# Zero Camera vs Nonstop Cam

The clearest difference is rating: Zero Camera at 5.0 against Nonstop Cam's 4.6. Zero Camera also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 62%). Nonstop Cam's advantage is ratings volume (677 vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zero Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nonstop Cam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zero Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonstop Cam has 677 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Zero Camera's written reviews are positive against 62% of Nonstop Cam's.

Zero Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Nonstop Cam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zero Camera | Nonstop Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-camera/id1449814538/reviews)** | [4.6 (677 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonstop-cam-pause-and-switch/id1492988563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **677** |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 62.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koichiro Kamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/476534292) | [Whizpool](https://appshunter.io/developer/403929838) |

## What reviewers say

### Zero Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-camera/id1449814538)

Instantly start recording video with a single launch. This app prioritizes speed, automatically beginning video capture upon opening and stopping when you exit. It allows for seamless sharing and captures both video and photos without mode switching.

**Highlights:** Auto-record on launch, Auto-stop when leaving app, Lock recording orientation, Seamless sharing, Capture video and photos without switching, Secure in-app storage vault (Premium)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プレミアム機能 | $5.99 | one-time |


### Nonstop Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonstop-cam-pause-and-switch/id1492988563)

Record and pause single, continuous videos from your camera, resuming exactly where you left off. Seamlessly switch between cameras during recording without losing footage. Ideal for vloggers seeking a hassle-free recording experience without tedious editing.

**Highlights:** Pause and resume recording, Switch between front and back cameras, Autosave recordings in drafts, Record unlimited video length, Zoom in and out, Mute and un-mute audio, Record HD videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏸️ Pause and resume recording feature
- 🔄 Switch between front and back cameras while recording
- 💡 Innovative pause functionality not standard on phones
- 🆓 Free app with useful features
- 📱 Simple and easy-to-use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Ads appear at inconvenient moments (especially during export)
- 💾 Frequent video saving and export failures
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes during recording
- 🔐 Unexpected logout issues
- 📹 Video quality limited to 1080p, not 4K

**Reported bugs**

- Video export fails or gets stuck
- App logs user out unexpectedly
- Video data lost after pausing for extended periods
- Export ad blocks workflow and won't close properly
- Video processing hangs indefinitely

**Requested features**

- Ad-free paid version option
- Delete individual clips feature
- Built-in music/audio editing
- Photo library access from app
- Zoom slider for precise zooming


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zero Camera free?

Zero Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nonstop Cam free?

Nonstop Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zero Camera or Nonstop Cam?

Zero Camera is rated higher. Zero Camera averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Nonstop Cam averages 4.6 from 677 ratings.

### Do Zero Camera or Nonstop Cam have ads?

Both Zero Camera and Nonstop Cam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zero Camera or Nonstop Cam?

Zero Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nonstop Cam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zero Camera was updated on October 12, 2026 and Nonstop Cam on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*