# iVideoCamera Lite — 40+ Real-Time Video Effects

> Mobile video camera app with real-time visual effects and filters. (iPhone/iPad app by Laan Labs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivideocamera-lite/id359478708 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Laan Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/310916919)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 213 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 101 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2010-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivideocamera-lite/id359478708/reviews.md

## What is iVideoCamera Lite?

iVideoCamera Lite - The first video camera on the iPhone - completely redeveloped for the new iOS devices with tons of new real-time video effects. Includes over 20 Free effects with an additional set that can be unlocked including:

- Old Film
- Snow
- Balloons
- Radial Blur
- Cartoon Effect
- CRT Monitor
- VCR Distortion
- Cross Hatch Sketch
- VHS 80's
- Edge Glow
- Rain Drops

and Many Many More!

## Key features

- Real-time video effects
- Over 20 free effects
- Unlockable effect sets
- Old film filter
- Cartoon effect
- VHS 80's filter

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Effect Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Effect Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Recording | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of iVideoCamera Lite?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✨ Great visual effects and filters
- 🎥 Video recording capability for older devices
- 💾 Saves videos to camera roll
- 🆓 Free version available
- 🔍 Zoom feature functionality
- ⚡ Smooth recording performance on compatible devices
- 📱 Works well on iPhone 3G

**Cons**

- 🔵 Videos record in blue color (major recurring issue)
- ⏱️ Limited to 21 seconds in free version
- 💥 Frequent crashes when stopping recording
- ❌ Videos don't save properly
- 🏠 App exits to home screen unexpectedly
- 📹 Poor frame rate and choppy playback
- 🚫 No front-facing camera support
- 💰 Misleading free-to-paid conversion
- 📱 Incompatible with iPhone 4 and newer devices
- 🔧 Not optimized for retina display
- ⚠️ Freezing and performance issues
- 🔗 Email unlock system unreliable

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Videos render in blue color regardless of settings
- App crashes when stopping or finishing recording
- Recorded videos fail to save to device
- App unexpectedly exits to home screen during use
- Choppy playback with low frame rate (3 fps)
- Incompatibility with iPhone 4 and newer models
- Retina display not properly supported
- Email unlock verification system non-functional
- Facebook upload fails with permission errors
- App freezes during recording or playback
- Video library shows 'No videos' despite saved content
- iPad display shows only partial interface

**Most requested features**

- Remove or fix blue screen recording issue
- Extend recording time limit beyond 21 seconds
- Add front-facing camera support
- Improve video quality and resolution
- Add pause functionality during recording
- Support for iPhone 4 and newer devices
- Optimize for retina display
- Add picture-taking capability
- Improve frame rate and smooth playback
- Better Facebook upload integration
- Fix email-based unlock system
- Disable auto-exposure for better quality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 213)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivideocamera-lite/id359478708/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfeito

*2023-10-02*

Este é o melhor é tipo snap shat off-line muito bom

### 4/5 — works wonders on my iphone 2g

*2022-02-03*

yay vga quality here i come

### 5/5 — Fun

*2020-08-30*

Application très agréable effet sur vidéo vraiment intuitive.

### 5/5 — vui

*2016-05-16, version 1.5*

tot

### 1/5 — Used to be good

*2016-03-03*

Now it's absolute GARBAGE. 
Erased all my vids and doesn't work at all now.

### 1/5 — No va en ipad air 2

*2016-02-12, version 1.5*

Se queda la pantalla en negro en el ipad air 2

### 1/5 — Hey please fix this app fix this app

*2015-05-23*

This app always crashes when I go in to it

### 2/5 — Bad

*2015-01-19, version 1.5*

I opened it and there was a blank screen I tried reopening it but it did the same thing

### 5/5 — Great

*2014-07-06, version 1.5*

Best video camera for iPhone 3G ever!!

### 5/5 — Fantastic app

*2014-03-17*

Great app, fantastic for taking videos really recommend it.

## Frequently asked questions about iVideoCamera Lite

### What does iVideoCamera Lite do?

iVideoCamera Lite allows you to record videos with a variety of real-time visual effects applied as you film. It offers over 20 free effects and additional sets that can be unlocked.

### What are some of the video effects available?

The app includes effects such as Old Film, Snow, Balloons, Radial Blur, Cartoon Effect, CRT Monitor, VCR Distortion, Cross Hatch Sketch, VHS 80's, and Edge Glow, among many others.

### Is iVideoCamera Lite free to use?

The app is free to download and use with over 20 real-time video effects included. Additional effect sets can be unlocked through in-app purchases.

### What devices is iVideoCamera Lite compatible with?

This app has been redeveloped for new iOS devices, suggesting compatibility with recent iPhone models running the latest iOS versions.

### How can I make my videos more creative with this app?

You can enhance your videos by applying a wide range of real-time effects during recording. Experiment with filters like 'Old Film' for a vintage look, 'Cartoon Effect' for a unique style, or 'VHS 80's' for a retro feel.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2017-07-04

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

40+ Real-Time Video Effects

### 1.5 — 2010-06-11

No release notes.

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