Comparison

Video Buffer Pre vs Run That Back

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

Run That Back

This app automatically records video, capturing only the most important moments and intelligently managing storage. It offers flexible recording durations, dual camera support, and easy export options for seamless sharing and backup.

Highlights
  • Automatic dashcam mode
  • Flexible recording durations
  • Dual camera support
  • Intelligent storage management
  • Highlights system
  • Export to Photos
Features
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KEY FEATURES: • AUTOMATIC DASHCAM MODE Set it and forget it! Continuous recording that automatically deletes unneeded clips so you only capture the highlights. Perfect for capturing unexpected moments or having footage to review the play! • FLEXIBLE RECORDING DURATIONS Choose from 1, 3, 5, 10, or 15-minute clip durations to match your specific needs. • DUAL CAMERA SUPPORT Switch between front and back cameras seamlessly. Ultra-wide back camera for maximum field of view, with fallback to wide camera. • FLASH CONTROL Built-in flash toggle for back camera to ensure optimal lighting in any conditions. • INTELLIGENT STORAGE MANAGEMENT Automatic cleanup keeps your device storage optimized by managing video retention. • HIGHLIGHTS SYSTEM Mark important clips as "Highlights" to preserve them permanently. Never lose a crucial moment again. • VIDEO THUMBNAILS Quick visual preview of all your recordings for easy identification and management. • MULTI-SELECT & BULK ACTIONS Efficiently manage multiple videos with selection mode for bulk operations. • EXPORT TO PHOTOS One-tap export to your Photos library for easy sharing and backup. • CUSTOM NAMING Rename your videos for better organization and quick identification. • LANDSCAPE & PORTRAIT SUPPORT Record in any orientation with proper video orientation handling. • SLEEP PREVENTION Keeps your device awake during recording to ensure uninterrupted capture. • APPLE SIGN IN Secure authentication with Apple's privacy-focused sign-in system. PERFECT FOR: • Athletes and coaches capturing training sessions • Drivers documenting road trips and commutes • Content creators recording spontaneous moments • Anyone who needs reliable, hands-free video recording WHY CHOOSE RUN THAT BACK? AUTOMATIC: Set up once and let it work automatically INTELLIGENT: Smart storage management and clip organization RELIABLE: Consistent performance with background recording support PRIVATE: Your data stays on your device with Apple Sign In security FLEXIBLE: Multiple recording modes and customization options Download Run That Back today and never miss another important moment. Your personal performance capture companion awaits. --- Privacy & Permissions: • Camera access for video recording • Microphone access for audio recording • Photos access for video export • All data stored locally on your de

Screenshots

Video Buffer Pre4 screens
Run That Back2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Run That Back at 5.0 against Video Buffer Pre's 4.5. Run That Back 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 1). On price, update cadence and 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

Both are free to download. Video Buffer Pre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Run That Back asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Run That Back 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, Run That Back every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Video Buffer Pre versus Run That Back: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Buffer PreRun That Back
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (44 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermichal bojanowiczSpencer William Coffin

Customer experience

Video Buffer Pre

All ratings44 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative25.0%

Run That Back

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Buffer Pre

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

Run That Back

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Buffer Pre free?
Video Buffer Pre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run That Back free?
Run That Back is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Video Buffer Pre or Run That Back?
Run That Back is rated higher. Video Buffer Pre averages 4.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Run That Back averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Video Buffer Pre or Run That Back have ads?
Neither Video Buffer Pre nor Run That Back shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Buffer Pre or Run That Back?
Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, and Run That Back every 2 months. Most recently, Video Buffer Pre was updated on September 23, 2026 and Run That Back on September 25, 2026.

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