# Nizo — Record. It’s already a film.

> Real-time video recording and editing app with in-camera style application. (iPhone/iPad app by Image Mechanics.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nizo/id436731282 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Image Mechanics](https://appshunter.io/developer/428835555)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 117 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nizo/id436731282/reviews.md

## What is Nizo?

Record. It’s already a film.
Press record and stay with the moment.
The work disappears. The moment stays.

RECORD

Each moment becomes part of one film.
No setup. No modes.
Nothing pulling you away from what matters.

LOOK

Choose a look to shape the moment.
See it as you record.

PLAY

Press play.
Your film is already there.
From first moment to last — one film.

SHAPE

Refine if you want.
Or leave it as it happened.

Trim, reorder, or remove moments.
No panels. No timelines. Just the film.

FINISH

Add music if it feels right.
Moments flow together as one.

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THE ESSENTIALS

• A simple camera
• Moments join as you record
• Manual controls when you want them
• Choose a look as you record
• Trim or reorder moments
• Remove a moment with a flick
• Smooth transitions and sound across your film
• Add music from your library
• Save to your Photos

Best of 2019 — Apple

Keep life as it happens.

## Key features

- Real-time recording and editing
- Apply visual styles during recording
- Automatic clip joining
- Manual camera controls
- Trim and reorder clips
- Add music and transitions
- Save to Photos

## What do users think of Nizo?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ✨ Elegant and minimalist interface design
- 🎬 High-quality video output and filters
- 🚀 Fast and efficient shoot-and-edit workflow
- 🎨 Beautiful cinematic film LUTs and presets
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use controls
- 🎯 Seamless integration of camera and editor
- 💎 Professional-looking results from iPhone
- 🎪 Inspiring curated filmmaker content
- ⚡ Smooth animations and responsive gestures
- 🎥 Manual camera controls (ISO, shutter, frame rate)
- 📱 All-in-one solution without needing multiple apps

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 iPhone 16 compatibility problems
- 📉 Low resolution exports on newer devices
- ❌ Confusing navigation and exit functionality
- ⚠️ Slow lens switching between zoom levels
- 🔧 Limited post-recording filter application
- 📱 No vertical video format support
- 🎞️ Frame rate playback issues (slow-motion problems)
- 💾 Excessive storage consumption
- 🎵 Limited music/audio integration options
- 📸 No front-facing camera flip option

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing camera
- App crashes when 120fps is selected
- App freezes during recording
- Delete icon pops up unexpectedly during clip reordering
- Drag-and-drop to new sequences not working on iPhone 16+
- Videos export but don't appear in camera roll
- Upside-down display on iPad
- Slow-motion playback on 4K 60fps recordings
- Auto brightness adjustment fails on overcast days
- App cannot be closed without force restart
- Music integration fails with Apple Music
- Duplicate clip gesture is unintuitive and difficult

**Most requested features**

- Volume button recording control (like native camera app)
- Ability to import video from camera roll
- Text and title overlay functionality
- Post-recording filter application
- 4K 60fps support for more devices
- 1080p 60fps recording option
- Vertical video format for social media
- More transitions (fade in/out, etc.)
- Dual camera viewing while recording
- Separate audio recording capability
- Front-facing camera flip feature
- Individual video export (not as one file)
- More descriptive filter names
- Color grading and advanced editing tools
- Creator profile and discovery system
- Filter pack system similar to VSCO
- Ability to change filters after recording
- Auto brightness adjustment improvement
- More detailed user manual/documentation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nizo/id436731282/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great app, despite bugs

*2025-11-02*

Has been one of my favorite apps for a while now. Hopefully they fix the bugs for iPhone 16 and up, not able to reorder and add clips to new sequences without the delete icon popping up. I am bummed because on my old iPhone 14 it had better quality exports. Now on the 16 it renders low resolution when zooming in. It’s not 4K. Also usually when you drag a clip to a new sequence, it’ll shift over to the sequence you want the clip to be a part of, but that doesn’t work with newer iPhones.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for your kind words – it means a lot that Nizo has been one of your favourites. 

Thank you for letting us know about these issues. We recently updated the rendering engine, along with haptic feedback and gestures. 

If you’re still seeing low resolution exports, or gesture issues when moving clips (or anything else we need to improve), please reach out to me directly at jason@nizo.co We’d love to look at your specific case and ensure you’re getting the best out of Nizo.

Thanks again, and appreciate you taking the time to write.

Jason

### 5/5 — Great app, despite bugs

*2025-06-02*

Has been one of my favorite apps for a while now. Hopefully they fix the bugs for iPhone 16 and up, not able to reorder and add clips to new sequences without the delete icon popping up. Also usually when you drag a clip to a new sequence, it’ll shift over to the sequence you want the clip to be a part of, but that doesn’t work with newer iPhones.

