Comparison

Instamic Remote vs Video Guest Book

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Instamic Remote

This app allows you to remotely control one or multiple microphones, sync them with timecode, and monitor audio before recording. You can also record high-quality video or audio directly to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote control multiple microphones
  • Start and stop recording
  • Audio monitoring
  • Timecode syncing
  • Record video or audio directly
  • Adjust recording settings
Features
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Control your Instamic remotely to capture the sound you love! Instamic Remote transforms your iPhone or iPad into an audio-video powerhouse. Remote control one or multiple microphones, keep them synced with Timecode and monitor the audio before recording. You can even record video or audio only directly to your mobile device at 48kHz. KEY FEATURES - Remote control multiple Instamics at once (up to 10) - Start and stop recording - Set up the input gain while recording - VU meter to monitor audio input - Adjust Recording Settings - Turn off Instamic wirelessly - Rename each device - Audio monitoring (pre-recording) - Lock button - LEDs on and off - Save Monitoring Session - Timecode Syncing (Atomos AirGlu, Tentacle Sync E, or Internal Time of the Day) SETTINGS Input Mode: 32-bit Float Mono (Instamic Pro Plus), 24-bit Mono, 24-bit Dual-Mono (Instamic Basic, Pro Mono and Stereo), 24-bit Stereo, M/S (Instamic Pro Stereo). Input Level: Manual or Automatic Sample Rate: 48kHz or 96kHz Time Remaining Battery Level Firmware Version Rename your device Turn it off wirelessly Switch to Handsfree Profile Mode. Auto LEDs mode Sleep Mode Take numbering Saving Monitoring Session Format #happyrecording #wearestorytellers #wearecreators Michele and the Instamic Team

About

Video Guest Book

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Your celebration. Their words. Yours to keep. Turn your iPad into a personal video guest book for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, reunions and family gatherings. Invite the people you love to leave their stories, laughter and good wishes, then enjoy those messages long after the celebration. MAKE IT FEEL LIKE YOUR EVENT Choose a ready-made look or make it yours with names, welcome words, colours, fonts and a background photo. Personalise the prompts and thank-you screen, and see your guest view while you design. Optional gentle background motion brings a photo to life. A WARM WELCOME FOR EVERY GUEST Moving conversation starters help guests find their words. They tap Record a message, start the countdown, speak and finish. The app saves the message and returns to welcome the next guest. Guests do not need an account. GET READY WITH CONFIDENCE Follow Design, Test, Unlock and Go live. Repeat a five-second picture and sound test before your event, listen back and check the Photos copy. The built-in microphone works; optional stands, lights and microphones can suit your venue. Host controls use a PIN, with a guide to setting up iPad Guided Access. MAKE A CELEBRATION FILM Bring your saved event messages together into one film, with an opening and ending inspired by your chosen scene. Keep the original sound and individual videos, then save or share the finished film. KEEP YOUR MEMORIES CLOSE Event settings and original recordings stay on your device. Completed messages are copied to Photos with permission. Video Guest Book does not upload your videos to a developer-operated cloud service. Photos copies may sync through your own Apple or iCloud settings. Keep a separate backup of memories you want to keep. TRY YOUR SETUP BEFORE YOU BUY Download free, personalise your guest book and try the recording experience. Repeatable five-second setup tests do not use your demo messages. One Lifetime Unlock in-app purchase enables unlimited guest recordings and future events, subject to available device storage. There is no subscription. The app shows Apple's local price before purchase and includes Restore Purchases. Create separate celebrations, copy a favourite design and archive finished events. Come back to the voices that made the day yours.

Screenshots

Instamic Remote4 screens
Video Guest Book4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Instamic Remote at none against Video Guest Book's 2. Instamic Remote also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Video Guest Book's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Video Guest Book sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Instamic Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instamic Remote ships an update every 5 months, Video Guest Book every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Instamic Remote versus Video Guest Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstamic RemoteVideo Guest Book
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInstamic Inc.Angry Chimp Productions

In-app purchases

None

Instamic Remote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Video Guest Book

One-time2
  • Video Guest Book Lifetime Unlock$9.99
  • One Event Activation$9.99

Questions

Is Instamic Remote free?
Instamic Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Guest Book free?
Video Guest Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Instamic Remote or Video Guest Book have ads?
Neither Instamic Remote nor Video Guest Book shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instamic Remote or Video Guest Book?
Instamic Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Video Guest Book every 8 days. Most recently, Instamic Remote was updated on November 2, 2026 and Video Guest Book on November 6, 2026.

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