Comparison

Blinkback vs TimeBack

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

Head to head
About

Blinkback

Features
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Kids don't warn you before their first steps. Dogs don't announce the zoomies. And nobody lands the trick while you're still opening the camera. Blinkback fixes that. While the camera is open it keeps a rolling buffer of the last several seconds. When something great happens, tap record β€” or just say "Blink it" β€” and your clip starts in the PAST, before you pressed the button, then keeps recording until you stop. One smooth video, saved straight to your Photos. It's the replay-buffer trick that broadcast sports and streamers use, finally in a camera anyone can use. CATCH THE MOMENT THAT ALREADY HAPPENED β€’ Reach up to 60 seconds into the past β€’ One tap saves everything from before you pressed record β€’ No stitching, no glitch β€” just one clean clip HANDS-FREE SAVING β€’ Say "Blink it!" and the clip saves itself β€’ "Blink stop" (or the record button) ends a recording β€’ Works with "Hey Siri, Blink it" too MADE FOR REAL MOMENTS β€’ Pinch to zoom up to 10x β€” even while recording β€’ Slow-mo: 120 frames per second, played back slower to study the moment β€’ Up to 4K quality with clear sound β€’ Auto orientation β€” clips always play the right way up REVIEW AND SHARE β€’ Built-in gallery with full-screen playback β€’ Draw over any frame with the telestrator pen β€” great for coaching β€’ Save an annotated frame, or share a clip anywhere PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ No account, no cloud, no tracking β€’ Everything is captured and saved on your device β€’ Voice detection runs entirely on your phone Try it free, then subscribe to keep saving without limits. Perfect for parents, coaches, skaters, pet owners β€” anyone whose best moments show up without warning. SUBSCRIPTION AND PURCHASE DETAILS Blinkback Unlimited unlocks unlimited clips and every feature: β€’ Unlimited Yearly β€” $34.99 USD per year, starting with a free 7-day trial β€’ Unlimited Monthly β€” $5.99 USD per month, starting with a free 7-day trial β€’ Blinkback Lifetime β€” $119.99 USD one-time purchase (not a subscription) The free trial is available to customers who haven't used it before, and the app shows the trial length and the price that follows before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. An auto-renewable subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://bi9dadi-cmd.github.io/blinkback-site/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): 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

Blinkback4 screens
TimeBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeBack at none against Blinkback's 3. TimeBack also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Blinkback's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Blinkback sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TimeBack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blinkback ships an update every 2 weeks, TimeBack daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Blinkback versus TimeBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlinkbackTimeBack
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDABBY TANGOG LEEMEETFIRE LIMITED

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Blinkback

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$79.99
None

TimeBack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blinkback free?
Blinkback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeBack free?
TimeBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blinkback or TimeBack have ads?
Neither Blinkback nor TimeBack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blinkback or TimeBack?
Blinkback ships an update every 2 weeks, and TimeBack daily. Most recently, Blinkback was updated on October 13, 2026 and TimeBack on October 20, 2026.

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