Tapclip : Highlight Camera vs TimeBack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tapclip : Highlight Camera
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Tap while you're filming, and Tapclip keeps that moment for you, starting a few seconds before your tap. Tap as often as you like. They all become one short video. Sound familiar? You filmed the whole game, and now it's too long to find the one part you actually wanted. You keep filming, and finding the good part later is always a chore. That's what Tapclip is for. You're filming, something happens, and you think "That's the one!" Just tap the screen. That's all it takes. Tapclip keeps the seconds before and after your tap, then joins every moment you tapped into a single short video. Your best moments, always easy to watch again. Three steps 1. Start recording 2. Tap the screen when something good happens 3. Stop, and your best moments are already one short video Tidy it up afterwards - Save all your clips joined together as one video - Trim the start and end of any clip, one second at a time - Delete a clip you tapped by mistake - Play any clip back to check it - Reorder your clips (Tapclip Pro) - Save or share clips one at a time (Tapclip Pro) Go further with Tapclip Pro - No watermark - No recording time limit - Choose your own before and after seconds - Reorder, save and share clips one at a time Tapclip Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kenchiiiii1234.github.io/tapclip-privacy/ Support: https://kenchiiiii1234.github.io/tapclip-support/
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeBack at none against Tapclip : Highlight Camera's 3. TimeBack also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Tapclip : Highlight Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TimeBack asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tapclip : Highlight Camera ships an update every 2 days, TimeBack daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tapclip : Highlight Camera | TimeBack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kenichiro takano | MEETFIRE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Tapclip : Highlight Camera
- Tapclip Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Tapclip Pro Yearly$21.991 Year
- Tapclip Pro (Lifetime)$49.99
TimeBack
No in-app purchases
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