# Videou - Play music and record — Play music while recording

> Record videos while music plays from any streaming service. (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Jackson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videou-play-music-and-record/id1639494585 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639494677)
- Category: Photo & Video, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.69/5 from 146 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-09-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videou-play-music-and-record/id1639494585/reviews.md

## What is Videou?

Have you ever wished to keep your music playing while recording a video? 

Hi there! Not too long ago, I grew tired of expensive subscriptions in a small market of recording apps that either had overly complicated features or lacked options altogether. So I turned a solution for me into a product for you.

Videou really is the ultimate video recording app designed for the gym-goer, musician or dancer that combines essential functionality with exclusive features that you won't find anywhere else.

Now on iOS 17+ you also have the choice to use a new recording mode "Shazam mode". This starts the video recording when the timestamp of a saved song is reached during playback. This is powered by Shazam and also works through wireless headphones. Flick through the slides to see how it works :) 

Features
- Continuously plays music from any streaming service while recording, whether you're connected via Bluetooth or not
- Flexible video storage options, allowing you to choose any location and easily access the most recent video in that album
- Supports your device's maximum resolution on both the front and back cameras for high-quality recordings
- Ability to control video recording with your Bluetooth headset's media buttons, enabling you to start or stop recording effortlessly
- Selectable fall-over detection with an on-screen and Bluetooth (if connected) audible alert, notifying you if your camera has been moved
- Fully functional even without a Bluetooth connection
- Option to select a countdown timer to aid in creating shorter videos, with the ability to customize timer intervals
- Choice to use automatic re-arming, allowing you to start recording again without returning to your phone

Main image credited at https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-sitting-on-flat-bench-3490348/
"Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" credited at https://music.apple.com/au/album/lady-hear-me-tonight/692624255?i=692624266

## Key features

- Play music from any streaming service during recording
- Shazam mode to start recording at a song's timestamp
- Flexible video storage options
- Control recording with Bluetooth headset buttons
- Fall-over detection with audible alerts
- Countdown timer with customizable intervals
- Automatic re-arming for continuous recording

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videou-play-music-and-record/id1639494585/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ✨🤩UNBeLieVaBLY aWeSoMe😌✨

*2026-05-13, version 2.0.3*

✨🤩THiS aPP iS ReMaRKaBLY MoRe WoNDeRFUL THaN i HaD eVeR aNTiCiPaTeD🤩😌✨

### 5/5 — 10/10 on the app

*2025-06-20, version 2.0.3*

I needed a app that recorded and played music at one time so I got this app it worked! I love it I use it to do the viral dancing videos. ITS AMAZING

### 1/5 — Not saving my recording

*2025-02-14, version 2.0.3*

It’s not recording my video

### 2/5 — Was working good but got so many videos not saved…..-..

*2024-11-14*

Says it’s recording and doesn’t save it

### 3/5 — Used to work

*2024-10-23, version 2.0.1*

Worked great for first couple recordings but no it seems the longer videos don’t save to my camera roll

### 5/5 — Exactly what you want.

*2024-06-22, version 2.0.1*

Free, no hidden subscriptions, does exactly what you’d want it to.

### 3/5 — Doesn’t work but used to

*2023-12-03, version 1.0.9*

I really love this app but when i downloaded it again it never let me go in the app..

### 5/5 — Really good!

*2023-11-24*

No subscription, I don’t have to pay, and I’m able to go hard in the gym and film it. Very happy, love the settings options as well.

**Developer response:** Hi Mika, thank you so much for your review! I'm glad to hear that you're using it in the gym. If you have any ideas for new features / tweaks or discover any issues, please feel free to email me at secondshotdeveloper@icloud.com :)

### 5/5 — Great app

*2023-11-21, version 1.0.9*

Only app that records video in wide mode while being able to play music so I can use my phone as a dash cam and still able to listen to my music

### 5/5 — 💖💖💗💖💖💗💖💗💖💖💖💖💖💗

*2023-09-18, version 1.0.7*

Thank you so much oh my goodness to this app. I have been needing this and looking for this. It’s so underrated and the world needs this 😃😃😃😃😃 TY

## Frequently asked questions about Videou

### What does Videou do?

Videou allows you to record videos while simultaneously playing music from any streaming service. It offers features like starting recordings at specific song timestamps using Shazam integration and provides flexible storage options.

### What are the key features of Videou?

Key features include continuous music playback during recording, a 'Shazam mode' to start recording at a song's timestamp, flexible video storage, Bluetooth headset control, fall-over detection, and a customizable countdown timer.

### How much does Videou cost?

Based on the provided information, Videou is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscriptions, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Videou compatible with?

Videou is available for iOS devices running iOS 17 or later. It supports high-quality recordings using both front and back cameras at the device's maximum resolution.

### Who would benefit from using Videou?

Videou is designed for gym-goers, musicians, dancers, and content creators who want to integrate music seamlessly into their video recordings. It simplifies the process of capturing performances or workout sessions with background audio.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.3 — 2025-02-03

- Videou now works without requiring 'Full Access' to your photo library. You can now choose 'Limited Access' under the 'Photos' permission setting.
- Stability improvements and small tweaks

### 2.0.2 — 2024-11-14

- UI tweaks
- Stability improvements
- Upgraded to iOS 17.5 SDK

### 2.0.1 — 2024-05-27

Recap
  - Added in the Shazam recording mode (only on iOS 17+)
     - The video recording starts when the timestamp of a saved song is reached during playback. Flick through the slides to see how it works :)
Changes 
  - Shazam start mode also now works with Bluetooth headphones stop mode
  - More bug fixes and stability improvements

Ps. The Shazam feature took like 100 hours to get just right... Check it out :)

### 2.0.0 — 2024-05-15

You waited and waited... But now a world's first is right here!

- Changes
  - Added in the Shazam recording mode (only on iOS 17+)
     - The video recording starts when the timestamp of a saved song is reached during playback. Flick through the slides to see how it works :)
  - Added in the Audio Alert Feedback sensitivity setting
  - A few UI updates as well as clearer help page
  - Bug fixes and stability improvements

Ps. The Shazam feature took like 100 hours to get just right... Try it out :)

### 1.0.95 — 2023-12-25

- Updated to iOS 17.2 SDK
- Fixed a bug with iPad crashing on some alerts.
- Fixed a bug where a device's missing / broken microphone caused crashing.
- Fixed bugs with voice alerts (TTS) causing crashes. These crashes only appeared on iOS 17.x.x.
- Removed the update screen just for this version.

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