# Video Buffer Pre vs PauseCam

The clearest difference is rating: Video Buffer Pre at 4.5 against PauseCam's 3.9. Video Buffer Pre also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 25%) and ads (none vs shown). PauseCam's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and PauseCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Buffer Pre holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Buffer Pre has 46 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Video Buffer Pre's written reviews are positive against 25% of PauseCam's.

Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, PauseCam weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Buffer Pre | PauseCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-buffer-pre-recorder-4k/id1331747164/reviews)** | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pausecam-pause-video-recorder/id6463792713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michal bojanowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135528823) | [Prashant Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/538371977) |

## 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 |


### PauseCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pausecam-pause-video-recorder/id6463792713)

Record videos using both front and back cameras simultaneously. Pause and resume recordings with ease, and control audio on the fly. Offers zoom capabilities and a flip camera feature for dynamic content creation.

**Highlights:** Dual camera recording, Pause and resume functionality, Mute/unmute audio, 100% zoom, Flip camera, Stunning visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Buffer Pre free?

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

### Is PauseCam free?

PauseCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Buffer Pre or PauseCam?

Video Buffer Pre is rated higher. Video Buffer Pre averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while PauseCam averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Video Buffer Pre or PauseCam have ads?

PauseCam shows ads; Video Buffer Pre does not.

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

Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, and PauseCam weekly. Most recently, Video Buffer Pre was updated on October 24, 2026 and PauseCam 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.*