Comparison

TimeBack vs RewindCam

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

Head to head
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.

About

RewindCam

Features
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RewindCam keeps a short, real-time video buffer while you use the camera. When something happens, tap REWIND to save the moments before it and the seconds after it as one complete video. The video is prepared on your iPhone and automatically added to Photos. Built for fishing, fitness, sports, and everyday moments: • Save what just happened without recording long clips • Choose the look-back time and automatic or manual follow-up recording • Keep using LIVE after a clip is saved • Play, share, and manage finished videos in Photos • No account or cloud gallery required Free includes a 10-second look-back, automatic 0/5/10-second follow-up recording, and 720p at 30 fps. Pro unlocks longer look-back options, recording until you end it manually, 1080p/4K resolution, and 60 fps where supported. Available options depend on your iPhone, storage, permissions, and current system state. Optional free tools help you capture from a fixed position: enable voice saving with one custom save phrase, a composition grid, and a level indicator. Voice saving uses Apple’s on-device speech recognition on supported devices and languages. The first setup may need internet access to download language resources; recognition then runs offline without uploading your audio. A voice phrase starts saving only; use the on-screen control to end manual recording. These tools are off by default. RewindCam cannot recover video from before the camera was opened. It does not promise background or lock-screen recording. Camera and microphone permissions are used to capture video and sound; Photos access is used to add finished videos to your library. Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://john-funcity.github.io/RewindCam-support-site/terms/

Screenshots

TimeBack4 screens
RewindCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeBack at none against RewindCam's 2. TimeBack also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RewindCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TimeBack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeBack ships an update daily, RewindCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
TimeBack versus RewindCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeBackRewindCam
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEETFIRE LIMITED婉平 罗

In-app purchases

None

TimeBack

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RewindCam

Subscriptions1
  • RewindCam Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • RewindCam Pro$3.99

Questions

Is TimeBack free?
TimeBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RewindCam free?
RewindCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeBack or RewindCam have ads?
Neither TimeBack nor RewindCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeBack or RewindCam?
TimeBack ships an update daily, and RewindCam fortnightly. Most recently, TimeBack was updated on October 20, 2026 and RewindCam on October 10, 2026.

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