Comparison

Video Pause vs Vizzywig

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

Head to head
About

Video Pause

Easily record videos with the ability to pause and resume without complex editing. Capture action sequences, snap photos, and zoom while recording. Supports square video and portrait recording with landscape output.

Highlights
  • Pause and resume recording
  • Snap photos while recording
  • Zoom while recording
  • Square video capture
  • Portrait recording with landscape output
  • Automatic saving options
  • Video stabilization
Features
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Video Pause simply allows you to record, pause, resume and stop video. ▸ No lengthy and tedious editing, splicing and combining of numerous clips when all you really needed was a pause button ▸ Capture your kids sports action sequences in one clip (Yes, soccer and little league parents, this app was made for you) and then easily re-watch that back on your Apple TV (item sold separately). ▸ Universal App: One price fits all (use for your iPad, iPhone and/or iPod Touch and pay only once) ▶ Some features include: ▸ Ability to snap photos while recording video ▸ Ability to Zoom while recording, paused or stopped (device must support video zooming) ▸ Square video capture support (Thanks for your patience Vine fans! See the 'Video Aspect Ratio' option under settings) ▸ Not only is Square (1:1 aspect ratio) supported, you are now able to record video holding device vertically (Portrait) but getting landscape (16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios) output! (Again, see the 'Video Aspect Ratio' option under settings) ▸ SWIPE UP to access photos library so you can view and play what you just recorded (Recording must be paused or stopped) ▸ SWIPE LEFT or RIGHT to access settings ▸ If you leave the app, get a phone call or turn off the device, you now have the options to automatically save, pause or discard the video when recording or in pause mode (See 'When Leaving app (Multicasting)' under settings) ▸ Video stabilization is automatically enabled but can also be disabled (Configurable under settings) ▸ To pause/resume video simply tap once anywhere on the screen (Also configurable)

About

Vizzywig

Create professional-quality movies in minutes with this all-in-one video recording and editing app. It offers multi-camera support, advanced editing tools, and a library of creative assets.

Highlights
  • 4K and 5K multi-camera recording
  • Live switching and real-time editing
  • Universal Picker for importing multiple clips
  • Add music, intros, titles, and credits
  • Professional-grade music tracks
  • Remote camera control for up to 16 devices
Features
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Shoot and edit in the same place. Vizzywig lets you trim clips, add titles, choose music and pick a studio intro without ever leaving the camera — so your video comes together between takes, not afterwards. EDIT WHILE YOU SHOOT • Tap any clip to trim it while the camera keeps running • Add titles and credits on set • Choose background music between takes • Pick a studio intro before you have finished shooting • Reorder clips as you go CAMERA • Record in 4K, 5K anamorphic, HD, and high-resolution 4:3 • ProRes 422 HQ and Apple Log • HDR 10-bit video recording (Rec. 2020 / HLG) • Anamorphic desqueeze — full-sensor capture, widescreen output • Frame rates from 12fps to 60fps • Manual white balance, focus, and exposure • Real-time filters with Metal pipeline • Dual capture — front and rear cameras simultaneously • Multiclip pause/resume with camera switching • Edit-while-you-shoot timeline EDITOR • Zoomable timeline with a fixed playhead and filmstrip previews • Undo and redo any edit • Timeline-based multi-clip editor • 16 transition types including dissolve, wipe, and slide • Ken Burns pan and zoom effects • Trim, split, and rearrange clips • Per-clip volume control and background music mixing • Title and credits overlays with custom fonts • Multiclip editor for switching between camera angles • Export to Camera Roll or share directly BUILT FOR MODERN IPHONE • Completely rebuilt in Swift and SwiftUI • Liquid Glass design • Portrait-first camera inspired by Apple Camera • Dynamic focal length pills for lens switching • Automatic legacy project migration Vizzywig Pro subscription unlocks recording and exporting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://i4software.com/privacy

Screenshots

Video Pause2 screens
Vizzywig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vizzywig at Free against Video Pause's $1.99. Vizzywig also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (48% vs 36%). Video Pause's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

Vizzywig is free to download; Video Pause costs $1.99 up front. Vizzywig sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Video Pause asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vizzywig holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Video Pause's written reviews are positive against 48% of Vizzywig's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Pause ships an update monthly, Vizzywig every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Video Pause versus Vizzywig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo PauseVizzywig
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (17 ratings)3.7 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews47.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1749 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPachyderm Softwarei4software

Customer experience

Video Pause

All ratings17 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative57.6%

Vizzywig

All ratings49 ratings
Positive67.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative46.7%

Bugs and requests

Video Pause

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Vizzywig

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • UI bugs (recently fixed)
  • App automatically exits randomly
  • Videos lost
  • Validation error on iPhone
  • App crashes when starting recording
Show 17 more
  • App crashes when importing media
  • Frame rates change without notice
  • Exporting fails or crashes phone
  • Exported video is blank or white with logo
  • Issues with 4K full sensor mode (OIS not working)
  • Export to camera roll fails
  • OIS not working with anamorphic lens
  • App crashes when changing settings
  • App crashes when exporting
  • Exporting takes forever or doesn't happen
  • Settings reset after each clip
  • No focus lock or white balance control on iPhone 5s
  • App freezes
  • App crashes
  • Not uploading media
  • Restore purchase option not working
  • App doesn't open without subscription

Requested features

20 requests
  • Support for LOG recording
  • Update for iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • ProRes video and ProRes LOG support
  • Multi-camera setups improvement
  • Translate app into multiple languages
Show 15 more
  • Switch multi-camera lenses remotely
  • Remote front or rear camera control
  • Remote zoom functions
  • Add GoPro cameras as remote multi-cam
  • Support H.264 codec in 5K buffer mode
  • ISO control
  • Histograms
  • WB control
  • In-app instructions and tips
  • Better looking UI/modern design
  • Update Apple Watch version
  • Support iCloud import
  • Add still shot functionality
  • Improve editing features (cutting, etc.)
  • Option to remove app logo/name from credits

In-app purchases

None

Video Pause

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Vizzywig

Subscriptions3
  • All-Access (Weekly)$1.997 Days
  • All-Access (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • All-Access (Yearly)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Video Pause free?
Video Pause costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vizzywig free?
Vizzywig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Pause or Vizzywig?
Vizzywig is rated higher. Video Pause averages 3.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Vizzywig averages 3.7 from 49 ratings.
Do Video Pause or Vizzywig have ads?
Neither Video Pause nor Vizzywig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Pause or Vizzywig?
Video Pause ships an update monthly, and Vizzywig every 5 weeks. Most recently, Video Pause was updated on October 14, 2026 and Vizzywig on October 8, 2026.

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