Video Buffer Pre vs PreRoll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Buffered video recording
- Up to 100 seconds buffer time
- DualCam Mode
- 4K video quality
- Apple Watch remote support
- Slow-motion support
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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
PreRoll
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PreRoll is a countdown camera app that captures automatically — so you're always in the shot. Set a timer, tap Start, and PreRoll opens the camera with a full-screen countdown overlay. When it hits zero, it takes the photo or begins recording the video. No shutter lag, no rushing back to the camera, no wasted footage of you just getting ready. HOW IT WORKS - Photo mode: one shot is taken at the end of the countdown and saved to your gallery - Video mode: recording starts automatically at zero — you tap Stop when done, then the clip saves COUNTDOWN OPTIONS - Presets: 5s, 10s, 15s, 30s, 60s - Custom timer: set anything from 1 to 120 seconds CAPTURE FEATURES - Full-screen camera preview with countdown overlay - Per-second haptic ticks so you feel every second (can be disabled) - Rear LED pulses during countdown as a visual cue - Solid torch mode for rear video — light stays on while recording - Photo flash: Off, Auto, or On - Front and rear camera support - Screen stays awake during capture - Countdown cancels automatically if you leave the app SIMPLE AND FOCUSED PreRoll does one thing well. No subscriptions, no clutter — just a smarter way to capture yourself on camera.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PreRoll at none against Video Buffer Pre's 3. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Video Buffer Pre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PreRoll asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Video Buffer Pre | PreRoll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | michal bojanowicz | Jeanne-Michael Du Plessis |
In-app purchases
Video Buffer Pre
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Yearly$29.991 Year
PreRoll
No in-app purchases
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