Comparison

Video Buffer Pre vs Backbeat Cam

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

Backbeat Cam

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Backbeat Cam is a time-shift camera app that plays back your video with a delay of a few seconds in real time. Perfect for checking your form during dance, sports, or music practice. Set it on a tripod and review yourself instantly — no one else needed. 【Features】 ・Delay video playback from 5 to 120 seconds in real time ・Save clips with one tap (includes audio) ・Play, share, and manage saved clips 【Free】 ・Delay up to 15 seconds ・Rear camera only ・Save up to 3 clips 【Pro】One-time purchase, no subscription ・Delay up to 120 seconds ・Front camera support ・Unlimited saves ・No ads, no watermark■ English Support The app is now fully localized in English. ■ Pro Upgrade (one-time purchase) ・Delay up to 120 seconds ・Front camera support ・Unlimited clip saves ・No ads or watermark ■ Other Improvements ・Stability improvements and bug fixes

Screenshots

Video Buffer Pre4 screens
Backbeat Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Video Buffer Pre at none against Backbeat Cam's shown. Backbeat Cam's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and Backbeat Cam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, Backbeat Cam every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Video Buffer Pre versus Backbeat Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Buffer PreBackbeat Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermichal bojanowiczMasahiro Tamamura

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Buffer Pre

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Backbeat Cam

One-time1
  • Backbeat Cam Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Video Buffer Pre free?
Video Buffer Pre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backbeat Cam free?
Backbeat Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Buffer Pre or Backbeat Cam have ads?
Backbeat Cam shows ads; Video Buffer Pre does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Buffer Pre or Backbeat Cam?
Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, and Backbeat Cam every 4 days. Most recently, Video Buffer Pre was updated on October 24, 2026 and Backbeat Cam on October 17, 2026.

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