Comparison

Video Buffer Pre vs SpeechBeat

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

SpeechBeat

Features
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Go from idea to recorded video in one perfect take. SpeechBeat is the ultimate on-device teleprompter and scriptwriting studio for iPhone creators. SpeechBeat combines everything into one frictionless, private workflow so you can focus on what matters: delivering a great on-camera performance. Just dictate your thoughts, let on-device Apple Intelligence format them into readable "beats," and hit record. 1. SCRIPT CAPTURE Capture your ideas at the speed of thought. • On-Device Dictation: Speak your ideas aloud and let our lightning-fast, offline speech-to-text capture every word. • Write or Paste: Type out your script or paste it from anywhere. • Pacing Metrics: Live word counts and estimated speaking times ensure your video hits the perfect length before you even turn on the camera. 2. SMART SPEECH BEATS Turn thoughts into a polished, production-ready script. • Powered by Apple Intelligence: SpeechBeat uses Apple's latest on-device Foundation Models to clean up grammar, remove filler words, and format your text into short, easy-to-read teleprompter chunks ("beats") while keeping your authentic voice. • Fully Editable: Reorder, rewrite, add, or delete beats to perfect your flow. • Universal Support: Devices without Apple Intelligence can seamlessly use our standard raw text formatting. 3. PRO TELEPROMPTER & CAMERA Record native, high-quality video without looking like you're reading. • Perfect Eyeline: The glassy teleprompter overlay sits right near the camera lens, ensuring you maintain natural eye contact with your audience. • Smooth Scroll: Customize your reading speed with a smooth scrolling engine. • Tap-to-Jump: Tap a beat on the screen to instantly jump the prompter right back to where you need it. • Creator-First Camera: Shoots in a native 9:16 vertical format. Practice your delivery, then use the built-in countdown to record. • Direct to Photos: Your finished video saves instantly and securely to your iPhone's Photo Library. 100% ON-DEVICE & PRIVATE Everything from your speech transcription to the AI script polish to the final video recording happens entirely locally on your iPhone. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pirkkaraisanen.com/speechbeat/privacy/

Screenshots

Video Buffer Pre4 screens
SpeechBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Video Buffer Pre at 4 against SpeechBeat's 1. Video Buffer Pre also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 SpeechBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Video Buffer Pre versus SpeechBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Buffer PreSpeechBeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermichal bojanowiczPirkka Raisanen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Buffer Pre

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

SpeechBeat

One-time1
  • SpeechBeat Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Video Buffer Pre free?
Video Buffer Pre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpeechBeat free?
SpeechBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Buffer Pre or SpeechBeat have ads?
Neither Video Buffer Pre nor SpeechBeat shows ads.

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