# Delayed Camera vs Video Buffer Pre

The clearest difference is rating: Video Buffer Pre at 4.5 against Delayed Camera's 4.0. Video Buffer Pre also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (45 vs 4). Delayed Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (80% vs 61%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Buffer Pre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Delayed Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Buffer Pre holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Buffer Pre has 45 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Delayed Camera's written reviews are positive against 61% of Video Buffer Pre's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Delayed Camera ships an update every 3 months, Video Buffer Pre every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Delayed Camera | Video Buffer Pre |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delayed-camera/id1114370543/reviews) | **[4.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-buffer-pre-recorder-4k/id1331747164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAKESHI FUJIKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/490334852) | [michal bojanowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135528823) |

## What reviewers say

### Delayed Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delayed-camera/id1114370543)

Capture photos with a delay, perfect for checking your form during sports or styling your hair. This application provides a camera preview after a set interval, allowing for hands-free shots.

**Highlights:** Delayed camera preview, Hands-free photo capture, Useful for sports form, Ideal for hair styling checks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Video Buffer Pre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-buffer-pre-recorder-4k/id1331747164)

Capture moments that have already happened with a pre-recording buffer. Save device storage and avoid tedious editing by recording only the highlights. Ideal for sports, events, or unexpected occurrences.

**Highlights:** Buffered video recording, Up to 100 seconds buffer time, DualCam Mode, 4K video quality, Apple Watch remote support, Slow-motion support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Delayed Camera free?

Delayed Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Buffer Pre free?

Video Buffer Pre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Delayed Camera or Video Buffer Pre?

Video Buffer Pre is rated higher. Delayed Camera averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Video Buffer Pre averages 4.5 from 45 ratings.

### Do Delayed Camera or Video Buffer Pre have ads?

Neither Delayed Camera nor Video Buffer Pre shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Delayed Camera or Video Buffer Pre?

Delayed Camera ships an update every 3 months, and Video Buffer Pre every 6 weeks. Most recently, Delayed Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Video Buffer Pre on October 13, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*