Screen Off Recorder vs YokoCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Off Recorder
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Screen Off Recorder is a native iOS camera app built for outdoor POV and long takes. Mount your iPhone and keep recording through hikes, runs, ski days, and road trips—or set it on a desk tripod for classes and meetings. It supports front+back dual camera, Apple Watch remote control, and album timestamps. THE CORE IDEA While recording, tap Screen Off: a near-black full-screen overlay lowers brightness to save power, stay cool, and prevent accidental taps. Recording continues as long as the app stays in the foreground. Tap to wake the controls, then Stop & Save to Photos or discard the clip. A SIMPLER CAMERA SCREEN (1.7) • Turn dual cam on or off with one tap at the top right; long-press it for quick layout, aspect, and border options • The Adjust panel at the top right holds every shooting setting: quality, frame rate, stabilization, and default lens in single cam; layout, aspect, border, and frame rate in dual cam—with a live preview above • The album button at the bottom left includes tools to timestamp videos from Photos; while recording, it becomes the Screen Off button • Faster, more reliable switching between single and dual cam DUAL CAMERA • Record front and back cameras at once into a single video in Photos—capture the view and your reaction together • Picture-in-picture: drag the inset, resize with the corner handle or a pinch; aspects 16:9 / 1:1 / 4:5 / 5:4 / 9:16; position and size are remembered • Long-edge split: top/bottom in portrait, left/right in landscape • Border styles: None, Thin white, Thick white, Black, Soft white • Tap the inset or the bottom-right button to swap views; Apple Watch preview follows the current primary view • Requires iPhone XS/XR or later (A12+), or iPad with A12X or later. Stabilization and lens switching are unavailable in dual-cam mode DYNAMIC TIMESTAMP • Open the album button at the bottom left, pick a video, and burn in a clock that advances with the capture time • Six positions with live preview; multiple styles (classic, outline, yellow, cyan, red, and more) • Saves a new video and keeps the original; HDR / Dolby Vision sources export as SDR LONG TAKES, LESS WORRY • Dark Screen Off overlay; the recording indicator stays visible • Auto Save & Continue (off by default): every 5/10/15/30/60 minutes, save the current clip to Photos and immediately continue • Stop & Save ends the session after saving the current clip; Discard drops only the unsaved segment APPLE WATCH REMOTE • Start/stop and save, preview the shot, enter Screen Off, and adjust settings from your wrist • Live preview mirrors your iPhone framing (unavailable while recording); follows the primary view in dual cam • The Watch app installs with the iPhone app HOW IT WORKS • Native Swift + AVFoundation—not a WebView shell • Single cam: frame rates, 1080p/4K, Ultra Wide / Wide / Telephoto (device-dependent), zoom, tap to focus, motion stabilization (best at 1080p + Ultra Wide) • Tap Screen Off while recording, or let it turn on ~3 seconds after you start • Orientation follows how you hold the phone PRIVACY & DATA • No account required • No upload to our servers—videos are saved to your on-device Photos library • iCloud Photos sync, if enabled, is managed by Apple IMPORTANT NOTES • Screen Off is an in-app blackout—not recording after the side-button hardware lock. Keep the app in the foreground. • Dual cam uses more power and generates more heat than single cam; watch battery and temperature on long takes. • Timestamps are on-device post-processing, not burned in live while recording. • Auto-save creates separate clips with a brief gap between them. • Watch preview and instant remote control require the iPhone app in the foreground. • Green/orange privacy indicators while recording are normal on iOS. • Record only where you have permission and follow local laws. Screen Off Recorder—you just go. The camera keeps rolling.
YokoCam
This app allows you to capture moments even if you didn't start recording beforehand. It offers up to 120 seconds of pre-recording, voice control, and volume button activation for hands-free operation. Ideal for outdoor activities and spontaneous events.
- 120s pre-recording
- Voice control for recording and flashlight
- Volume button recording
- Multi-camera support
- Professional video stabilization
- Power-saving black screen recording
- Recording recovery
- Landscape & portrait recording
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YokoCam is a professional sports video camera with up to 120 seconds of pre-recording. Designed for outdoor activities, fishing, lure fishing, cycling, skiing, pet moments, and more. No need to start recording in advance. When a special moment happens, simply press the record button, and YokoCam automatically saves up to 120 seconds of footage before the button was pressed while continuing to record the complete event. No more hours of waiting with the camera recording just in case. Save battery and storage space while easily capturing every moment worth keeping. 【Key Features】 · 120s Pre-Recording: Adjustable from 15 to 120 seconds. Capture great moments even if you didn't start recording beforehand. · Voice Control: Supports custom voice commands to control recording and flashlight, keeping your hands free. · Volume Button Control: Start recording quickly using your phone's volume buttons without looking at the screen. · Multi-Camera Support: Switch between ultra-wide, wide, telephoto, and front cameras. · Professional Stabilization: Multiple stabilization levels help keep your videos smooth during movement. · Power-Saving Black Screen Recording: Reduces screen power consumption for longer outdoor recording sessions. · Recording Recovery: Recover recorded videos after interruptions caused by incoming calls, low battery, or unexpected exits. · Landscape & Portrait Recording: Freely switch between horizontal and vertical shooting to fit different creative needs. 【Scenarios】 · Fishing / Lure Fishing: No need to keep recording while waiting for a bite. Use voice commands or buttons to quickly capture the moment. · Outdoor Sports: While cycling, skiing, skateboarding, and more, record effortlessly without frequently operating your phone. · Night Recording: Control the flashlight with voice commands to quickly adjust shooting conditions in low-light environments. · Pets & Daily Life: No need to start recording in advance. Save the moments that happened just before you pressed record. YokoCam - always ready to capture your moments. USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: YokoCam at Free against Screen Off Recorder's $1.99. Screen Off Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#74 vs unranked). On update cadence and ads 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
YokoCam is free to download; Screen Off Recorder costs $1.99 up front. YokoCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Screen Off Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Screen Off Recorder ships an update every 2 weeks, YokoCam weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Off Recorder | YokoCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #74 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wujie Yibang (fuzhou) Software Technology Co., Ltd | 景江 雷 |
In-app purchases
Screen Off Recorder
No in-app purchases
YokoCam
- YokoCam Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- YokoCam Pro (Lifetime)$19.99









