REC vs Pause Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
REC
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Control your REC-1 Full HD sports camera. ・Switch camera modes - movie, still image or time-lapse. ・View live video from the camera. ・Preview your images and movies. ・Save images and movies to your iPhone.
Pause Camera
This app allows you to record videos by pausing and resuming at any point, enabling you to stitch together multiple clips into a cohesive story. Its intuitive interface and editing tools help you refine footage and showcase creativity.
- Pause and resume recording
- Stitch multiple clips together
- Intuitive editing interface
- Merge individual clips
- Enhance storytelling
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Welcome to Pause Camera, where the art of storytelling meets seamless video creation on your iPhone. Effortlessly record, pause, and edit your videos with precision, offering you a dynamic way to capture life's unforgettable moments. The intuitive interface ensures a smooth editing experience, allowing you to refine your footage with ease and showcase your creativity. Pause Camera redefines your approach to video creation. With the power to pause and resume recording at your discretion, you can effortlessly stitch together multiple clips, each a chapter in your visual story. The app provides a range of tools to enhance your storytelling, enabling you to merge individual clips into a cohesive, visually stunning narrative. Step into the director's seat and craft cinematic masterpieces with just a few taps. Experience the joy of true creative freedom as you embark on a journey of video creation with Pause Camera. From documenting special occasions to sharing your adventures, each moment becomes a canvas for your unique vision. Download now and immerse yourself in the world of Pause Camera, where every pause becomes an opportunity to tell a compelling story. Elevate your video creation with us – storytelling, reimagined.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: REC at none against Pause Camera's 1. REC also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Pause Camera's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 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
Both are free to download. Pause Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. REC asks for nothing beyond the download.
REC ships an update every 2 months, Pause Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | REC | Pause Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (198 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 198 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cerevo Inc. | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. |
Bugs and requests
REC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Pause Camera
Reported bugs
24 issues- Cannot save creation without paying
- Must pay ransom to get footage
- Cannot download clips
- Cannot trim clips
- No video rotation option
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- Screen keeps going off even when recording
- Features listed in description are nonexistent
- Videos disappeared
- Only export once
- App had issues accepting money
- Deleted all videos
- App randomly closed and work was gone
- Cannot export without premium
- Cannot screen record
- Lost all film when app closed
- No controls like zoom
- Records in reverse image
- Made to pay after one video
- Preview button didn't work
- No way to access video again after reopening
- Cannot export without premium
- Sound quality terrible, garbled, loud, echoing, then low
- Mirrored video not by choice
- Cannot flip camera during recording
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to switch camera during recording pause
- Automatic project saving
- Automatic save to camera roll after done
In-app purchases
REC
No in-app purchases
Pause Camera
- Pause Camera Premium$1.99
