Comparison

Zero Camera vs Instant Video Record

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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)
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Zero Camera4 screens
Instant Video Record3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Zero Camera versus Instant Video Record: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZero CameraInstant Video Record
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoichiro KamadaJaime Bertran

Customer experience

Zero Camera

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.2%

Instant Video Record

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zero Camera

One-time1
  • プレミアム機能$5.99
None

Instant Video Record

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zero Camera free?
Zero Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Instant Video Record free?
Instant Video Record costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zero Camera or Instant Video Record?
Zero Camera and Instant Video Record are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Zero Camera or Instant Video Record have ads?
Zero Camera shows ads; Instant Video Record does not.
Which is updated more often, Zero Camera or Instant Video Record?
Zero Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Instant Video Record every 6 months. Most recently, Zero Camera was updated on October 12, 2026 and Instant Video Record on October 1, 2026.

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