Comparison

Fragments vs MiniView

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

Head to head
About

Fragments

Features
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Stop editing. Start vlogging. Record short clips all day, tap once at night for a finished mini-vlog. No account. No uploads. Private on your phone. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Capture your day — 3s, 5s, 15s, 30s or No Limit 2. Tap Make my vlog — clips stitch in order, hard cuts 3. Share — save to Photos or post straight to TikTok & Reels WHY FRAGMENTS? • Small moments. One tap. No timelines, no editor. • Your clips, one finished vlog — chronological, ready to post. • Add one line. Make it yours — optional caption on every clip. • Mute noisy clips, keep only the sound that matters. • 3-2-1 timer for hands-free shots. • A simple home for every vlog — Archive, Favorites, daily reminder. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No sign-up, no cloud. Your vlogs live on this iPhone. Delete the app = delete your vlogs. That's the point. Built for daily vloggers. Portrait 9:16. Free for iPhone. Record your day. One tap. Done.

About

MiniView

Features
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MiniView: Vlogging Camera Less screen. More vlogging. MiniView transforms your phone into a more comfortable handheld vlogging camera. With a compact live preview and a large inactive grip area, you get a steadier hold, fewer accidental touches, and a cleaner recording experience—all without extra accessories. Designed for creators who prefer a simple camera instead of a complicated editor. Why MiniView? Record naturally with a minimalist interface that helps you focus on your story, not the controls. Easy Grip The unique MiniView layout turns the unused screen space into a comfortable grip area for steadier handheld recording and fewer accidental touches. Quick Cleanup Made a mistake? Remove unwanted clips in seconds before exporting. No complicated timeline—just fast cleanup so your footage is ready for your favourite editing app. Low-Key Recording Capture landscape videos while holding your phone vertically for a more discreet and comfortable filming experience. MiniWide Record a wider landscape perspective while keeping the phone in portrait orientation. Reframe Quickly convert your landscape recordings into portrait videos for Shorts, Reels and TikTok. Light Pad The unused screen area can act as a soft light source to brighten your face while recording in darker environments. OLED Battery Friendly The large black grip area can reduce display power usage on OLED devices by keeping much of the screen inactive. Minimal by Design A clean Liquid Glass-inspired interface keeps distractions away so you can focus on creating. One Purchase. Yours Forever. Unlock every Pro feature with a single one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Whether you’re starting your vlogging journey or simply want a cleaner, more comfortable way to record, MiniView helps you focus on what matters—creating.

Screenshots

Fragments4 screens
MiniView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fragments at none against MiniView's 1. Fragments also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MiniView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fragments asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fragments ships an update every 2 days, MiniView weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Fragments versus MiniView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFragmentsMiniView
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEDISON MODESTOKristian Olidana

In-app purchases

None

Fragments

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MiniView

One-time1
  • MiniView Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Fragments free?
Fragments is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MiniView free?
MiniView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fragments or MiniView have ads?
Neither Fragments nor MiniView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fragments or MiniView?
Fragments ships an update every 2 days, and MiniView weekly. Most recently, Fragments was updated on October 14, 2026 and MiniView on October 19, 2026.

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