# Video Self Timer vs Run That Back

The clearest difference is rating: Run That Back at 5.0 against Video Self Timer's 3.0. Run That Back also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Video Self Timer's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Run That Back holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Self Timer has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video Self Timer ships an update every 10 months, Run That Back every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Self Timer | Run That Back |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-self-timer/id859198841/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-that-back/id6748415142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 50 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cogniter Technologies Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/478571271) | [Spencer William Coffin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825694019) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Self Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-self-timer/id859198841)

Capture yourself in videos with a customizable countdown timer. Record in high quality, including slow-motion, and control audio and flash settings. Easily trim and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, High-quality recording (60 FPS), Slow-motion recording (240 FPS), Audio and flash control, Front and rear camera support, Video trimming and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Run That Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-that-back/id6748415142)

This app automatically records video, capturing only the most important moments and intelligently managing storage. It offers flexible recording durations, dual camera support, and easy export options for seamless sharing and backup.

**Highlights:** Automatic dashcam mode, Flexible recording durations, Dual camera support, Intelligent storage management, Highlights system, Export to Photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Self Timer free?

Video Self Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Run That Back free?

Run That Back is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Video Self Timer or Run That Back?

Run That Back is rated higher. Video Self Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Run That Back averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Video Self Timer or Run That Back have ads?

Neither Video Self Timer nor Run That Back shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Self Timer or Run That Back?

Video Self Timer ships an update every 10 months, and Run That Back every 2 months. Most recently, Video Self Timer was updated on June 8, 2026 and Run That Back on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*