# Video Pre vs Run That Back

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Pre | Run That Back |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-pre-recorder/id6450628773/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-that-back/id6748415142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olaf Neumann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551697627) | [Spencer William Coffin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825694019) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Pre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-pre-recorder/id6450628773)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Pack | $8.99 | one-time |


### Run That Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-that-back/id6748415142)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*