Comparison

Float Cam vs RecVault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Float Cam

Record videos and take photos while using other apps. This floating camera allows you to multitask, displaying a movable camera window over your screen for notes, web browsing, or scripts.

Highlights
  • Floating camera window
  • Background recording
  • Picture-in-picture view
  • Built-in web browser
  • Document viewer
  • Front/back camera switch
  • Photo capture
Features
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Float Cam - Background camera is a smart floating camera app that lets you record videos and take pictures while using your phone. Unlike the standard system camera, Float Cam allows multitasking — you can keep a floating camera window on screen while reading notes, browsing the web, or checking your script within the app. MAIN FEATURES: • Floating camera window: Move, resize, and position the floating camera anywhere on your screen. • Background camera recording: Record videos while keeping other content visible. • See your notes while recording: Ideal for creators, vloggers, students, or anyone reading a script. • Built-in web browser: Open any website while recording yourself. • Open images, PDFs, or documents: Display reference materials, lyrics, or presentations during video recording. • Switch front or back camera: Use either the selfie camera or rear camera easily. • Capture photos anytime: Take photos directly from the floating camera bubble. • Simple, intuitive, and powerful UI. - PERFECT FOR: • Content creators, vloggers, and YouTubers who want to record themselves while reading notes or a teleprompter. • Musicians and singers who want to see lyrics or chords while recording video performances. • Students and teachers who record study videos, tutorials, or online lessons while referencing their materials. • ‍ Coaches, trainers, and speakers who want to see their key points while recording motivational or training videos. • Business users who record video messages, product demos, or presentations with reference documents visible. - WHY FLOAT CAM? Traditional cameras block your screen while recording. Float Cam - Background camera gives you freedom. The floating camera view stays on top, so you can record video and use your phone at the same time. With the in-app browser, document viewer, and notes editor, you can open: • Websites, YouTube, or Google Docs • Images, PDFs, or DOCX files • Personal notes or scripts Float Cam is not just a camera — it's a complete multitasking video recording tool. Whether you're filming a tutorial, singing your favorite song, presenting your project, or rehearsing a speech, Float Cam helps you stay focused and efficient. - More reasons to love Float Cam Float Cam combines everything you need in one floating camera app — a picture-in-picture camera, background video recorder, and teleprompter-style note viewer. Whether you want to record video while using other apps, take photos while multitasking, or overlay a floating selfie camera while browsing, Float Cam does it all. It's perfect as a floating camera for YouTube, musicians, teachers, and vloggers who want a camera with notes, lyrics, or PDF viewer always visible on screen. - Download Float Cam - Background camera now and experience the freedom of recording videos while multitasking. Stay creative, productive, and focused — all in one floating camera app. By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RecVault

Features
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RecVault captures audio and video with a unique segmented architecture — every 5 seconds, a new segment is saved and uploaded to your iCloud. Even if your phone loses power or the app crashes mid-recording, everything up to the last segment is safe. KEY FEATURES • Segmented Recording Record audio or video in auto-split segments. Each segment is saved independently, so interruptions never cause data loss. • Real-Time iCloud Backup Segments upload automatically to your private iCloud container. Reinstall the app or switch devices — your recordings come back. • Audio & Video Modes Switch between audio-only and video recording. Video supports zoom, focus, exposure, flash, front/rear camera, and grid overlay. • Smart Quality Control Auto mode adjusts recording quality based on available storage. Manual options include resolution (720p–4K), frame rate (24–60fps), and audio bitrate (32–256kbps). • Merge & Export Segments merge into a single file when recording ends. Export via the system share sheet, or download a ZIP of all segments. • Background Audio Recording Keep recording audio when you switch apps or lock the screen (enable in Settings). • Storage Protection Set a minimum storage threshold. The app stops recording automatically when space runs low. • Home Screen Widgets Start audio or video recording instantly from your Home Screen. RecVault Pro (One-Time Purchase) Upgrade to remove the 5-minute limit and unlock: – Unlimited video & audio recording per session – 1080p & 4K resolution – 60fps frame rate – Ultra audio quality (256kbps stereo) Free version: 5 min per session, 720p/30fps, standard audio. Privacy: All recordings stay on your device and your iCloud. No analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Screenshots

Float Cam4 screens
RecVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RecVault at none against Float Cam's shown. RecVault also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Float Cam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RecVault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Float Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, RecVault every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Float Cam versus RecVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloat CamRecVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTry the Colors s. r. o.洪英 裴

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Float Cam

Subscriptions2
  • Float Cam Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Float Cam Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
One-time1
  • Float Cam Premium$29.99
1 purchases

RecVault

One-time1
  • RecVault Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Float Cam free?
Float Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RecVault free?
RecVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Float Cam or RecVault have ads?
Float Cam shows ads; RecVault does not.
Which is updated more often, Float Cam or RecVault?
Float Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and RecVault every 2 days. Most recently, Float Cam was updated on October 12, 2026 and RecVault on October 9, 2026.

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