# PQI MasterShot

> Video recording app with instant effects and direct saving to external storage. (iPhone/iPad app by Power Quotient International Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pqi-mastershot/id1112073880 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Power Quotient International Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/480977683)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Spanish and 4 more
- Released: 2016-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pqi-mastershot/id1112073880/reviews.md

## What is PQI MasterShot?

MasterShot is a video recording app with cool instant effects. You can record video clips and apply instant effects / filters while recording. The app works with PQI’s MFI certified Lightning storage device - InstaShot. When InstaShot is plugged in your iPhone/iPad, the video clips and photos will be recorded and saved directly to InstaShot. With this great feature, you don’t have to worry about storage full problem on your iPhone/iPad, especially when recording videos that could use up your free storage easily. You can document all your treasurable moments with ease.

Filming with MasterShot, there are some special functions that help you create fun and cool videos.

- Instant Effects: Over 10 special effects available, such as Sketch, Infrared, and many other cool effects. Effects apply on the camera instantly, what you see is what you get. No after editing is needed.
 
- Instant Filters: Applying the artistic filters to change the color tone of your videos and photos.

- Instant Editing: Through our unique “Pause” and “Resume” functions, you may record multiple clips in different scenes, and makes it as one video file when completed. No need to cut or combine videos ever again.

My Favorite Effects/Filters: 3 sets of favorite effects/filters on the recording screen. Applying effects can be easier and instant. You may apply 3 different effects or filters on a video that is shot in one take.

- Taking photos while recording: While recording a video, you may take photos at the same time. 

- Photo Mode: You can simply take photos with all our provided effects and filters as well.

- File Management tool: When using with InstaShot device, you may use file management tool to browse or manage your files easily:
  * Videos: Browse/transfer/playback all video files saved in InstaShot.
  * Photos: Browse/transfer image files saved in InstaShot.
  * Share: Share (Open-in) your videos or photos on social media or any other apps.  
  * Files: Browse/transfer all files saved in InstaShot.
  * Backup: Easily backup all your photos/videos from iOS Camera Roll to InstaShot.
  * Restore: Easily restore all your photos/videos from backup folder (in InstaShot) to your iOS Camera Roll.

## Key features

- Instant video effects and filters
- Record directly to external storage
- Pause and resume recording
- Take photos while recording video
- File management and backup
- Share media to social platforms

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pqi-mastershot/id1112073880/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Iphone目前要從網頁下載東西的時候。建議項目裡面都沒有這個APP了 請問怎麼解。這樣usb就只是個普通usb了

*2020-07-31, version 1.2.5*

Iphone目前要從網頁下載東西的時候。建議項目裡面都沒有這個APP了 請問怎麼解。這樣usb就只是個普通usb了

### 1/5 — 一直卡住跟當機，完全沒辦法使用

*2020-03-27, version 1.2.5*

超爛

### 1/5 — 解鎖

*2019-11-26, version 1.2.5*

上鎖完的檔案 解鎖輸入密碼後就停住了！

### 1/5 — 非常難用

*2019-01-13, version 1.2.5*

一直卡住跟當機

### 2/5 — 瘋狂閃退

*2018-01-24, version 1.2.3*

第一次使用的時候很正常
但傳影片到一半就定住了
接著重開後就瘋狂閃退
(我才買來第一天就瘋狂閃退了😡)

### 2/5 — I8+ IOS11.2.1 會閃退

*2018-01-24, version 1.2.3*

在USB資料夾裡的backup一點進去就會閃退

### 5/5 — 好用，錄影更棒

*2017-09-28, version 1.2.0*

好用

### 5/5 — 多功能好用的人機App

*2017-05-26, version 1.1.2*

多功能好用的人機App

### 1/5 — 無法播放影片，介面難用

*2016-12-21, version 1.1.2*

App介面難理解，錄完無法在手機上播影片，一播就閃退，很失望！

### 4/5 — App is good but...

*2016-11-21*

I can't make a video, it said that I have to wait for the next update:(

**Developer response:** sorry for your inconvenience, please try to update iOS version

## Frequently asked questions about PQI MasterShot

### What is PQI MasterShot?

PQI MasterShot is a video recording application that allows users to apply instant effects and filters while filming. It is designed to work with PQI's InstaShot Lightning storage device, enabling direct saving of media to the external drive.

### How does PQI MasterShot help with storage issues?

By connecting PQI's InstaShot device, MasterShot records video clips and photos directly to the external storage. This prevents your iPhone or iPad's internal storage from filling up, especially when recording long videos.

### Can I edit videos after recording with PQI MasterShot?

No after editing is needed. MasterShot applies effects and filters instantly during recording, so what you see is what you get. The app also features pause and resume functions to combine multiple clips into one video file.

### What kind of effects are available in PQI MasterShot?

PQI MasterShot offers over 10 special instant effects, such as Sketch and Infrared, along with artistic filters to change the color tone of videos and photos. You can even apply up to three different effects or filters to a single video shot.

### Can I take photos while recording a video with PQI MasterShot?

Yes, you can take photos simultaneously while recording a video. The app also includes a Photo Mode that allows you to capture still images using all the provided effects and filters.

### What file management features does PQI MasterShot offer?

When used with the InstaShot device, MasterShot provides a file management tool to browse, transfer, and playback video and image files. It also allows sharing media to social media or other apps, and offers backup and restore functionality for your iOS Camera Roll.

### Is PQI MasterShot available on Android devices?

PQI MasterShot is designed for iOS devices, specifically iPhones and iPads, as it utilizes PQI's MFI certified Lightning storage device, InstaShot.

### How often is PQI MasterShot updated?

The latest version of PQI MasterShot is 1.2.5, which was last updated on May 2, 2018. Users can expect updates to improve functionality and compatibility.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.5 — 2018-05-02

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

Add OTA upgrade firmware tool in app.

### 1.2.4 — 2018-01-26

Fix video record issue.

### 1.2.3 — 2017-11-10

- Fixed various minor bugs, and performance improvement.

### 1.2.2 — 2017-11-02

- Fixed various minor bugs, and performance improvement.

### 1.2.0 — 2017-07-12

Significant UI adjustment, with the addition of App local storage space.

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