# SlowCam — Slow motion camera realtime

> Real-time slow motion video recording app with adjustable frame rates. (iPhone/iPad app by Sylwester Los.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowcam/id711410659 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sylwester Los](https://appshunter.io/developer/294866851)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 95 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowcam/id711410659/reviews.md

## What is SlowCam?

Record amazing slow motion videos in real time with SlowCam. Tap and hold slow motion button during recording to capture video at 60/120 FPS* for ultra smooth slow motion capture. Support for all devices with iOS 7.

* Framerate of each device (30, 60, 120fps) is limited only by hardware and iOS, SlowCam always uses max available framerate for device

Features: 
- Tap and hold "Slow Motion" button to record in high frame rate slow motion. Possibility to set it to just tap to start slow motion in iOS settings
- Smooth transition from normal speed to Slow Motion 
- Slide Zoom button to zoom in/out (iPhone 5+) 
- Support of 240FPS (iPhone 6/6+), 120 FPS (iPhone 5s+), 60 FPS (iPhone 5/5C, iPad mini), 30 FPS (other devices).
- Set Focus/Exposure point together or separately (double tap to reset) 
- Rendering in background - you can record next video even when the previous is being rendered 
- Saving video in Camera Roll 
- Torch

## Key features

- Real-time slow motion recording
- Adjustable frame rates (up to 240 FPS)
- Smooth speed transitions
- Slide zoom functionality
- Separate focus/exposure control
- Background rendering
- Save to Camera Roll

## What do users think of SlowCam?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎬 High-quality smooth slow-motion video recording
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 💾 Automatic saving to camera roll
- 🔄 Real-time slow-motion control while recording
- 📱 Works on older iPhone models (5, 5C, 4S)
- 🎯 Better video quality than stock camera app
- ⚡ Smooth transitions between real-time and slow-motion
- 🔍 Zoom functionality during recording
- 💰 Affordable price point ($1.99-$2.00)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ❌ Slow-motion feature doesn't work reliably
- ⏱️ Must hold button continuously for slow-motion
- 📹 Videos sometimes don't save to camera roll
- 🔊 No audio recorded in some videos
- 📱 Limited compatibility with front-facing cameras
- 🎥 Insufficient slow-motion effect intensity
- 📊 Confusing or missing instructions/tutorials
- 🔧 Focus and exposure lock features unreliable
- 📐 Video stretching/distortion on vertical recording

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after pressing record button
- Slow-motion not engaging when button is held
- Videos not appearing in camera roll after recording
- Audio not recording with video
- Progress bar too subtle/hard to see
- Slow-motion activating automatically without user input
- Focus and exposure lock not functioning
- Zoom in but cannot zoom out
- Video stretching when uploaded to Instagram
- App closes without saving recorded content
- Incompatibility with iPad mini and iPad devices
- Settings option for photo permissions not found

**Most requested features**

- Front-facing/selfie camera support
- Import and edit existing videos from camera roll
- Toggle button to lock slow-motion (avoid holding)
- Multiple speed settings for slow-motion
- Post-recording slow-motion editing capability
- Adjustable exposure and focus controls with visible widgets
- Fast-forward feature
- Higher frame rate options (120fps for iPhone 5/5C)
- Portrait mode support with rotating controls
- Color effects and filters
- In-app tutorial or user guide

## Recent user reviews (10 of 95)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowcam/id711410659/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Needs improvement

*2019-11-10, version 1.9*

It’s only $2 but it’s money. I was expecting to be able to control the exposure more.. add a scale/widget we can move around not only the green reticle you give us

### 2/5 — Can’t figure it out.

*2018-01-29*

It won’t switch to slow mo when I hold the button, when I go and watch it.

### 5/5 — SlowCam

*2017-01-07*

Really good slow motion without warping and it's smooth. Please add selfie camera compatibility

### 1/5 — App will not work, do not buy it.

*2016-12-08*

This app will not work at all. What a waste of time and money.

### 5/5 — Bravissimo

*2016-05-11, version 1.8*

Great app… If only this is been around 20 years ago---this generation is really lucky!

### 5/5 — So good

*2015-11-09*

Best slow motion app I have tried I really love it and your other products! Keep up the good work developers👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

### 5/5 — I am sooooooooooooo slowwww!

*2015-08-04, version 1.8*

Thhhhhiiiisssss apppp maaaaakkeessss meeee ggoooo rreeaaaally slow! I love to use this when I want things to go slow!CAUTION:
DONT USE THIS APP IF YOU WANT THINGS TO GO NOT SLOW, ITS CALLED SLOW CAM FOR A REASON NOT FAST CAM, IF YOU WANT THINGS TO GO FAST DONT GET THIS APP BUT IF YOU WANT IT TO GO SLOWER THAN NORMAL GET THIS APP TOTES WORTH IT GET IT BYE!

### 1/5 — LAME

*2015-07-25, version 1.8*

I SPENT MONEY ON THIS AND ITS A BLACK SCREEN!!!!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2015-06-15, version 1.8*

Unlike the built in slo-mo feature that comes with phone, you can actually slo-mo when you want without having to stop recording. Fantastic app!

### 1/5 — WORST APP EVER

*2015-06-12, version 1.8*

The slo mo DIDNT EVEN WORK! THE APP JUST TOOK UP MY SPACE AND MY MONEY!😡😭😭😫😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

## Frequently asked questions about SlowCam

### What does SlowCam do?

SlowCam allows you to record amazing slow motion videos in real time directly on your iOS device. You can capture footage at high frame rates, such as 60, 120, or even 240 FPS depending on your device's hardware, for incredibly smooth slow motion playback.

### How do I record in slow motion?

To record in slow motion, simply tap and hold the slow motion button during recording. You can also configure the app to start slow motion with a single tap via iOS settings. The app offers smooth transitions between normal and slow motion speeds.

### What devices are supported and what frame rates can I expect?

The app supports all devices running iOS 7 and above. Specific frame rates vary by device hardware: up to 240 FPS on iPhone 6/6+, 120 FPS on iPhone 5s+, 60 FPS on iPhone 5/5C and iPad mini, and 30 FPS on other devices. The app always utilizes the maximum available frame rate for your device.

### Can I zoom and control focus while recording?

Yes, you can use the slide zoom button to zoom in and out on iPhone 5 and later models. You can also set the focus and exposure points together or separately, with a double-tap to reset these settings.

### Is there a cost to use SlowCam?

Based on the provided information, SlowCam is a free application. It does not appear to have any in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you can use all its features without any cost.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2017-09-22

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

- iOS 11 compatibility

### 1.8 — 2014-11-03

- bug fixes

### 1.7 — 2014-10-09

- restored iOS 7 compatibility

Version 1.6:
- added control to change FPS (iPhone 5s+)
- added full support of iPhone 6/6+
- few other small corrections

### 1.6 — 2014-10-07

- added control to change FPS (iPhone 5s+)
- added full support of iPhone 6/6+
- few other small corrections

### 1.5 — 2014-09-24

- iOS 8 compatibility
- recorded videos are now geotagged

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