# NoSaveCam vs Local Video

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoSaveCam at none against Local Video's 1. NoSaveCam also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Local Video's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Local Video sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoSaveCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NoSaveCam against 5.0 for Local Video. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

NoSaveCam ships an update every 4 days, Local Video fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoSaveCam | Local Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nosavecam-practice-camera/id1511444948/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-video-no-cloud-use/id6503263500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAPLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332596285) | [naoki otsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082476153) |

## What reviewers say

### NoSaveCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nosavecam-practice-camera/id1511444948)

This app allows children to freely take photos without saving them to the device's library. It features an in-app album for previewing shots and offers simple controls with color-coded buttons and sound feedback.

**Highlights:** Photos deleted upon app exit, In-app album for preview, Interval shooting with shutter hold, Color-coded buttons for easy operation, Auditory feedback for button presses, Fun shutter sound options

**In-app purchases:** none


### Local Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-video-no-cloud-use/id6503263500)

Securely record and organize videos entirely on your device, with no cloud storage. Features include high-quality recording, powerful tab categorization, and fast global search. Enjoy offline access and biometric authentication for maximum privacy.

**Highlights:** High-quality video recording, Complete private local storage, Powerful tab categorization, Lightning-fast global search, Biometric authentication, Offline support, CSV export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Pay Once) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoSaveCam free?

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

### Is Local Video free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NoSaveCam or Local Video?

NoSaveCam and Local Video are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do NoSaveCam or Local Video have ads?

NoSaveCam shows ads; Local Video does not.

### Which is updated more often, NoSaveCam or Local Video?

NoSaveCam ships an update every 4 days, and Local Video fortnightly. Most recently, NoSaveCam was updated on November 3, 2026 and Local Video on November 2, 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.*