Comparison

DistractCam vs REC LOOP

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

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About

DistractCam

Features
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DistractCam helps you take natural photos of kids and pets by keeping them engaged and looking toward the camera. Show them something fun on screen, and the front camera automatically takes photos at timed intervals. A prominent "REC" indicator stays on screen throughout every session. HOW IT WORKS Show your child or pet an engaging photo or video on the phone screen. While they enjoy watching, DistractCam keeps them looking toward the camera and automatically captures photos. No forced posing needed — just happy, natural expressions. 1. Choose a photo or video from your library to show on screen 2. Set how many photos and how often 3. Tap Start and show them the screen — a recording indicator confirms the camera is active 4. Review your photos in History when the session ends All photos are saved to a DistractCam album in your Photo Library. FEATURES • Automatic photo capture at custom intervals (1-30 seconds) • Adjustable photo count (1-30 photos per session) • Use any photo or video from your library as on-screen content • Full-screen display with prominent "REC" recording indicator • Session history to review your captures • Works in portrait and landscape • Starter photo included — works right out of the box DISTRACTCAM PRO (One-Time Purchase) Unlock the full toolkit with a single purchase — no subscription: • Video recording — capture continuous video instead of photos • Flexible duration — record for a set time or until you stop • Burst mode — take rapid shots at each interval • Sound effects — play attention-grabbing sounds • Voice prompts — record and play custom voice prompts • Animation overlay — add sparkles, bubbles, or stars on screen • Slow motion — record at 120fps PRIVACY FIRST DistractCam works entirely on your device. No accounts, no cloud uploads, no analytics, no tracking. Your family photos stay on your phone. PERFECT FOR • Parents who want natural, relaxed photos of their kids • Pet owners trying to keep pets looking at the camera • Anyone who wants great photos without forced posing

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REC LOOP

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REC LOOP. Train within the limit. Repeat until it's your best. Keep only what matters. REC LOOP is a continuous recording app built around short countdowns and repeated takes. TRAINING — Build the ability to perform within a time limit Set a time limit and practice fitting your performance into it — speaking, performing, or playing an instrument within 10, 20, or 30 seconds. When one take ends, the next countdown starts immediately, giving you no time to stop and overthink. BEST TAKE — Keep trying until you get the one Record the same performance over and over. Every repeat is another chance to capture the moment when everything comes together. A SMARTER WAY TO MANAGE YOUR TAKES Your takes are kept temporarily while you record. When you're finished, review them all and save only the ones you want to keep. No clutter. No hundreds of unnecessary videos. FEATURES • Set the take length, rest time, and number of repeats, and the loop runs on its own • A 3Ā·2Ā·1 countdown before each take • Remaining seconds on screen, placed and sized however you like, and optionally written into the video • A start sound that never ends up in your video • Switch cameras and zoom, even while recording • A built-in metronome with adjustable BPM • Switch between 4K and HD • Turn on the flashlight while you shoot

Screenshots

DistractCam4 screens
REC LOOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: REC LOOP at none against DistractCam's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. DistractCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. REC LOOP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
DistractCam versus REC LOOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistractCamREC LOOP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOLAV KOLBUJunpei Okumura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DistractCam

One-time1
  • DistractCam Pro$2.99
None

REC LOOP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DistractCam free?
DistractCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REC LOOP free?
REC LOOP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DistractCam or REC LOOP have ads?
Neither DistractCam nor REC LOOP shows ads.

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