Comparison

Video Buffer Pre vs PreRecCam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Buffered video recording
  • Up to 100 seconds buffer time
  • DualCam Mode
  • 4K video quality
  • Apple Watch remote support
  • Slow-motion support
Features
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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

About

PreRecCam

Capture fleeting moments with advanced pre-recording features. Control your camera using voice or buttons, even offline. Optimize recording with power-saving modes, anti-shake, and customizable resolution and frame rates.

Highlights
  • Offline voice and button control
  • Customizable pre-recording duration
  • Power-saving mode
  • Multiple anti-shake levels
  • Lens selection and zoom
  • Up to 4K resolution and 240fps
  • Continuous auto pre-recording
Features
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Offline Voice, Volume & Bluetooth Button Control (custom voice commands/ works offline/flight mode) Custom Pre-Recording Duration (5-120s, multiple levels) Power-saving Mode, clear recording status (40% battery saved, tested) Anti-Shake Levels (Auto/Standard/Smooth/Enhanced) Lens Selection (Front/Rear Multi-Camera/Ultra-Wide/Wide/Telephoto) Resolution (Up to 4K) Frame Rate (auto frame rate, up to 240fps) 16:9/4:3 Aspect Ratios (4:3 adds 30% screen area) HDR & Cross-Lens Zoom (0.5-40x, device-dependent) Supports exposure parameter control Recording Beep Toggle Support hidden UI Auto Continuous Pre-Recording (starts next immediately; app foreground required for saving — never miss fishing action) Support custom forced-save for low-battery threshold Supports listening to music while recording Supports automatic fill light for night fishing No-Skunk Mode Supports fishing weather lookup

Screenshots

Video Buffer Pre4 screens
PreRecCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Video Buffer Pre at Free against PreRecCam's $7.99. Video Buffer Pre also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). PreRecCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (95% vs 61%). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Video Buffer Pre is free to download; PreRecCam costs $7.99 up front. Video Buffer Pre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PreRecCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PreRecCam 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 46 ratings behind it against 2, 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 95% of PreRecCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, PreRecCam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Video Buffer Pre versus PreRecCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Buffer PrePreRecCam
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.5 (46 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews94.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermichal bojanowicz崇桂 陈

Customer experience

Video Buffer Pre

All ratings45 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative25.0%

PreRecCam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Buffer Pre

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
None

PreRecCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Buffer Pre free?
Video Buffer Pre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PreRecCam free?
PreRecCam costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Video Buffer Pre or PreRecCam?
PreRecCam is rated higher. Video Buffer Pre averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while PreRecCam averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Video Buffer Pre or PreRecCam have ads?
Neither Video Buffer Pre nor PreRecCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Buffer Pre or PreRecCam?
Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, and PreRecCam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Buffer Pre was updated on October 24, 2026 and PreRecCam on October 25, 2026.

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