# Video Pre vs Mirror This

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mirror This at none against Video Pre's 1. Video Pre's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17 vs 26.1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Pre | Mirror This |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-pre-recorder/id6450628773/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olaf Neumann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551697627) | [Carsten Pedersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878636721) |

## 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 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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Pack | $11.99 | one-time |


### Mirror This

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-this/id6759446214)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Pre free?

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

### Is Mirror This free?

Mirror This is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Video Pre or Mirror This have ads?

Neither Video Pre nor Mirror This shows ads.

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