Comparison

Pre Record Camera vs AlignCam

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

Head to head
About

Pre Record Camera

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 5 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. Official Website: https://meetfire.tech/timeback Privacy Policy: https://meetfire.tech/app/privacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all functions within Timeback. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Payment will be charged from your iTunes Account when you confirm the purchase. - Manage your subscription and disable auto renewal anytime in your iTunes Account Settings.

About

AlignCam

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Take the guesswork out of recreating a photo. AlignCam lets you choose a previous photo and see it as a transparent reference over your live camera. Adjust the opacity, hide the overlay when you want a clean view, and capture the next shot when the composition lines up. Useful for: • Workout progress photos • Beauty and skincare progress photos • Consistent product shots • Portraits and poses • Rooms and spaces • Recreating a favorite shot AlignCam is intentionally simple: • Choose one previous photo • See it over the live camera • Fine-tune the reference opacity • Switch between rear and front cameras • Capture, review, retake, or save • Add an optional date and short comment below your photo All features are free. No account, in-app purchases, or subscription required. A small banner on the home screen supports the app; no ads appear while choosing, taking, or reviewing photos. Your photos and comments stay on your iPhone and are never uploaded by AlignCam or sent to advertisers. You can take and save photos offline, even when ads are unavailable. Advertising privacy choices are available when required in your region. AlignCam helps you take photos with consistent framing. It does not measure muscle mass, diagnose skin conditions, or automatically analyze changes between photos.

Screenshots

Pre Record Camera4 screens
AlignCam2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AlignCam at none against Pre Record Camera's 3. AlignCam also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Pre Record Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. Pre Record Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AlignCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pre Record Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, AlignCam every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pre Record Camera versus AlignCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPre Record CameraAlignCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEETFIRE LIMITEDTakuya Sakamoto

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pre Record Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$2.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP$14.99
None

AlignCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pre Record Camera free?
Pre Record Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlignCam free?
AlignCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pre Record Camera or AlignCam have ads?
AlignCam shows ads; Pre Record Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Pre Record Camera or AlignCam?
Pre Record Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and AlignCam every 10 days. Most recently, Pre Record Camera was updated on November 8, 2026 and AlignCam on November 6, 2026.

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