Comparison

Vizzywig vs REC

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

Head to head
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

About

REC

This app offers advanced video and audio controls for professional-quality recordings. It provides extensive camera settings, stabilization, resolutions, frame rates, and audio options. Features like timecode synchronization and intuitive manual controls help creators achieve precise results.

Highlights
  • Advanced camera settings
  • Manual focus and exposure control
  • Timecode synchronization
  • Multiple resolutions and frame rates
  • External microphone support
  • ProRes format support
  • External storage support
Features
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Elevate your video capturing with REC! Tailored for creators, it provides extensive video and audio options for professional-quality production effortlessly. Choose from a range of camera settings, stabilization options, resolutions, frame rates, and more to capture the perfect video every time. And with intuitive controls and an easy-to-read heads-up display, you can adjust focus, exposure, and more with just a tap. Plus, with REC's timecode feature, you can easily synchronize footage from multiple devices for seamless, multi-angle videos. Choose from "Time of Day" timecode or use Bluetooth sync with Tentacle Sync devices for precise, one-frame resolution synchronization. And with seamless management options, including preview, watch, and send directly to your photo library or favorite editing app, you can create and share professional-quality videos with ease. Here's a quick summary of REC's plethora of video options: - Camera: Front, Telephoto, Wide, Ultra-Wide (As available on your device.) - Camera Stabilization (As available by device and camera selection.) - Resolution: Open Gate, 4K, 1080p, 720p (As available by device.) - FPS: 240, 120, 60, 50, 48, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 (As available by device and camera selection.) - Bit Rate: Normal, High, Max - Dynamic Range: 8 Bit, 10 Bit, 10 Bit HDR (As available by device and other selections.) - Format: HEVC, H.264, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW HQ (As available by device and other selections.) - Lock Exposure and White Balance when recording begins. - Apple Log and Apple Log 2 support when recording in ProRes. - External storage support for iPhone 15 to 17 Pro using USB-C, Audio Here's a quick summary of REC's extensive audio options: - Microphone: Front, Back, Bottom, External (As available on your device.) - Microphone Gain control - Microphone Polar Pattern control: Choose omni, subcardioid, cardioid or stereo pickup depending on what best fits your usage. (As available by device and microphone.) - Sample Rate: 24Khz, 44.1Khz, 48Khz - Format: AAC, PCM Lot of options! But REC gives you simplicity along with flexibility, you'll never be able to select a combination that doesn't work with your device. Captivating Controls REC's floating buttons put pro level controls at your fingertips, and keeps them out of the way while you're focusing on what's important, shooting your video! A single tap brings up any of the control menus where you can adjust the white balance, shutter speed, ISO, EV, and focus manually. Or, use our intuitive touch controls to specify precisely where in your frame focus on and expose to. Quickly swap between the Wide, Ultra-Wide, Telephoto, or Front cameras and different formats with a flick of your finger, and your selection is always available at a glance. Optionally overlay a grid, and zoom in or out to help you frame the perfect shot every time. Terrific Timecodes REC provides two Timecode methods. The first one is "Time of Day", which simply records your device's clock information alongside the video. In order for it to work, just make sure all your devices are set to the same time. For really accurate and extremely simple synchronization, REC also provides Bluetooth sync using Tentacle Sync devices. Using Tentacle Timecode, REC is able to synchronize your iPhone footage with high accuracy. You can find more about the Tentacle Sync solutions at https://tentaclesync.com. Marvelous Management REC saves all of your videos seamlessly to the built-in manager that lets you quickly and easily preview your creations. Watch your shots at different speeds, and preview them without sound if you're trying to find the right shot to share in a sensitive environment. Sending a video to your photo library or favorite editor is just a tap away. Or if you'd prefer, send videos directly to the Photo Library and enjoy its seamless integration with any app that supports video. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vizzywig4 screens
REC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: REC at free with in-app purchases against Vizzywig's subscription. Vizzywig's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Vizzywig sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and REC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Vizzywig against 3.8 for REC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 70 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Vizzywig's written reviews are positive against 55% of REC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vizzywig ships an update every 5 weeks, REC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vizzywig versus REC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVizzywigREC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (48 ratings)3.8 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews55.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4870 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri4softwareLateNiteSoft S.L.

Customer experience

Vizzywig

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

REC

All ratings70 ratings
Positive68.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral13.3%
Negative31.6%

User reviews

Vizzywig

From 48 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ High video quality (4K)
  • 👍 Easy to use for some
  • 💡 Powerful features for video editing
  • 🚀 Fast performance for some users
  • 💎 Great for creating family movies

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive pricing/subscriptions
  • ❌ Frequent crashes
  • 📉 Poor user interface/clunky design
  • 🚫 Unreliable export/sharing
  • 🤔 Confusing to use/not user-friendly

REC

From 70 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 High quality video recording
  • 👍 Professional results for educators
  • 👍 Reliable and feature-rich
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
  • 👍 In-app storage for videos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Audio issues (no audio, hiss)
  • 🐛 App crashes (ProRes, audio interface)
  • 🐛 Video not saving/lost footage
  • 🐛 Freezing/lagging during recording
  • 🐛 Stabilization issues

Bugs and 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

REC

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • No audio after iOS update
  • ProRes recording errors
  • Footage not saved
  • App freezes during recording
  • App crashes when choosing ProRes
Show 18 more
  • App crashes when connected to audio interface
  • Video flickers when enabling autofocus
  • Stabilization not working
  • Black screen on iOS 16
  • Timecode not working (elapsed time only)
  • External mic button not touchable
  • App automatically starts recording
  • Gallery part of the app is malfunctioning
  • Cannot save to Photos (storage error)
  • Focus gets stuck at minimum distance
  • Recorder won't save recordings
  • Tools sometimes freeze
  • Stabilization not working at start/end of shots
  • Cannot monitor audio with EarPods
  • External stereo mic records in mono
  • Image stabilization not as good as native app
  • App crashes when opening gallery
  • App doesn't launch

Requested features

31 requests
  • Add pause and resume functionality
  • Add log profile for iPhone 15
  • Add LUT option
  • Add 50/60 kHz fix for framerates
  • Add focus loop
Show 26 more
  • Add focus peaking
  • Add zebra stripes
  • Add false colors
  • Add more resolution options
  • Add bitrate control
  • Add 59.94p frame rate option
  • Add offset option for frame rates
  • Add Apple Watch companion app for monitoring
  • Add log profile support
  • Add Slog3 support
  • Add German language support
  • Add remote control with preview for Apple Watch
  • Add 4K 60fps enablement
  • Add HDR 10bit 4K60fps support
  • Add manual zoom slider and buttons
  • Add support for iPad
  • Add stereo recording with external mics/interfaces
  • Add image stabilization improvement
  • Add automatic video saves to camera roll
  • Add manual mic audio adjustment
  • Add ability to disable microphone when needed
  • Add flash during video recording
  • Add user guide or documentation
  • Add zoom function
  • Add ability to switch to Camera+2 quickly
  • Add presets and ability to save/switch between them

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
3 purchases

REC

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$49.99

Questions

Is Vizzywig free?
Vizzywig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REC free?
REC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vizzywig or REC?
REC is rated higher. Vizzywig averages 3.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while REC averages 3.8 from 70 ratings.
Do Vizzywig or REC have ads?
Neither Vizzywig nor REC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vizzywig or REC?
Vizzywig ships an update every 5 weeks, and REC monthly. Most recently, Vizzywig was updated on October 21, 2026 and REC on October 18, 2026.

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