# Video Buffer Pre vs FormTime

The clearest difference is rating: FormTime at 5.0 against Video Buffer Pre's 4.5. FormTime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Video Buffer Pre's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. FormTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

FormTime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Buffer Pre has 44 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, FormTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Buffer Pre | FormTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-buffer-pre-recorder-4k/id1331747164/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formtime/id6469570822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michal bojanowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135528823) | [LAMBDO, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546914873) |

## 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 |


### FormTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formtime/id6469570822)

This app helps improve performance by allowing detailed review of video clips with customizable delays and slow-motion playback. Save your performance recordings directly to your device's camera roll for easy access and analysis.

**Highlights:** Customizable delay settings, Slow motion playback, Interval playback, Save videos to camera roll, Performance review tool

**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 FormTime free?

FormTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

FormTime is rated higher. Video Buffer Pre averages 4.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while FormTime averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Video Buffer Pre nor FormTime shows ads.

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

Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, and FormTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Video Buffer Pre was updated on September 23, 2026 and FormTime on June 7, 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.*