**Developer response:** Hi there, thank you kindly for your high praise –despite these annoying bugs you’re experiencing on your new device. Thank you for letting us know about these bugs, we’ll try to resolve asap, and let you know when we push an update, via updating this response. 

Thanks again,
Jason

### 5/5 — Surprised there’s not recent reviews

*2024-02-23*

I’ve been using this app for several years, for the editing format and the other main reason is the quality of the video with the live lut overlay. 

Even back when I had an iPhone 8, I noticed that this app takes very good advantage of the camera hardware, squeezing out detail and quality that I found hard to obtain, even with other apps. The live overlay is also extremely high quality. 

I guess that summarizes what I like about this app. it’s simple. it doesn’t do a lot. but what it does, it does in extremely great detail as far as the image quality goes. anyway. I figured I’d leave a review since I’ve been using it for so long now. I’m surprised that this app didn’t become more popular tbh, but then again, I don’t think that was ever really the main goal for this one. I think it’s awesome. Cheers.

**Developer response:** Hi there,

Apologies for my delay in getting back to you. Thank you so much for your kind review and sharing your experience of Nizo! I’m delighted to hear you’ve been enjoying Nizo for many years. We’re passionate about film and perfecting high quality authentic film grades. Our goal was to create a simple filmmaking tool, as a creative companion. It’s amazing to hear your story, and how Nizo has found a place in your life as a creative tool. Appreciate your feedback, it means a lot. 

If you’d like, please reach out anytime to: jason@nizo.co if you would like to share anything. It’s always wonderful meeting, and discovering how people create with Nizo.

Thanks again, best wishes from Sydney, Australia.

- Jason

### 5/5 — My primary video app

*2022-08-03, version 1.0.15*

This is an excellent app. I use it for quick videos because I can shoot and edit all in one place then flip it to the camera roll to email or whatever. I also build larger projects over a day, like a hike or an event. I collect bits of video and add them to the project, then easily do a rough cut or even a final cut. Export to camera roll, add titles in iMovie if I want them or Premiere if I want to get fancy. I would still use FiLMic if I want more control of exposure and I want to edit in Premiere, but really, that’s not what Nizo is for. The simple combination of shooting and editing functionality makes me approach the whole process differently. It’s more fun and immediate than using a bunch of different apps and the final projects look great.

### 1/5 — Keeps crashing.

*2022-07-11, version 1.0.15*

Can’t believe I spent money on an app that crashes when I try to access the camera.

### 1/5 — App crashes and render app useless

*2021-11-11, version 1.0.14*

When 120fps is selected

### 3/5 — App Freezes when recording

*2021-06-20, version 1.0.14*

Other than that app is great

### 5/5 — Incredible app, but…

*2021-06-16, version 1.0.14*

I love this app so much. The controls allow you to edit quickly using intuitive controls. 

However, please enable 4K at 60fps for the iPhone SE 2020. It is currently capped at 4K30fps and I usually prefer recording in 60fps. 

Other than that, this app is perfect.

### 3/5 — Easy to use, beautiful filter

*2021-02-26, version 1.0.14*

I love the simplicity of Nizo, minimalist interface, beautiful filter. I wish the filter can he applied in post but other than that I enjoy it.

### 2/5 — Need Help

*2020-12-07, version 1.0.13*

Please can this app have dual viewing when shooting.  I have an iPhone and would like to flip the camera around to see. Also is there a Manual I can look at.

## Frequently asked questions about Nizo

### What does Nizo do?

Nizo is a video recording and editing application that allows users to capture footage and edit it in real-time as they record. It focuses on preserving the moment by integrating editing into the recording process, offering a streamlined experience without complex timelines.

### What are the key features of Nizo?

Key features include real-time recording and editing, the ability to apply visual styles like tone, grain, and contrast before recording, automatic clip joining, manual camera controls, simple clip trimming and reordering, sound and transition effects, and the option to add music from your library.

### Is Nizo free to use?

Based on the provided information, Nizo is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating it is a free application.

### What kind of videos can I create with Nizo?

Nizo is designed for creating films that capture life as it happens. You can record clips, apply a chosen look, and then easily trim, reorder, or remove them. The app also supports adding music and transitions to help your film breathe and flow seamlessly.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2026-06-29

Improved stability when browsing your films.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-04-28

Improved stability in the viewfinder.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-02-14

Improved stability with haptic feedback and more reliable exports.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-02-08

This update focuses on performance, feel, and reliability while filming. Camera preview is smoother and more responsive, using Apple Metal for faster rendering during recording.

Recording and key interactions now feel more deliberate, with refined haptic feedback that reinforces actions without distraction.

Filming and editing stability has been improved across frame rates, camera switching, and clip handling, making gestures more reliable as your film comes together.

Built to keep you in the moment.

### 1.0.22 — 2024-12-08

Support for iOS 18 and optimisation for 2024 iPhone models.

If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us at hello@nizo.co we love hearing from you.

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