# Only Highlights Camera — Never miss a moment > Record video highlights retroactively after they happen. (iPhone/iPad app by Jace Mclaws.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-highlights-camera/id1410590060 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jace Mclaws](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583053300) - Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 4.80/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-09-26 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-highlights-camera/id1410590060/reviews.md ## What is Only Highlights Camera? Capturing candid moments just got a whole lot easier! No more storing minutes or hours of video because you’re afraid of missing a highlight. Decide how much to save after the highlight has already happened. How many times do we stop recording because of storage limitations or time wasted clipping and cutting large amounts of footage? Ever miss capturing a highlight because of that? When you open the app a recording loop begins immediately. Wait for the highlight to happen and then choose the amount of time you want saved to your camera roll. The app immediately saves the chosen amount and begins recording again. Capturing everything from a sports highlight to a baby’s first words. Your camera roll is about to be full with only highlights! ## Key features - Continuous background recording - Retroactive highlight saving - Adjustable save duration - Automatic re-recording - Camera roll organization ## Chart rankings - #195 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 21) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-highlights-camera/id1410590060/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Very nice for casual use *2025-01-30* This app is extremely simple and easy to use. It does well what it says it does. However, I have used it for a week or two, and noticed that the video quality is not as well as the default camera app. It’s heavily compressed and you can clearly see some artifacts from the compression. That’s fine for casual use, but I would not use the app for precious moments like your baby’s first steps. The quality is not good enough for once-in-a-lifetime moments. Update: there is a new issue after the latest update. This app now shoots only vertical videos. This may be OK for some people, but it is a deal breaker for the rest of us. **Developer response:** Thank you for your review! We are hoping to allow the user to select the video resolution in one of our next updates. ### 1/5 — It WAS good. *2023-03-05* This was an amazing app, but a recent update makes me abandon it and go back to my camera. Please bring back the timer. The majority of the time it does not save the videos. Disappointing because it was our go to for a long time. ### 4/5 — Very nice for casual use *2021-07-06, version 4.9* This app is extremely simple and easy to use. It does well what it says it does. However, I have used it for a week or two, and noticed that the video quality is not as well as the default camera app. It’s heavily compressed and you can clearly see some artifacts from the compression. That’s fine for casual use, but I would not use the app for precious moments like your baby’s first steps. The quality is not good enough for once-in-a-lifetime moments. **Developer response:** Thank you for your review! We are hoping to allow the user to select the video resolution in one of our next updates. ### 5/5 — Exactly what I need! *2021-06-25* I used to always be the mom who turned the video on and filmed a bunch of wasted minutes hoping that my son or daughter would get the ball and do something awesome (so I can send to grandparents), only to be flustered that I'm filming too long and nothing has happened and just turn it off, and then to my dismay have something great happen seconds later and miss it. So lame. Thankfully that is no longer an issue with this app. It is so convenient to be able to just leave it on until that great moment happens and I know for sure it is captured. And not only that- there is no editing needed!! I also have put my phone on a tripod and just watched the game without even looking at my camera, and still could capture the moments I wanted by just pressed a button really quick when something great happened. I also have been able to capture some things I didn’t even intend to capture because I know the film is running and I want to watch it later. Like when I think a bad call was made in a sporting event (so I can review it myself later and feel vindicated) or when something funny or unusual happens that I want to watch it over. This app is just so useful and fun! I use it every time I get out my video camera these days (my kids are constantly providing great opportunities to get good footage with this app). And it all saves to the same place as other videos on my phone with no hassle. So easy to use and so perfect! Love it!! ### 5/5 — Never miss a moment!! *2021-06-24* I love this app! I use it for all my kids’ baseball, basketball, and soccer games. I get all those moments that I would’ve missed if I didn’t want to record it all the time. It’s awesome! ### 5/5 — nice *2021-06-24* 2.5 mb app. this is how much most of apps should weight. theres no reason for nowadays apps to be that bug unless they are using the app to collect data ### 5/5 — Sports Dad *2021-06-24* Love this app for my kids. We are at baseball games and sports events a lot. I can easily record their highlights! I also use it for fishing! ### 5/5 — Great for the Grandkids *2021-06-24* I love this app. I am always catching cute smiles and now first words with my new grandbaby! I also love using it at my granddaughters soccer games, you never know when she will score, so I always have the app recording and I get all her goals! ### 5/5 — Awesome!! *2020-07-06* This is an awesome app for trick shots! Cuts down on editing time and is super simple to use! Also, they are great to talk to if you need anything! ### 4/5 — Excellent idea and implemented well *2020-02-03* The idea is genius and the app works like the dev says it does. It’s great for sporting events and the like. The only thing it’s really missing is the ability to use the higher settings of the video camera. Maybe it’s a storage issue with the phone continually recording, but the clips don’t seem to be saved in higher resolutions or frame rates, and I can’t seem to find a setting to change this. It’s a shame to have it work so perfectly but only spit out lower video quality clips. ## Frequently asked questions about Only Highlights Camera ### What is the price of Only Highlights Camera? Only Highlights Camera is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $0.99. This grants you full access to all its features without any additional costs or subscriptions. ### How often is Only Highlights Camera updated? The latest version, 5.0, was released on November 8, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent development and support for the application. ### What devices does Only Highlights Camera support? Only Highlights Camera is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed to work seamlessly across Apple's mobile ecosystem. ### What is the age rating for Only Highlights Camera? The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children. This suggests content is generally appropriate for younger audiences. ### What do users like most about Only Highlights Camera? Users appreciate the app's ability to capture spontaneous moments without the user needing to actively start recording. The 4.8-star rating from 29 reviews suggests high user satisfaction with its core functionality. ### Can I use Only Highlights Camera offline? Yes, the core functionality of continuously recording and saving highlights does not require an internet connection. You can use Only Highlights Camera to capture moments wherever you are. ### How does Only Highlights Camera handle storage? The app allows you to choose the duration of the highlight to save after it happens, preventing your camera roll from being filled with unnecessary footage. This selective saving helps manage storage space effectively. ### Is Only Highlights Camera good for capturing sports moments? Absolutely. The continuous recording and retroactive saving feature is ideal for sports highlights, ensuring you capture the winning goal or spectacular play even if you weren't actively recording. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.0 — 2022-11-08 Improved user experience ### 4.9 — 2021-04-12 Cosmetic changes to App Store listing. ### 4.8 — 2021-03-24 - Bug fixes and improvements. ### 4.6 — 2021-01-03 - Support for wide-angle camera - Slider bar for easy zooming - Intro highlights - Fix for audio getting out-of-sync when switching between front and rear facing camera ### 4.5 — 2020-06-19 Added the ability to switch between front and rear facing camera at any time. ## Apps similar to Only Highlights Camera | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [myMVP - Highlight Recorder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymvp-highlight-recorder/id1639608009) | 4.2 (5) | Free | Photo & Video | | [SnipThat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipthat/id6769914552) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [Run That Back](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-that-back/id6748415142) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Photo & Video | | [CineCapture - Live Video Trim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinecapture-live-video-trim/id1529057456) | 4.7 (15) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Lighting Ratio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighting-ratio/id6741826632) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [Video Pre-Recorder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-pre-recorder/id6450628773) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Photo & Video | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*