# ThumbCamera vs Video Buffer Pre

The clearest difference is price: Video Buffer Pre at Free against ThumbCamera's $0.99. Video Buffer Pre also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (45 vs 1). ThumbCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Video Buffer Pre is free to download; ThumbCamera costs $0.99 up front. Video Buffer Pre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ThumbCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThumbCamera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Buffer Pre has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ThumbCamera ships an update every 10 months, Video Buffer Pre every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThumbCamera | Video Buffer Pre |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbcamera-gesture-camera/id608014680/reviews)** | [4.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-buffer-pre-recorder-4k/id1331747164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sorakaze Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046448101) | [michal bojanowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135528823) |

## What reviewers say

### ThumbCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbcamera-gesture-camera/id608014680)

Capture photos and control your camera with intuitive one-finger gestures. Easily zoom, focus, change aspect ratios, and share images without needing to reach across the screen. Ideal for one-handed operation.

**Highlights:** One-finger gesture controls, Zoom and focus with gestures, Change aspect ratio via swipe, Instant photo sharing, Multiple aspect ratio settings, Geotagging and EXIF data

**In-app purchases:** none


### Video Buffer Pre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-buffer-pre-recorder-4k/id1331747164)

Capture moments that have already happened with a pre-recording buffer. Save device storage and avoid tedious editing by recording only the highlights. Ideal for sports, events, or unexpected occurrences.

**Highlights:** Buffered video recording, Up to 100 seconds buffer time, DualCam Mode, 4K video quality, Apple Watch remote support, Slow-motion support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThumbCamera free?

ThumbCamera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Buffer Pre free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThumbCamera or Video Buffer Pre?

ThumbCamera is rated higher. ThumbCamera averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Video Buffer Pre averages 4.5 from 45 ratings.

### Do ThumbCamera or Video Buffer Pre have ads?

Neither ThumbCamera nor Video Buffer Pre shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThumbCamera or Video Buffer Pre?

ThumbCamera ships an update every 10 months, and Video Buffer Pre every 6 weeks. Most recently, ThumbCamera was updated on October 8, 2026 and Video Buffer Pre on October 13, 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.*