GotTheShot vs TimeBack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GotTheShot
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You don't always know a moment matters until it's already happened. GotTheShot keeps recording the whole time it's open, so the instant you realize something was worth keeping - you finally landed the trick, your kid took their first steps, the goal went in - you can save it after the fact. Why GotTheShot: - Get the shot you've been chasing. Try the trick 47 times; you only need to catch the one that worked. - You decide, not an algorithm. No AI guessing which moments matter. You choose, exactly when you know. - No more hours of footage to dig through. Nothing gets saved until you say it's worth keeping. - Skip the editing. No scrubbing through a 30-minute video hunting for ten good seconds. - Your camera roll stays clean. Capture as many attempts as you want; nothing clutters your library unless you export it. - Private by design. No account, no cloud, no tracking; your footage never leaves your iPhone until you export it. - Try it free. Pay once if you like it. No subscription, ever. Pick your window: Save the last 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 seconds; your choice, and you can change it any time, even mid-recording. GotTheShot keeps up to two full minutes ready to grab, so you can always reach back to the moment you almost missed. Records in crisp HD or 4K. How it works: Tap Record, and GotTheShot starts buffering, up to 120 seconds, your choice. When something happens, tap Capture to grab it. Keep going; capture as many moments as you want in one session. When you're done, review everything and export only what you want to keep.
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 GotTheShot's 1. TimeBack also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) 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. GotTheShot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TimeBack asks for nothing beyond the download.
GotTheShot ships an update monthly, TimeBack daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GotTheShot | TimeBack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | 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 | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CASSANDRA STUDIOS EOOD | MEETFIRE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
GotTheShot
- Unlimited Exports$9.99
TimeBack
No in-app purchases









