Comparison

Video Buffer Pre vs Blinkback

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

Blinkback

Features
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Kids don't warn you before their first steps. Dogs don't announce the zoomies. And nobody lands the trick while you're still opening the camera. Blinkback fixes that. While the camera is open it keeps a rolling buffer of the last several seconds. When something great happens, tap record — or just say "Blink it" — and your clip starts in the PAST, before you pressed the button, then keeps recording until you stop. One smooth video, saved straight to your Photos. It's the replay-buffer trick that broadcast sports and streamers use, finally in a camera anyone can use. CATCH THE MOMENT THAT ALREADY HAPPENED • Reach up to 60 seconds into the past • One tap saves everything from before you pressed record • No stitching, no glitch — just one clean clip HANDS-FREE SAVING • Say "Blink it!" and the clip saves itself • "Blink stop" (or the record button) ends a recording • Works with "Hey Siri, Blink it" too MADE FOR REAL MOMENTS • Pinch to zoom up to 10x — even while recording • Slow-mo: 120 frames per second, played back slower to study the moment • Up to 4K quality with clear sound • Auto orientation — clips always play the right way up REVIEW AND SHARE • Built-in gallery with full-screen playback • Draw over any frame with the telestrator pen — great for coaching • Save an annotated frame, or share a clip anywhere PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no cloud, no tracking • Everything is captured and saved on your device • Voice detection runs entirely on your phone Try it free, then subscribe to keep saving without limits. Perfect for parents, coaches, skaters, pet owners — anyone whose best moments show up without warning. SUBSCRIPTION AND PURCHASE DETAILS Blinkback Unlimited unlocks unlimited clips and every feature: • Unlimited Yearly — $34.99 USD per year, starting with a free 7-day trial • Unlimited Monthly — $5.99 USD per month, starting with a free 7-day trial • Blinkback Lifetime — $119.99 USD one-time purchase (not a subscription) The free trial is available to customers who haven't used it before, and the app shows the trial length and the price that follows before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. An auto-renewable subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://bi9dadi-cmd.github.io/blinkback-site/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Buffer Pre4 screens
Blinkback4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blinkback at every 2 weeks against Video Buffer Pre's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Blinkback sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, Blinkback every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Video Buffer Pre versus Blinkback: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Buffer PreBlinkback
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermichal bojanowiczDABBY TANGOG LEE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Buffer Pre

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

Blinkback

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$79.99

Questions

Is Video Buffer Pre free?
Video Buffer Pre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blinkback free?
Blinkback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Buffer Pre or Blinkback have ads?
Neither Video Buffer Pre nor Blinkback shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Buffer Pre or Blinkback?
Video Buffer Pre ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blinkback every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Buffer Pre was updated on October 24, 2026 and Blinkback on October 13, 2026.

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