# Record Now Video Camera — Instant Video. Zero Friction

> Instant Video. Zero Friction (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Seneschal.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-now-video-camera/id6761287058 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Seneschal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888668746)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-now-video-camera/id6761287058/reviews.md

## What is Record Now Video Camera?

Record Now Video Camera is built around one idea: open the app, and it's already recording. There are no modes, no menus, and no record button. Close the app and your video is saved to your Camera Roll automatically. Done.
I didn't streamline the process. I eliminated it.
One tap from your home screen to recording video. No app can do it faster. No app can do it simpler. The best anyone else can do is tie it for speed and efficiency.
A zoom slider that actually makes sense. No pinching. No awkward two-handed grip. Just a smooth vertical slider on the right side of the screen. Drag up to zoom in, drag down to zoom out. Precise control at normal zoom levels, fast movement when you need it.
Captures photos too. Tap anywhere on the screen while recording to grab a still photo. Your video keeps rolling without missing a frame.
Remembers how you work. If you use the front camera, Record Now opens to the front camera next time, already recording. Vloggers and content creators, this one is for you.
Records in stunning 4K. Up to 4K 60fps with cinematic stabilization, a zoom slider, and torch control. All without a single button to press.
Completely private. No analytics. No tracking. No data collection of any kind. Your videos stay on your device, period.
Record Now is for parents who almost missed the moment. For travelers who fumbled for the record button. For vloggers who want to hit record the instant inspiration strikes. For anyone who has ever thought there has to be a faster way.
Open it. You're already recording.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record Now Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2026-08-27

New in 1.5.2:
I’ve redesigned the onboarding experience, because no one wants to swipe through 3 annoying tutorial pages just to open a camera. This app is about speed after all!

### 1.5.1 — 2026-08-11

New in 1.5
- A redesigned, fully adaptive iPad experience, including improved control ergonomics for iPad’s larger screen, support for iPad multitasking, and ambidextrous options (yes, the zoom slider can be placed on either the right or left side now, showing love to the left-handers out there).
- This version also adds ambidextrous layout support for iPhone.
- 1.5.1 brings very minor UI polish in the settings menu regarding the new ambidextrous layout support.

### 1.5 — 2026-08-10

New in 1.5
- A redesigned, fully adaptive iPad experience, including improved control ergonomics for iPad’s larger screen, support for iPad multitasking, and ambidextrous options (yes, the zoom slider can be placed on either the right or left side now, showing love to the left-handers out there).
- This version also adds ambidextrous layout support for iPhone.

### 1.4 — 2026-07-22

New in 1.4

I've been hard at work adding useful features. 

- Added Cinematic and Slow Motion recording style options!
- Added an all new settings page that is organized and looks gorgeous! 
- New Home Screen widget! Start recording from the front or back camera with one tap. This is my new favorite way to open Record Now!
- More fast-launch options: open Record Now from Camera Control on supported iPhones, app icon quick actions, or Apple Shortcuts.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-07-14

New in 1.3.1:

Record Now is even faster to launch, if that’s even possible!

- New Home Screen widget! Start recording from the front or back camera with one tap. This is my new favorite way to open Record Now!
- More fast-launch options: open Record Now from Camera Control on supported iPhones, app icon quick actions, or Apple Shortcuts.
- 1.3.1 adds a new on-screen Settings button: Camera settings are now much easier to reach and adjust.

## More apps by Michael Seneschal

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All apps by Michael Seneschal: https://appshunter.io/developer/1888668746

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