# Continue Camera vs Pause Camera Video Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Pause Camera Video Recorder at 4.5 against Continue Camera's 2.8. Pause Camera Video Recorder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Continue Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pause Camera Video Recorder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pause Camera Video Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pause Camera Video Recorder has 564 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Continue Camera's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pause Camera Video Recorder's.

Continue Camera ships an update every 3 months, Pause Camera Video Recorder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Continue Camera | Pause Camera Video Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/continue-camera/id1454496868/reviews) | **[4.5 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-camera-video-recorder/id1615222126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **564** |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ayumu Kinoshita](https://appshunter.io/developer/753694887) | [Saturday Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242436346) |

## What reviewers say

### Continue Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/continue-camera/id1454496868)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads and logo | $1.99 | one-time |


### Pause Camera Video Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-camera-video-recorder/id1615222126)

Easily record and edit videos with unique pause and resume functionality. Create professional-looking content with AI-powered subtitles, dual camera recording, and various editing tools. Perfect for social media, vlogs, and more.

**Highlights:** Pause and resume recording, Dual camera recording, AI-powered subtitles, Trim, cut, and crop videos, Social media formatting, Video stabilization, Slow-mo & speed effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pause Cam Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Pause Cam Pro Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Holiday Sale - Pause Camera | $24.99 | per year |
| Pause Cam Pro Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Pause Cam Pro Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Pause Cam Pro Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Pause Cam Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use once learned
- 🎥 Pause functionality for video recording
- 💾 Videos save to phone gallery
- 🆓 No ads or intrusive monetization (for free tier)
- ⚡ Quick video creation process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($40+ annually)
- 🐛 Frequent export/upload failures
- 🔇 Audio issues and missing sound
- ❌ Limited free functionality without paywall
- 🎵 No built-in music or background audio

**Reported bugs**

- Export/upload function fails with error messages
- Audio completely missing from recorded videos
- Black screen appearing at start of each clip
- Video orientation records upside down
- Offline-recorded videos won't display in app

**Requested features**

- Add music and background audio options
- Improve long-form video support
- Reorder and splice frames functionality
- Trim clips with undo capability
- Play entire video from current position (not from beginning)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Continue Camera free?

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

### Is Pause Camera Video Recorder free?

Pause Camera Video Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Continue Camera or Pause Camera Video Recorder?

Pause Camera Video Recorder is rated higher. Continue Camera averages 2.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Pause Camera Video Recorder averages 4.5 from 564 ratings.

### Do Continue Camera or Pause Camera Video Recorder have ads?

Continue Camera shows ads; Pause Camera Video Recorder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Continue Camera or Pause Camera Video Recorder?

Continue Camera ships an update every 3 months, and Pause Camera Video Recorder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Continue Camera was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pause Camera Video Recorder on September 28, 2026.

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