# Video Pre-Recorder — Record before pressing!

> Continuously records video before the record button is pressed. (iPhone/iPad app by Olaf Neumann.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-pre-recorder/id6450628773 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Olaf Neumann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551697627)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2023-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-pre-recorder/id6450628773/reviews.md

## What is Video Pre?

With Pre-Recorder, you have all the important moments on video!

The app already records before you decided to do so. This takes no storage on your iPhone until you press the record button. This saves the pre-recorded video and continues to record as usual. This opens awesome possibilities:

-	Animal observations (Wait until the whale breaches …)
-	Sports events (Just point the camera into the direction while following the game. When a great scene happens, a klick is enough to save it forever)
-	Weather phenomena (The thunderstorm is really rolling? You have it on video after the flash!)
-	Stunts and Challenges (Your bottleflip needs 100 tries? No worries: let the app run and hit the button once you mastered the task)

The best: you only record the scenes that you really want to have – without any post-editing and ready to share immediately on social media. No one is faster!

Portrait or landscape format? It doesn't matter, the app adjusts to the current orientation of the device. Once the recording is started, there is no further switching between the orientations.

The in-app purchase unlocks the full functionality of the app:
- Up to 10 seconds of film before pressing the shutter button
- Record in HD quality (1080p)
- No watermark in the recorded video

Need more features? Or other feedback?
We can be reached via Github: https://github.com/noxone/videoprerecorder-web/issues

## Key features

- Records before button press
- Saves pre-recorded footage
- No storage until saved
- HD quality recording (in-app purchase)
- No watermark (in-app purchase)
- Supports portrait and landscape

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Pack | $8.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-pre-recorder/id6450628773/reviews.md

### 1/5 — funktioniert nur ein paar mal

*2026-03-22, version 1.4.2*

die App Pre-Recorder für iphone habe ich gekauft, aber nach ein paar Aufnahmen kann ich keine weiteren mehr machen. Das iphone ist offline, weil ich im Dschungel bin. Nur nach Löschen und Neu-Installieren geht es wieder, und erneut nur ein paarmal . Wenn das Problem gelöst wird, gebe ich 5 Sterne.

### 3/5 — App trả phí

*2026-01-30, version 1.4.2*

App lỏ mà bắt đóng tiền mới cho xài

### 4/5 — Good enough but can be improved

*2025-12-15, version 1.4.1*

There were some issues
- No sound when pressing record button, which I think should be added
- There were a lot of static noise compared to the video recorded normally
- Video was not recorded on 60fps even though I paid for the pro version

### 3/5 — Failed to save

*2025-07-13, version 1.4.1*

Appear “failed to save to gallery” if app is on for more than 30 minutes.

### 5/5 — good

*2025-06-10, version 1.4*

very2 good

### 5/5 — Nice app i have tried

*2025-04-23, version 1.4*

hello team please please make this application record the time before the incident longer than 10 seconds? i ll support ur app! thank you

### 5/5 — Works as intended

*2025-01-20, version 1.4*

This is exactly what I was looking for. I’ve used it for a while and overall works as expected for my needs, which is recording baseball and soccer games.  I never miss a moment now!

### 5/5 — Works exactly as intended

*2024-12-24*

You only get SD and +3 seconds with the free version which is still completely fine. However I found my self wanting to pre record more than that. So I purchased the paid version for $7.99 and you get full HD and + 10 seconds which is exactly what I wanted.

### 5/5 — Longer Buffer Video，plz

*2024-11-27, version 1.3.2*

10s no enough to catch my fishing moments

### 5/5 — Super App

*2024-04-19, version 1.3.2*

Genau was ich gebraucht habe

## Frequently asked questions about Video Pre

### Does Video Pre-Recorder have ads?

No, Video Pre-Recorder does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced features.

### What is the rating for Video Pre-Recorder?

Video Pre-Recorder has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars based on 3 user reviews. This indicates a high level of user satisfaction with the app's performance and features.

### How much does Video Pre-Recorder cost?

Video Pre-Recorder is free to download and use. Additional features, such as longer pre-recording times and HD quality, are available through an in-app purchase.

### What devices does Video Pre-Recorder support?

Video Pre-Recorder is compatible with Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad devices. This allows for versatile use across different Apple ecosystems.

### What is the age rating for Video Pre-Recorder?

Video Pre-Recorder has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages and does not contain content inappropriate for young children.

### When was Video Pre-Recorder last updated?

The latest version of Video Pre-Recorder, 1.4.2, was last updated on December 17, 2025. This suggests the app is actively maintained and improved by the developer.

### What are the benefits of the in-app purchase for Video Pre-Recorder?

The in-app purchase for Video Pre-Recorder unlocks up to 10 seconds of pre-recording, allows recording in HD quality (1080p), and removes watermarks from your videos.

### How does Video Pre-Recorder help capture spontaneous moments?

Video Pre-Recorder continuously records in the background, so when you press the record button, it saves footage from the moments leading up to it. This is perfect for capturing unexpected events like animal sightings or sports highlights.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2026-05-20

Fixed a bug that could cause a recording to start automatically when the app launched.
Updated internal libraries and texts.
Several minor fixes.

### 1.4.2 — 2025-12-17

File names of the created videos are now generated by date, making them easier to sort.

### 1.4.1 — 2025-06-30

We fixed a bug that started unwanted recordings right after opening the app.

### 1.4 — 2024-12-23

Support for Apple Watch! Place your iPhone somewhere and press the trigger via Apple Watch.

### 1.3.2 — 2024-03-26

Minor bug fixes.

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All apps by Olaf Neumann: https://appshunter.io/developer/1551697627

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