# CarpeCam vs Run That Back

The clearest difference is rating: Run That Back at 5.0 against CarpeCam's 4.3. Run That Back also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). CarpeCam's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CarpeCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Run That Back asks for nothing beyond the download.

Run That Back holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarpeCam has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CarpeCam ships an update every 6 months, Run That Back every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CarpeCam | Run That Back |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpecam/id1499369854/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-that-back/id6748415142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ILIA NATCHKEBIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499369853) | [Spencer William Coffin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825694019) |

## What reviewers say

### CarpeCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpecam/id1499369854)

Capture spontaneous moments by recording a few seconds before you press the record button. This app helps you save unexpected events without continuous recording, automatically storing high-quality videos in your camera roll.

**Highlights:** Pre-record video moments, Capture events after they happen, Automatic saving to Camera Roll, Optimized video file size, Unlimited recording length, Automatic disposal of unused video chunks

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


### Run That Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-that-back/id6748415142)

This app automatically records video, capturing only the most important moments and intelligently managing storage. It offers flexible recording durations, dual camera support, and easy export options for seamless sharing and backup.

**Highlights:** Automatic dashcam mode, Flexible recording durations, Dual camera support, Intelligent storage management, Highlights system, Export to Photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CarpeCam free?

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

### Is Run That Back free?

Run That Back is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CarpeCam or Run That Back?

Run That Back is rated higher. CarpeCam averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Run That Back averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CarpeCam or Run That Back have ads?

Neither CarpeCam nor Run That Back shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CarpeCam or Run That Back?

CarpeCam ships an update every 6 months, and Run That Back every 2 months. Most recently, CarpeCam was updated on October 24, 2026 and Run That Back on October 11, 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.*