Video Buffer Pre vs BufferIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Video Buffer Pre
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.
- Buffered video recording
- Up to 100 seconds buffer time
- DualCam Mode
- 4K video quality
- Apple Watch remote support
- Slow-motion support
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Record the action that happened before the shutter! Save your device storage and skip the tedious post-game editing! Never miss a moment again! Yes, it really records in 4K: up to 4K at 120 fps on recent iPhones (e.g. iPhone 17) and 4K at 60 fps on older models (e.g. iPhone 12), with your Apple Watch as a remote. We're all used to pressing the record button and capturing life as it happens. But what if you could record things that already happened, pressing the button to catch the last few seconds? That's what makes Video Buffer so unique — you set the buffer time and hit the record when something interesting happens. You haven't missed a thing and saved your time and device storage! Video Buffer can be vital in all kinds of ways: Sports coaches and parents can use the app to record in-game highlight moments as they happen. Physical Education teachers could use buffered video footage to analyze performance and settle disputes between players. Sports officials and referees can review their decisions using a Buffer Camera as a video assistant. Drivers can use Video Buffer as a Dashcam, recording unexpected events on the road without overloading device memory storage. Skateboarders can capture only good lands and save time scrolling through many similar frames on the camera roll. Parents can catch their kids playing, making it easy to record that funny interaction that might otherwise be lost. Nature lovers can save time and storage while filming astonishing lightning flashes or waiting for the animal to appear or strike a funny pose. Video Buffer features include: - buffered video recording that ensures you'll never miss a moment - long buffer time, up to 100 seconds - 3 recording buttons, each with adjustable buffer time - DualCam Mode - record front and back camera footage simultaneously - option to capture only the buffer - the recording will end & save automatically - 4K video quality: up to 4K 120 fps on recent iPhones, 4K 60 fps on older models such as iPhone 12 - custom video resolution and FPS (30-240) - portrait or landscape orientation - saving to iCloud or device folders with a custom prefix for the filenames - Apple Watch support — a remote on your wrist to make it easier than ever to hit that record button - Slow-motion support - gives sports and fitness trainers the best look at swing, ball movement, or technique. Note: Works only with some back cameras - set 240 FPS in Settings. If you've ever missed something because you couldn't hit a record in time, Video Buffer is the answer! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
BufferIt
Easily capture and save important moments from videos without lengthy recordings. This tool allows you to record full sessions, tag key events as they happen, and quickly access or share your highlights.
- Instant clip capture
- Full game recording
- Tag key moments
- Organize clips in folders
- Download and share clips
- Orientation lock for recording
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BufferIt – Smart Video Clipping Made Simple BufferIt helps you capture key moments without recording hours of footage. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just want to save highlights from a game or event, BufferIt makes it easy. New: Record Full Games + Clip Key Moments You can now record the entire game and tag moments as they happen. Afterwards, watch the full video or skip straight to your saved clips. Key Features: - Instant Clip Capture: Save only the moments that matter. - Full Game Recording: Record full sessions with tag-based navigation. - Tagging: Label key moments for easy access later. - Organise: Store clips in folders, with colour labels for quick sorting. - Download & Share: Export single clips or combine them into one video. - Easy to Use: A clean interface built for performance and simplicity. - Orientation Lock: Recording locks your screen to avoid interruptions. Stop wasting time scrubbing through footage. BufferIt keeps things simple, focused, and ready to go when you are. Terms of Use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BufferIt at 100% against Video Buffer Pre's 61%. BufferIt also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). Video Buffer Pre's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Video Buffer Pre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and BufferIt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BufferIt 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 1, 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 100% of BufferIt's.
Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, BufferIt every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video Buffer Pre | BufferIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (44 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | michal bojanowicz | Brent Sproule |
Customer experience
Video Buffer Pre
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In-app purchases
Video Buffer Pre
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Yearly$29.991 Year
BufferIt
- BufferIt Premium$1.991 Month
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