# Video Buffer Pre vs Backbeat Cam

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Buffer Pre | Backbeat Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-buffer-pre-recorder-4k/id1331747164/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **46** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michal bojanowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135528823) | [Masahiro Tamamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526418427) |

## 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 |


### Backbeat Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbeat-cam-time-shift/id6758905969)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backbeat Cam Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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