Comparison

Continue Camera vs Footage

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

Head to head
About

Continue Camera

Record and edit videos simultaneously, completing your edits as you shoot. Features include pause/resume, auto-cut based on volume or smiles, and real-time filters. Create dynamic videos with fast-forward, reverse playback, and various visual effects.

Highlights
  • Real-time video editing during recording
  • Pause and resume shooting
  • Auto-cut based on volume or smiles
  • Automatic fade-in/out on pause/resume
  • Adjustable fast-forward and reverse playback
  • Extensive real-time color filters and effects
  • Face detection and deformation effects
Features
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Edit video while shooting video. Editing is complete when shooting is complete! Pause / Resume function, record only where it is needed. It corresponds to the ratio of 1: 1, 16: 9, 4: 3. Rich real time filter. Because you can pause and fast-forward while shooting, you can only shoot videos where needed. Fade-in / out can be added automatically when pausing / resuming, No need to edit videos later /******* Editing function ******/ * Auto cut Automatically record only when the volume exceeds the specified value. There is also a recording mode only for the moment of smile. * Fade in out Automatically dims the image when paused / restarted. The color when fading in and out can be changed from the settings. * Fast forward You can change 1 to 10 times fast forward during shooting. You can shoot time-lapse movies with audio while changing the speed freely. * Reverse play Make a 10 second reverse playback video. *Mute You can mute the audio at any time during shooting. /*********Real time filter**********/ *10 color processing You can easily change the color of the movie, such as the part color that displays only the specified color. *10 effect Add special effects such as adding effects to diorama processing, afterimages, and movement. *8 deformation Deform shapes such as fisheye lens style and puzzles. *8 face detect Recognize human faces and add effects such as processing and posters. *9 else Anime style and video delivery site style are possible. You can control shooting from Apple Watch.

About

Footage

Capture video clips directly into organized stories, eliminating the need for later montages. Your footage is privately backed up to iCloud and can be shared and collaborated on with friends and family for events like vacations or weddings.

Highlights
  • Direct video clip capture into stories
  • Organized footage with iCloud backup
  • Private data storage, no third-party uploads
  • Easy sharing with friends and family
  • Collaborative movie creation
  • Automatic updates for shared groups
Features
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Footage: Travel Video Camera - the Ultimate Travel Camera & Collaborative Private Video Journal. Stop recording random clips. Start capturing the story. Do you have thousands of travel videos and family clips buried in your camera roll that you never look at? Most of us do. The effort of gathering clips, using editing software, and trying to create a montage "later" is a chore that never gets done. Footage changes everything. It is a revolutionary video camera app that turns your raw clips into narrated, organized, and cinematic stories. Designed specifically for travelers, families, and creators, Footage is the "story-first" camera that eliminates the need for post-production. THE TRAVEL CAMERA REDEFINED - Story-First Capture: Create a "Summer in Italy" project and record directly into it. Your movie builds itself in real-time. - No More Editing: Say goodbye to spending hours in video editors. Footage organizes your scenes chronologically and logically as you film. - Narrative Flow: Capture the atmosphere, the sounds, and the story of your trip with a camera designed for storytelling. COLLABORATIVE VACATION MOVIES - Shared Stories: Invite friends or family to see your story via a simple link. - Group Contribution: Everyone in the group can contribute their own clips to the same movie. No more "AirDropping". - Instant Sync: When a friend adds a clip from their iPhone, it appears in your shared story instantly. - Live Updates: Family back home can follow your journey in real-time as new "scenes" are added to the shared film. PRIVACY & iCLOUD INTEGRATION - Your iCloud, Your Rules: All video footage is safely backed up and synced using your personal iCloud account. - 100% Private: No third-party servers. No data harvesting. Your videos belong to you and the people you choose to share them with. - No Registration: No email sign-ups, no passwords. Just open the app and start filming. - Full Resolution: Enjoy 4K quality with no quality loss, unlike messaging apps or social media platforms. POWERFUL IN-APP TOOLS - Inline Editing: Effortlessly crop, reorder, or move clips between stories with a few taps. - Quick Launch: Use Lock Screen widgets to launch the Footage camera in a split second - never miss a spontaneous moment again. - Multi-Device Support: Start your story on your iPhone, edit the sequence on your iPad, and watch the final result on your Mac. - Time-Lapse & Transitions: Specialized modes to capture the passage of time during your travels or events. PERFECT FOR - Travelers & Globetrotters: Document your weekend getaway without the stress of "doing it later." - Parents & Families: Capture your child’s school events in a narrated, organized timeline. - Weddings & Parties: Create a collaborative story where every guest can contribute their perspective of the big day. - Content Creators: Build quick, high-quality vlogs and stories without a heavy editing workflow. - Hobbyists: Perfect for capturing time-lapses, DIY projects, or sports highlights. WHY FOOTAGE? The inspiration for Footage came from a simple, frustrating experience: trying to make a one-year summary video for a child. It required chasing family members for clips, managing storage, and fighting with difficult software. Footage was built to solve that. It’s for the people who want to cherish their memories, not manage their files. It’s the tool that turns your iPhone into a cinematic storyteller, making sure the "movies of your life" are ready to watch, whenever you want. Inside the app, you’ll find a quick welcome video from our team that demonstrates just how simple and intuitive your new filmmaking experience will be. Footage - Your lifetime movies in one app. Capture. Share. Cherish. Note: Footage requires an iCloud account for backup and sync features. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://footage-app.com/privacy-policy.html Read more: https://footage-app.com/the-raw-cut

Screenshots

Continue Camera4 screens
Footage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Footage at 4.3 against Continue Camera's 2.8. Footage also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Continue Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Footage sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Footage holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Continue Camera's written reviews are positive against 75% of Footage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Continue Camera ships an update every 3 months, Footage every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Continue Camera versus Footage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContinue CameraFootage
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (52 ratings)4.3 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAyumu KinoshitaBYTE REBELS CLUB, MB

Customer experience

Continue Camera

All ratings52 ratings
Positive40.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative48.1%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral15.8%
Negative43.9%

Footage

All ratings36 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Continue Camera

One-time1
  • remove ads and logo$1.99
5 purchases

Footage

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Monthly with 1-week free trial7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly with 1-week free trial7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Annual with 1-week free trial7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium accessFree

Questions

Is Continue Camera free?
Continue Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Footage free?
Footage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Continue Camera or Footage?
Footage is rated higher. Continue Camera averages 2.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Footage averages 4.3 from 36 ratings.
Do Continue Camera or Footage have ads?
Both Continue Camera and Footage show ads.
Which is updated more often, Continue Camera or Footage?
Continue Camera ships an update every 3 months, and Footage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Continue Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and Footage on October 24, 2026.

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