movie. It aims to replicate the feel of old camcorder tapes.

Does Flipcorder have ads or watermarks?

No, Flipcorder is a paid app with no subscription, watermark, or ads. You pay once for full access to all features.

How long can I record in Flipcorder?

You can easily record 20-second 'flips' with automatic saving. While you have control to record longer, each day's tape is limited to 30 minutes.

Can I change the look of my videos in Flipcorder?

Yes, you can apply classic VHS looks with bleeding color and tracking wobble, or the crisp look of MiniDV. You can change a tape's look at any time without affecting the original footage.

How does Flipcorder handle privacy?

Flipcorder saves your whole tape to Photos as one movie. You can choose to render with the camcorder look or as clean 1080p video. The movie file itself does not carry location data, but Photos can show where a saved tape was filmed if enabled.

What devices does Flipcorder support?

Flipcorder is built for iPhone and supports iPhone devices. It also offers exclusive features for iPhone Duo.

How often is Flipcorder updated?

The app was last updated on November 1, 2026, with version 1.2.0. This indicates a recent update and ongoing development.

What is the user sentiment for Flipcorder?

Flipcorder has a high rating of 4.9 stars from 12 ratings, suggesting positive user sentiment and satisfaction with its features and performance.