# Olla vs background video recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Olla at 5.0 against background video recorder's 4.0. Olla also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). background video recorder's advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. background video recorder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Olla asks for nothing beyond the download.

Olla holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: background video recorder has 118 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Olla ships an update every 3 weeks, background video recorder every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Olla | background video recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olla/id6742257724/reviews)** | [4.0 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-video-recorder/id6748404115/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **118** |
| Positive reviews | — | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tenaye Kefeni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797629910) | [Meryam Rissoul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825641831) |

## What reviewers say

### Olla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olla/id6742257724)

Discover top-rated restaurants, accommodations, and events in real-time. Get personalized feeds on food trends and local spots to make your travels smoother and more enjoyable.

**Highlights:** Find nearby restaurants and accommodations, Real-time local event information, Personalized feeds for food trends, Top-rated services with expert reviews, Discover hidden local gems

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### background video recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-video-recorder/id6748404115)

This app allows for discreet, high-quality video recording in the background with secure, password-protected local storage. It offers easy controls, professional video output, and a built-in gallery for managing your recordings.

**Highlights:** Background recording, High-quality video, Secure local storage, Video gallery management, Easy recording controls, Background video editor

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| yearly plan | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Olla free?

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

### Is background video recorder free?

background video recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Olla or background video recorder?

Olla is rated higher. Olla averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while background video recorder averages 4.0 from 118 ratings.

### Do Olla or background video recorder have ads?

background video recorder shows ads; Olla does not.

### Which is updated more often, Olla or background video recorder?

Olla ships an update every 3 weeks, and background video recorder every 3 months. Most recently, Olla was updated on October 30, 2026 and background video recorder on November 5, 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.*