Comparison

Video Pre vs REPLAYMASTER

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 only when you press the record button. It's ideal for capturing spontaneous moments like wildlife, sports, or stunts without missing the action.

Highlights
  • Continuous background recording
  • Saves footage only on demand
  • No post-editing required
  • Supports portrait and landscape
  • HD/4K recording (in-app purchase)
  • Up to 1-hour pre-recording (in-app purchase)
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 1 hour of film before pressing the shutter button - Record in HD or 4K quality - 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

REPLAYMASTER

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REPLAYMASTER - Never Miss a Moment Replaymaster is the ultimate instant replay camera for capturing life's best moments. Record video with an intelligent buffer system that lets you save highlights from the past, even if you didn't press record in time. Perfect for: Pickleball & Tennis: Capture that 20-shot rally or a perfect passing shot. Baseball & Basketball: Never miss your child’s double or a buzzer-beater shot. Coaching: Save specific clips instantly to review and teach later. Solo Training: Frame your shot perfectly even when the phone is across the court. KEY FEATURES: APPLE WATCH REMOTE & COMPLICATIONS The "Sleep" Solution: No more waking your watch or hunting for the app mid-action. Custom complications keep your controls on your watch face—one tap saves the highlight instantly, even if the watch was asleep. Always-Ready Controls: Add dedicated buttons to your watch face for Start/Stop Recording, Save Clip, and Save 2X. Wrist Live Preview: Frame your shots perfectly from a distance. See your iPhone's camera feed on your wrist—ideal for tripod setups or placing your phone against a wall. Ultra Action Button: Map the orange Action Button on Apple Watch Ultra to "SAVE Clip" for tactile, eyes-free control during intense play. INSTANT REPLAY RECORDING Continuous Buffer: Captures video before you hit save—the app "thinks" backwards in time. Retroactive Saving: Save moments after they happen. Flexible Lengths: Adjustable highlight durations and a "Double-Length" save option. SMART EDITING & MERGING Finger-Friendly Editor: Use a large, intuitive slider to trim clips down fast. Instant Merge: Combine multiple highlights into one professional reel or save them as individual clips. PROFESSIONAL CONTROLS Lens Options: Support for Ultra Wide (0.5x), Wide (1x), and Telephoto (3x, 5x). High Resolution: Shoot in 4K, 2K, or 1080p with real-time camera previews. Wireless Keyboard Support: Use shortcuts (R, S, D) for complete hands-free operation. PRO FONT & BRANDING CUSTOMIZATION 20 Premium Fonts: Use a smooth scroll wheel to choose the perfect style for your highlights. Full Color Control: Custom color and outline pickers to match your team or personal brand. Dynamic Sizing: Adjustable font sizes (35–80pt) and outline widths (0–12pt). Live 16:9 Preview: See exactly how your text and branding look before you save. Settings persist across all your clips. HOW IT WORKS: Setup: Add ReplayMaster complications to your Apple Watch face for instant access. Frame: Place your iPhone on a tripod and use the Watch Live Preview to check your framing. Record: Tap the Record complication on your watch face to start the session. React: When a great play happens, tap the Save complication on your wrist. The app captures the past action—no need to "wake" the app. Edit: Trim your clips, add custom fonts, and share your highlight reel.

Screenshots

Video Pre4 screens
REPLAYMASTER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: REPLAYMASTER at every 2 weeks against Video Pre's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and REPLAYMASTER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Pre ships an update every 4 months, REPLAYMASTER every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Video Pre versus REPLAYMASTER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo PreREPLAYMASTER
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS1716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlaf NeumannCt Pham

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Pre

One-time1
  • Feature Pack$11.99
2 purchases

REPLAYMASTER

One-time2
  • Replaymaster TrialFree
  • Replaymaster Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Video Pre free?
Video Pre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REPLAYMASTER free?
REPLAYMASTER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Pre or REPLAYMASTER have ads?
Neither Video Pre nor REPLAYMASTER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Pre or REPLAYMASTER?
Video Pre ships an update every 4 months, and REPLAYMASTER every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Pre was updated on November 3, 2026 and REPLAYMASTER on November 9, 2026.

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