Comparison

Video Pre vs Run That Back

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Video Pre

This app continuously records video in the background, saving footage from moments before you hit the record button. It's ideal for capturing spontaneous events like wildlife, sports, or challenges without missing the action. Unlock HD quality and longer pre-recording with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Records before button press
  • Saves pre-recorded footage
  • No storage until saved
  • HD quality recording (in-app purchase)
  • No watermark (in-app purchase)
  • Supports portrait and landscape
Features
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With Pre-Recorder, you have all the important moments on video! The app already records before you decided to do so. This takes no storage on your iPhone until you press the record button. This saves the pre-recorded video and continues to record as usual. This opens awesome possibilities: - Animal observations (Wait until the whale breaches …) - Sports events (Just point the camera into the direction while following the game. When a great scene happens, a klick is enough to save it forever) - Weather phenomena (The thunderstorm is really rolling? You have it on video after the flash!) - Stunts and Challenges (Your bottleflip needs 100 tries? No worries: let the app run and hit the button once you mastered the task) The best: you only record the scenes that you really want to have – without any post-editing and ready to share immediately on social media. No one is faster! Portrait or landscape format? It doesn't matter, the app adjusts to the current orientation of the device. Once the recording is started, there is no further switching between the orientations. The in-app purchase unlocks the full functionality of the app: - Up to 10 seconds of film before pressing the shutter button - Record in HD quality (1080p) - No watermark in the recorded video Need more features? Or other feedback? We can be reached via Github: https://github.com/noxone/videoprerecorder-web/issues

About

Run That Back

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
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KEY FEATURES: • AUTOMATIC DASHCAM MODE Set it and forget it! Continuous recording that automatically deletes unneeded clips so you only capture the highlights. Perfect for capturing unexpected moments or having footage to review the play! • FLEXIBLE RECORDING DURATIONS Choose from 1, 3, 5, 10, or 15-minute clip durations to match your specific needs. • DUAL CAMERA SUPPORT Switch between front and back cameras seamlessly. Ultra-wide back camera for maximum field of view, with fallback to wide camera. • FLASH CONTROL Built-in flash toggle for back camera to ensure optimal lighting in any conditions. • INTELLIGENT STORAGE MANAGEMENT Automatic cleanup keeps your device storage optimized by managing video retention. • HIGHLIGHTS SYSTEM Mark important clips as "Highlights" to preserve them permanently. Never lose a crucial moment again. • VIDEO THUMBNAILS Quick visual preview of all your recordings for easy identification and management. • MULTI-SELECT & BULK ACTIONS Efficiently manage multiple videos with selection mode for bulk operations. • EXPORT TO PHOTOS One-tap export to your Photos library for easy sharing and backup. • CUSTOM NAMING Rename your videos for better organization and quick identification. • LANDSCAPE & PORTRAIT SUPPORT Record in any orientation with proper video orientation handling. • SLEEP PREVENTION Keeps your device awake during recording to ensure uninterrupted capture. • APPLE SIGN IN Secure authentication with Apple's privacy-focused sign-in system. PERFECT FOR: • Athletes and coaches capturing training sessions • Drivers documenting road trips and commutes • Content creators recording spontaneous moments • Anyone who needs reliable, hands-free video recording WHY CHOOSE RUN THAT BACK? AUTOMATIC: Set up once and let it work automatically INTELLIGENT: Smart storage management and clip organization RELIABLE: Consistent performance with background recording support PRIVATE: Your data stays on your device with Apple Sign In security FLEXIBLE: Multiple recording modes and customization options Download Run That Back today and never miss another important moment. Your personal performance capture companion awaits. --- Privacy & Permissions: • Camera access for video recording • Microphone access for audio recording • Photos access for video export • All data stored locally on your de

Screenshots

Video Pre4 screens
Run That Back2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run That Back at none against Video Pre's 1. Run That Back also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Video Pre's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Video Pre against 5.0 for Run That Back. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Pre ships an update every 5 months, Run That Back every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Video Pre versus Run That Back: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo PreRun That Back
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlaf NeumannSpencer William Coffin

Customer experience

Video Pre

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%

Run That Back

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Pre

One-time1
  • Feature Pack$8.99
None

Run That Back

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Pre free?
Video Pre 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, Video Pre or Run That Back?
Video Pre and Run That Back are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Video Pre or Run That Back have ads?
Neither Video Pre nor Run That Back shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Pre or Run That Back?
Video Pre ships an update every 5 months, and Run That Back every 2 months. Most recently, Video Pre was updated on October 27, 2026 and Run That Back on October 11, 2026.

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