# Zero Camera vs Instant Video Record

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zero Camera | Instant Video Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-camera/id1449814538/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-video-record/id6749554064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koichiro Kamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/476534292) | [Jaime Bertran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781097032) |

## 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 |


### Instant Video Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-video-record/id6749554064)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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