# Video Buffer Pre vs Run That Back

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Buffer Pre | Run That Back |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/run-that-back/id6748415142/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 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michal bojanowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135528823) | [Spencer William Coffin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825694019) |

## 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 |


### Run That Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-that-back/id6748415142)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*