Run That Back vs Manual Focus VideoCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Run That Back
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.
- Automatic dashcam mode
- Flexible recording durations
- Dual camera support
- Intelligent storage management
- Highlights system
- Export to Photos
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KEY FEATURES: • AUTOMATIC DASHCAM MODE Set it and forget it! Continuous recording that automatically deletes unneeded clips so you only capture the highlights. Perfect for capturing unexpected moments or having footage to review the play! • FLEXIBLE RECORDING DURATIONS Choose from 1, 3, 5, 10, or 15-minute clip durations to match your specific needs. • DUAL CAMERA SUPPORT Switch between front and back cameras seamlessly. Ultra-wide back camera for maximum field of view, with fallback to wide camera. • FLASH CONTROL Built-in flash toggle for back camera to ensure optimal lighting in any conditions. • INTELLIGENT STORAGE MANAGEMENT Automatic cleanup keeps your device storage optimized by managing video retention. • HIGHLIGHTS SYSTEM Mark important clips as "Highlights" to preserve them permanently. Never lose a crucial moment again. • VIDEO THUMBNAILS Quick visual preview of all your recordings for easy identification and management. • MULTI-SELECT & BULK ACTIONS Efficiently manage multiple videos with selection mode for bulk operations. • EXPORT TO PHOTOS One-tap export to your Photos library for easy sharing and backup. • CUSTOM NAMING Rename your videos for better organization and quick identification. • LANDSCAPE & PORTRAIT SUPPORT Record in any orientation with proper video orientation handling. • SLEEP PREVENTION Keeps your device awake during recording to ensure uninterrupted capture. • APPLE SIGN IN Secure authentication with Apple's privacy-focused sign-in system. PERFECT FOR: • Athletes and coaches capturing training sessions • Drivers documenting road trips and commutes • Content creators recording spontaneous moments • Anyone who needs reliable, hands-free video recording WHY CHOOSE RUN THAT BACK? AUTOMATIC: Set up once and let it work automatically INTELLIGENT: Smart storage management and clip organization RELIABLE: Consistent performance with background recording support PRIVATE: Your data stays on your device with Apple Sign In security FLEXIBLE: Multiple recording modes and customization options Download Run That Back today and never miss another important moment. Your personal performance capture companion awaits. --- Privacy & Permissions: • Camera access for video recording • Microphone access for audio recording • Photos access for video export • All data stored locally on your de
Manual Focus VideoCam
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The simplest focus-pulling tool on iPhone. Set focus mark A on your foreground, mark B on your background, and tap once. Manual Focus VideoCam glides the lens between them with a smooth, cinematic ease – the shot filmmakers use to guide the viewer's eye, now in your pocket. No autofocus hunting. No guesswork. You decide what's sharp, and when. RACK FOCUS IN ONE TAP • Store two focus marks, A and B, and pull between them with the ⇄ button • Set how long a pull takes, from a fast snap to a slow reveal • Pull while recording for real cinematic shots • Exposure holds steady during the pull, so brightness doesn't jump FULL MANUAL FOCUS • A large focus slider from closest focus to infinity • Focus presets: tap to glide to a saved distance, double-tap to update it • Tap the screen to autofocus, and the slider follows the lens MADE FOR SHOOTING • Record up to 4K on supported iPhones, with frame rate control • HEVC for smaller files, or H.264 for older editing software • Choose the ultra-wide, wide or telephoto lens • Framing guides for 2.39:1 cinemascope, 16:9, 4:3 and 1:1 • Start and stop recording with the volume buttons • Exposure lock, exposure bias, torch and pinch to zoom • Clips save straight to your Photos library GREAT FOR Product videos • Macro and close-ups • B-roll • Short films • Interviews • Food and tabletop shots • Music videos PRO – ONE PURCHASE, YOURS FOREVER The free version is fully functional and adds a small "Shot with Manual Focus VideoCam Free" watermark to recordings. Upgrade once to unlock: • No watermark • Focus peaking: see exactly what's sharp, highlighted in yellow • Unlimited focus presets • iCloud sync of your presets across your devices No subscription. No account. No ads. No data collected. Already bought "Remove Video Watermark"? Tap Restore Purchase and you get every Pro feature at no extra cost.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run That Back at none against Manual Focus VideoCam's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Manual Focus VideoCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Run That Back asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Run That Back | Manual Focus VideoCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spencer William Coffin | SuperAktiv AS |
In-app purchases
Run That Back
No in-app purchases
Manual Focus VideoCam
- Remove watermark$6.99
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