# Video Buffer Pre vs BufferIt

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Buffer Pre | BufferIt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-buffer-pre-recorder-4k/id1331747164/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bufferit-video-buffer-clips/id6476024157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michal bojanowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135528823) | [Brent Sproule](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725608994) |

## 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 |


### BufferIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bufferit-video-buffer-clips/id6476024157)

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.

**Highlights:** Instant clip capture, Full game recording, Tag key moments, Organize clips in folders, Download and share clips, Orientation lock for recording

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BufferIt Premium | $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 BufferIt free?

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

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

BufferIt is rated higher. Video Buffer Pre averages 4.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while BufferIt averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Video Buffer Pre nor BufferIt shows ads.

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

Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, and BufferIt every 8 days. Most recently, Video Buffer Pre was updated on September 23, 2026 and BufferIt on August 27, 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.*