BufferIt vs TimeBack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BufferIt
Easily capture and save important moments from videos without lengthy recordings. This tool allows you to record full sessions, tag key events as they happen, and quickly access or share your highlights.
- Instant clip capture
- Full game recording
- Tag key moments
- Organize clips in folders
- Download and share clips
- Orientation lock for recording
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BufferIt – Smart Video Clipping Made Simple BufferIt helps you capture key moments without recording hours of footage. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just want to save highlights from a game or event, BufferIt makes it easy. New: Record Full Games + Clip Key Moments You can now record the entire game and tag moments as they happen. Afterwards, watch the full video or skip straight to your saved clips. Key Features: - Instant Clip Capture: Save only the moments that matter. - Full Game Recording: Record full sessions with tag-based navigation. - Tagging: Label key moments for easy access later. - Organise: Store clips in folders, with colour labels for quick sorting. - Download & Share: Export single clips or combine them into one video. - Easy to Use: A clean interface built for performance and simplicity. - Orientation Lock: Recording locks your screen to avoid interruptions. Stop wasting time scrubbing through footage. BufferIt keeps things simple, focused, and ready to go when you are. Terms of Use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TimeBack
This camera app continuously buffers recent footage, allowing you to save moments that have already happened. Capture unexpected events without constantly recording, saving storage space and battery life. Offers advanced controls and multiple recording options for various scenarios.
- Continuous pre-recording buffer
- Instant replay saving
- 4K video recording
- Pro camera controls (ISO, shutter, WB)
- Quick recording via volume buttons
- Voice control for recording
- Power-saving mode
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TimeBack is a pre-recording camera and instant replay camera that continuously buffers recent footage, so when something happens, just press record to save what happened before and after. No need to record continuously while waiting, helping you avoid unwanted footage and save storage space. Perfect for fishing, sports, travel, pets, family moments, and everyday life. 【Key Features】 PRE-RECORDING CAMERA Set the pre-record duration for up to 2 minutes. 4K VIDEO RECORDING Record clear, detailed videos in up to 4K resolution. PRO CAMERA CONTROLS Adjust ISO, shutter speed, white balance, exposure, and more. QUICK RECORDING Start or stop recording with the volume buttons. VOICE CONTROL Start or stop recording with voice commands. POWER-SAVING RECORDING Reduce screen power consumption during long recordings. VIDEO MANAGEMENT Review, organize, and export your videos in the app. 【USE CASES】 FISHING Wait for the bite and capture the moment the fish takes the bait. SPORTS Capture unexpected highlights while skiing, cycling, skating, playing basketball, football, tennis, and more. TRAVEL & OUTDOOR MOMENTS Record scenery and unexpected moments along the way. BABIES & FAMILY Capture first steps, funny expressions, spontaneous reactions, playtime, and other moments that happen before you have time to press record. PETS Catch your cat or dog running, getting into mischief, or being playful. DRIVING & DASHCAM Use TimeBack as a flexible camera with a replay buffer when you want to preserve something that just happened. Save recent footage without keeping every minute as a permanent video file. 【FAQ】 Q1: What is pre-recording? A: Pre-recording is TimeBack's core feature. The camera continuously buffers recent footage. When you press record, the buffered footage and live recording are saved together as one video, capturing the full moment before and after the action. Q2: Does pre-recording use a lot of storage? A: No. Buffered footage isn't continuously saved as video files. Only the footage you choose to record is saved. Otherwise, the buffer continuously overwrites itself, using less storage than recording continuously for a long time. Q3: Can I use TimeBack without pre-recording? A: Yes. TimeBack also works as a regular camera with 4K video recording, camera controls, and voice control. Simply turn off pre-recording when you don't need it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeBack at none against BufferIt's 1. TimeBack also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. BufferIt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. TimeBack asks for nothing beyond the download.
BufferIt ships an update every 8 days, TimeBack daily. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BufferIt | TimeBack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brent Sproule | MEETFIRE LIMITED |
Customer experience
BufferIt
TimeBack
In-app purchases
BufferIt
- BufferIt Premium$1.991 Month
TimeBack
No in-app purchases









