Comparison

YokoCam vs TimeBack

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

TimeBack

This camera app continuously buffers recent footage, allowing you to save moments that have already happened. Capture unexpected events without constantly recording, saving storage space and battery life. Offers advanced controls and multiple recording options for various scenarios.

Highlights
  • Continuous pre-recording buffer
  • Instant replay saving
  • 4K video recording
  • Pro camera controls (ISO, shutter, WB)
  • Quick recording via volume buttons
  • Voice control for recording
  • Power-saving mode
Features
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TimeBack is a pre-recording camera and instant replay camera that continuously buffers recent footage, so when something happens, just press record to save what happened before and after. No need to record continuously while waiting, helping you avoid unwanted footage and save storage space. Perfect for fishing, sports, travel, pets, family moments, and everyday life. 【Key Features】 PRE-RECORDING CAMERA Set the pre-record duration for up to 2 minutes. 4K VIDEO RECORDING Record clear, detailed videos in up to 4K resolution. PRO CAMERA CONTROLS Adjust ISO, shutter speed, white balance, exposure, and more. QUICK RECORDING Start or stop recording with the volume buttons. VOICE CONTROL Start or stop recording with voice commands. POWER-SAVING RECORDING Reduce screen power consumption during long recordings. VIDEO MANAGEMENT Review, organize, and export your videos in the app. 【USE CASES】 FISHING Wait for the bite and capture the moment the fish takes the bait. SPORTS Capture unexpected highlights while skiing, cycling, skating, playing basketball, football, tennis, and more. TRAVEL & OUTDOOR MOMENTS Record scenery and unexpected moments along the way. BABIES & FAMILY Capture first steps, funny expressions, spontaneous reactions, playtime, and other moments that happen before you have time to press record. PETS Catch your cat or dog running, getting into mischief, or being playful. DRIVING & DASHCAM Use TimeBack as a flexible camera with a replay buffer when you want to preserve something that just happened. Save recent footage without keeping every minute as a permanent video file. 【FAQ】 Q1: What is pre-recording?
 A: Pre-recording is TimeBack's core feature. The camera continuously buffers recent footage. When you press record, the buffered footage and live recording are saved together as one video, capturing the full moment before and after the action. Q2: Does pre-recording use a lot of storage?
 A: No. Buffered footage isn't continuously saved as video files. Only the footage you choose to record is saved. Otherwise, the buffer continuously overwrites itself, using less storage than recording continuously for a long time. Q3: Can I use TimeBack without pre-recording?
 A: Yes. TimeBack also works as a regular camera with 4K video recording, camera controls, and voice control. Simply turn off pre-recording when you don't need it.

Screenshots

YokoCam3 screens
TimeBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeBack at none against YokoCam's 2. TimeBack also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. YokoCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TimeBack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YokoCam ships an update weekly, TimeBack daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
YokoCam versus TimeBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYokoCamTimeBack
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer景江 雷MEETFIRE LIMITED

Customer experience

YokoCam

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TimeBack

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

YokoCam

Subscriptions1
  • YokoCam Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • YokoCam Pro (Lifetime)$19.99
None

TimeBack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YokoCam free?
YokoCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeBack free?
TimeBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do YokoCam or TimeBack have ads?
Neither YokoCam nor TimeBack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YokoCam or TimeBack?
YokoCam ships an update weekly, and TimeBack daily. Most recently, YokoCam was updated on October 4, 2026 and TimeBack on October 3, 2026.

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