# Video Buffer Pre vs Only Highlights Camera

The clearest difference is price: Video Buffer Pre at Free against Only Highlights Camera's $0.99. Only Highlights Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (95% vs 61%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Video Buffer Pre is free to download; Only Highlights Camera costs $0.99 up front. Video Buffer Pre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Only Highlights Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Only Highlights Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Video Buffer Pre's written reviews are positive against 95% of Only Highlights Camera's.

Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, Only Highlights Camera every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Buffer Pre | Only Highlights Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-buffer-pre-recorder-4k/id1331747164/reviews) | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-highlights-camera/id1410590060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 27 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michal bojanowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135528823) | [Jace Mclaws](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583053300) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Only Highlights Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-highlights-camera/id1410590060)

This app continuously records video in the background, allowing you to save a chosen segment after a highlight occurs. Never miss a precious moment due to storage or editing time. Capture sports, milestones, and more with ease.

**Highlights:** Continuous background recording, Retroactive highlight saving, Adjustable save duration, Automatic re-recording, Camera roll organization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Buffer Pre free?

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

### Is Only Highlights Camera free?

Only Highlights Camera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Only Highlights Camera is rated higher. Video Buffer Pre averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Only Highlights Camera averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do Video Buffer Pre or Only Highlights Camera have ads?

Neither Video Buffer Pre nor Only Highlights Camera shows ads.

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

Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, and Only Highlights Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Video Buffer Pre was updated on October 24, 2026 and Only Highlights Camera on October 24, 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.*