Zero Camera vs Instant Video Record
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zero Camera
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.
- 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)
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Start recording video in an instant. That's the whole idea behind this app. It launches incredibly fast — and not just fast. Once launched, recording starts automatically with zero interaction required. After stopping a recording, you can seamlessly share to other apps and social media. You can capture both video and photos at any time without switching modes. All of the above is available for free, no special purchase required. Built with all the know-how developed in our sister app "Mugen Camera" over several years. Mugen Camera records as long as possible. Zero Camera starts recording as fast as possible. We hope you enjoy both! [Key Features] 1. Auto-record on launch. No tapping needed. [Super convenient!] 2. Auto-stop recording when you leave the app (home screen or switch apps). 3. Lock recording orientation. Record in your preferred direction regardless of device orientation. 4. Seamlessly share to external apps and social media after stopping. [Super convenient!] 5. Saves to your Photo Library just like the built-in camera. 6. All the video recording expertise from our popular sister app [Mugen Camera] — 3+ years of development. 7. Secure in-app storage vault with privacy protection. (Premium) 8. Screen Saver feature loved in Mugen Camera. (Premium) 9. Restores zoom level, quality, and other settings automatically on relaunch. 10. Auto-mirror video from the front camera. 11. Capture video and photos anytime without switching. [Super convenient!] [Optimized Architecture] Launch and resume processing are parallelized to the maximum. Takes full advantage of modern multi-core CPUs. [Premium Features (Paid)] 1. Change recording quality 2. Change frame rate (fps) 3. Screen Saver (covers the screen with a dark full-screen or custom image) 4. Pinch to zoom 5. Tap to set focus and exposure [Bonus] Remove in-app ads
Instant Video Record
This app starts recording video the moment it's opened, eliminating delays. It offers quick access from the lock screen and action button, ensuring you never miss spontaneous moments. Record in portrait or landscape with minimal on-screen distractions.
- Automatic recording on launch
- One-press recording from Action Button/Lock Screen
- Portrait and landscape recording
- Automatic saving to Photos
- Minimal on-screen interface
- Records even if interrupted
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Never Miss the Moment. Instant Video Recorder starts recording the second it opens. No menus. No taps. No delay. Your phone's camera app makes you swipe, aim, and tap before anything is captured. By then, the moment is gone. This app does one thing: it records — instantly. Just tap the icon. Recording begins immediately in portrait. Hold your phone sideways as you launch to shoot widescreen — perfect for TV, YouTube, or desktop viewing. Record straight from the Lock Screen. Assign Instant Video Recorder to your Action Button, add it as a Lock Screen control, or press the Camera Control button (iPhone 16) — one press and you're recording, without even unlocking your phone. Clips recorded from the Lock Screen are saved automatically and appear in Photos the next time you open the app. Perfect for: • Parents catching first steps and first words • Eyewitnesses who need footage now • Creators chasing clips that won't happen twice • Anyone who's ever fumbled with a camera app and missed the shot Features: • Recording starts automatically on launch • One-press recording from the Action Button, Lock Screen, or Camera Control • Portrait or landscape — just hold the phone the way you want the shot • Every clip saves automatically to Photos • On-screen timer and zoom slider — nothing else in your way • Keeps your clip safe even if the app is interrupted mid-recording Record first. Think later. Get the shot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Zero Camera at Free against Instant Video Record's $0.99. Zero Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Instant Video Record's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, 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
Zero Camera is free to download; Instant Video Record costs $0.99 up front. Zero Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Instant Video Record asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Zero Camera against 5.0 for Instant Video Record. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
Zero Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Instant Video Record every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zero Camera | Instant Video Record |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Koichiro Kamada | Jaime Bertran |
Customer experience
Zero Camera
Instant Video Record
In-app purchases
Zero Camera
- プレミアム機能$5.99
Instant Video Record
No in-app purchases
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