Only Highlights Camera vs Run That Back
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Only Highlights Camera
This app continuously records video in the background, allowing you to save a chosen segment after a highlight occurs. Never miss a precious moment due to storage or editing time. Capture sports, milestones, and more with ease.
- Continuous background recording
- Retroactive highlight saving
- Adjustable save duration
- Automatic re-recording
- Camera roll organization
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Capturing candid moments just got a whole lot easier! No more storing minutes or hours of video because you’re afraid of missing a highlight. Decide how much to save after the highlight has already happened. How many times do we stop recording because of storage limitations or time wasted clipping and cutting large amounts of footage? Ever miss capturing a highlight because of that? When you open the app a recording loop begins immediately. Wait for the highlight to happen and then choose the amount of time you want saved to your camera roll. The app immediately saves the chosen amount and begins recording again. Capturing everything from a sports highlight to a baby’s first words. Your camera roll is about to be full with only highlights!
Run That Back
This app automatically records video, capturing only the most important moments and intelligently managing storage. It offers flexible recording durations, dual camera support, and easy export options for seamless sharing and backup.
- Automatic dashcam mode
- Flexible recording durations
- Dual camera support
- Intelligent storage management
- Highlights system
- Export to Photos
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KEY FEATURES: • AUTOMATIC DASHCAM MODE Set it and forget it! Continuous recording that automatically deletes unneeded clips so you only capture the highlights. Perfect for capturing unexpected moments or having footage to review the play! • FLEXIBLE RECORDING DURATIONS Choose from 1, 3, 5, 10, or 15-minute clip durations to match your specific needs. • DUAL CAMERA SUPPORT Switch between front and back cameras seamlessly. Ultra-wide back camera for maximum field of view, with fallback to wide camera. • FLASH CONTROL Built-in flash toggle for back camera to ensure optimal lighting in any conditions. • INTELLIGENT STORAGE MANAGEMENT Automatic cleanup keeps your device storage optimized by managing video retention. • HIGHLIGHTS SYSTEM Mark important clips as "Highlights" to preserve them permanently. Never lose a crucial moment again. • VIDEO THUMBNAILS Quick visual preview of all your recordings for easy identification and management. • MULTI-SELECT & BULK ACTIONS Efficiently manage multiple videos with selection mode for bulk operations. • EXPORT TO PHOTOS One-tap export to your Photos library for easy sharing and backup. • CUSTOM NAMING Rename your videos for better organization and quick identification. • LANDSCAPE & PORTRAIT SUPPORT Record in any orientation with proper video orientation handling. • SLEEP PREVENTION Keeps your device awake during recording to ensure uninterrupted capture. • APPLE SIGN IN Secure authentication with Apple's privacy-focused sign-in system. PERFECT FOR: • Athletes and coaches capturing training sessions • Drivers documenting road trips and commutes • Content creators recording spontaneous moments • Anyone who needs reliable, hands-free video recording WHY CHOOSE RUN THAT BACK? AUTOMATIC: Set up once and let it work automatically INTELLIGENT: Smart storage management and clip organization RELIABLE: Consistent performance with background recording support PRIVATE: Your data stays on your device with Apple Sign In security FLEXIBLE: Multiple recording modes and customization options Download Run That Back today and never miss another important moment. Your personal performance capture companion awaits. --- Privacy & Permissions: • Camera access for video recording • Microphone access for audio recording • Photos access for video export • All data stored locally on your de
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Run That Back at Free against Only Highlights Camera's $0.99. Run That Back also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Only Highlights Camera's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 2) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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
Run That Back is free to download; Only Highlights Camera costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Run That Back holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Only Highlights Camera has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Only Highlights Camera | Run That Back |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (29 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 95.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #183 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jace Mclaws | Spencer William Coffin |
Customer experience
Only Highlights Camera
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In-app purchases
Only Highlights Camera
No in-app purchases
Run That Back
No in-app purchases
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