Comparison

Viddycom vs Record Now Video Camera

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

Head to head
About

Viddycom

Control your camera using natural language commands to take photos and record videos hands-free. This app allows you to adjust settings, zoom, and even cancel shots with just your voice, making solo filming effortless.

Highlights
  • Natural language voice commands
  • Hands-free photo and video capture
  • Simultaneous command execution
  • Background blur effect
  • Burst photo mode
  • Smooth zoom control
  • Delayed recording start
  • Subject tracking
  • Steady video mode
  • On-screen guides
Features
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The camera that listens. Talk to your camera and it does the rest. Viddycom is the first natural-language, voice-controlled iOS camera app for people who shoot alone. You just talk to it like a person. No running back before the shutter goes. No reaching for the button. TALK TO IT LIKE A PERSON There's nothing to memorise. Say "take a photo", "start recording", "zoom in a bit" — however it comes out of your mouth. It's listening from the moment you open it, so once you're in position you never touch the phone again. ASK FOR THREE THINGS AT ONCE "Blur the background, zoom in, then take three photos." It does them in order — so you can set the whole shot up from across the room. WHAT YOU CAN ASK FOR, AND WHY YOU'D WANT TO Blur the background Softens whatever's behind you, so people look at you and not the mess in the room. The expensive-camera look, without the expensive camera. A burst of photos — several in one go Say "take five photos" and it fires off five in a row. Instead of one stiff pose, you get a handful to choose from, so there's always a good one. Changed your mind halfway? Say "cancel" and it stops, keeping the ones already taken. Slow, smooth zoom Say "zoom to five, slowly" and it glides there. Pinching with your fingers looks jerky; this looks like someone else is operating the camera for you. Recording that waits for you "Start recording in five seconds" gives you time to set the phone down and get into place — so your videos don't all start with you lunging back to your seat. Stay the right size in shot Say "track me" and it adjusts as you move closer or further away, keeping you the same size on screen, so you don't shrink into the background every time you step back. Steadier video Say "steady mode on" before you start walking and the shake comes out — handheld footage that doesn't look handheld. A grid for straight shots Ask for a grid and rule-of-thirds guides appear, so your horizon is level and your subject sits where you want it. Framing guides for each platform Ask to frame for TikTok, Reels or YouTube and that platform's crop appears on screen, so you leave room for captions instead of cropping your own head off. It is a viewfinder guide only — your photo or video is saved exactly as shot. Take it back Say "bin that" straight after a shot and it's gone. No hunting through your camera roll later to delete the bad one. MADE FOR FILMING YOURSELF Built for anyone shooting alone — TikTok, Instagram, or just getting a photo of yourself that doesn't look like a selfie. Front or back camera. Photos or video. Upright or on its side. ACCOUNT Viddycom needs a free account so your settings and subscription follow you between devices. Sign in with Apple, Google, or an email address. SHARE IT Every Viddycom subscriber gets a link to share. For each month someone you introduced stays subscribed, you earn credit. SUBSCRIPTION Viddycom Pro unlocks everything, with a free trial for eligible new subscribers. $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://viddycom.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Record Now Video Camera

Features
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Record Now Video Camera is built around one idea: open the app, and it's already recording. There are no modes, no menus, and no record button. Close the app and your video is saved to your Camera Roll automatically. Done. I didn't streamline the process. I eliminated it. One tap from your home screen to recording video. No app can do it faster. No app can do it simpler. The best anyone else can do is tie it for speed and efficiency. A zoom slider that actually makes sense. No pinching. No awkward two-handed grip. Just a smooth vertical slider on the right side of the screen. Drag up to zoom in, drag down to zoom out. Precise control at normal zoom levels, fast movement when you need it. Captures photos too. Tap anywhere on the screen while recording to grab a still photo. Your video keeps rolling without missing a frame. Remembers how you work. If you use the front camera, Record Now opens to the front camera next time, already recording. Vloggers and content creators, this one is for you. Records in stunning 4K. Up to 4K 60fps with cinematic stabilization, a zoom slider, and torch control. All without a single button to press. Completely private. No analytics. No tracking. No data collection of any kind. Your videos stay on your device, period. Record Now is for parents who almost missed the moment. For travelers who fumbled for the record button. For vloggers who want to hit record the instant inspiration strikes. For anyone who has ever thought there has to be a faster way. Open it. You're already recording.

Screenshots

Viddycom4 screens
Record Now Video Camera2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Viddycom at 18.6 against Record Now Video Camera's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Viddycom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Record Now Video Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viddycom ships an update every 3 weeks, Record Now Video Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Viddycom versus Record Now Video Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViddycomRecord Now Video Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViddycom LtdMichael Seneschal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Viddycom

Subscriptions2
  • Founder Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Founder Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Record Now Video Camera

One-time1
  • Record Now Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Viddycom free?
Viddycom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Record Now Video Camera free?
Record Now Video Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Viddycom or Record Now Video Camera have ads?
Neither Viddycom nor Record Now Video Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Viddycom or Record Now Video Camera?
Viddycom ships an update every 3 weeks, and Record Now Video Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Viddycom was updated on November 5, 2026 and Record Now Video Camera on November 9, 2026.

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