# FastCam vs Instant Video Record

The clearest difference is price: FastCam at Free against Instant Video Record's $0.99. FastCam also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). Instant Video Record's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

FastCam is free to download; Instant Video Record costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Instant Video Record holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FastCam has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FastCam ships an update every 2 weeks, Instant Video Record every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FastCam | Instant Video Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcam-timestamp-camera/id1505254661/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-video-record/id6749554064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monocraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/411889945) | [Jaime Bertran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781097032) |

## What reviewers say

### FastCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcam-timestamp-camera/id1505254661)

This app allows for instant video recording upon launch, with automatic timestamping. Control recording hands-free using voice commands and ensure videos are saved even if the app is closed unexpectedly.

**Highlights:** Instant recording on launch, Automatic real-time timestamp, Voice control for start/stop, Automatic saving on exit, Private album for managing videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 FastCam free?

FastCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Instant Video Record free?

Instant Video Record costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FastCam or Instant Video Record?

Instant Video Record is rated higher. FastCam averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Instant Video Record averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FastCam or Instant Video Record have ads?

Neither FastCam nor Instant Video Record shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FastCam or Instant Video Record?

FastCam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Instant Video Record every 6 months. Most recently, FastCam was updated on October 27, 2026 and Instant Video Record on October 16, 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.*