# Back Loop vs Video Recorder Pro

The clearest difference is price: Video Recorder Pro at Free against Back Loop's $1.99. Video Recorder Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 31 months). Back Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown).

Video Recorder Pro is free to download; Back Loop costs $1.99 up front. Video Recorder Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Back Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Recorder Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Recorder Pro has 304 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Back Loop ships an update every 31 months, Video Recorder Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Back Loop | Video Recorder Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-loop/id1314652228/reviews) | **[4.5 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-recorder-pro/id1551273776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **304** |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 58 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181) | [Jaypalsinh Jadeja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462749903) |

## What reviewers say

### Back Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-loop/id1314652228)

Easily create boomerang-style video loops with adjustable speeds and precise loop selection. You can also reverse entire videos for unique effects. Save and share your creations directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Create boomerang video loops, Adjust loop speed, Reverse entire videos, Accurate loop selection, Automatic pitch adjustment, Save and share videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Video Recorder Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-recorder-pro/id1551273776)

This app provides professional-grade manual controls for mobile video recording, allowing users to fine-tune settings like exposure, ISO, and focus. Easily share your creations via iTunes, AirDrop, or other supported apps.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure control, Adjustable shutter speed and ISO, Manual focus and zoom, Customizable frame rate and resolution, Easy video sharing, On-screen point lock/unlock, Multiple recording quality options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| True Value | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back Loop free?

Back Loop costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Recorder Pro free?

Video Recorder Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Back Loop or Video Recorder Pro?

Video Recorder Pro is rated higher. Back Loop averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Video Recorder Pro averages 4.5 from 304 ratings.

### Do Back Loop or Video Recorder Pro have ads?

Video Recorder Pro shows ads; Back Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Back Loop or Video Recorder Pro?

Back Loop ships an update every 31 months, and Video Recorder Pro weekly. Most recently, Back Loop was updated on November 4, 2026 and Video Recorder Pro on November 3, 2026.

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