# Pause Camera Video Recorder vs PauseCam

The clearest difference is rating: Pause Camera Video Recorder at 4.5 against PauseCam's 3.9. Pause Camera Video Recorder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (611 vs 9). PauseCam's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pause Camera Video Recorder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PauseCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pause Camera Video Recorder has 611 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Pause Camera Video Recorder's written reviews are positive against 25% of PauseCam's.

Pause Camera Video Recorder ships an update fortnightly, PauseCam weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pause Camera Video Recorder | PauseCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (611 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-camera-video-recorder/id1615222126/reviews)** | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pausecam-pause-video-recorder/id6463792713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **611** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **46.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saturday Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242436346) | [Prashant Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/538371977) |

## What reviewers say

### 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)


### PauseCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pausecam-pause-video-recorder/id6463792713)

Record videos using both front and back cameras simultaneously. Pause and resume recordings with ease, and control audio on the fly. Offers zoom capabilities and a flip camera feature for dynamic content creation.

**Highlights:** Dual camera recording, Pause and resume functionality, Mute/unmute audio, 100% zoom, Flip camera, Stunning visuals

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pause Camera Video Recorder free?

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

### Is PauseCam free?

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

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

Pause Camera Video Recorder is rated higher. Pause Camera Video Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 611 ratings, while PauseCam averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.

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

PauseCam shows ads; Pause Camera Video Recorder does not.

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

Pause Camera Video Recorder ships an update fortnightly, and PauseCam weekly. Most recently, Pause Camera Video Recorder was updated on November 7, 2026 and PauseCam on November 3, 2026.

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