# PauseCam Video Recorder Camera vs InShot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InShot at 86% against PauseCam Video Recorder Camera's 37%. InShot also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.5M vs 13K). PauseCam Video Recorder Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PauseCam Video Recorder Camera sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and InShot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InShot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of PauseCam Video Recorder Camera's written reviews are positive against 86% of InShot's.

PauseCam Video Recorder Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, InShot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PauseCam Video Recorder Camera | InShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pausecam-video-recorder-camera/id923045172/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **2.5M** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 45 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roger Ramezani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498324881) | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) |

## What reviewers say

### PauseCam Video Recorder Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pausecam-video-recorder-camera/id923045172)

Easily record videos with the ability to pause and resume your recording at any time. Enhance your footage with a built-in editor, apply various filters, and share your creations directly to social media or cloud services.

**Highlights:** Pause and resume video recording, Video trimming and cutting, 4K video support, Multiple video filters, Cloud-synced filters, Direct social media sharing, Unlimited video length

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Better quality video | $0.99 | one-time |
| No watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video Editor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock everything | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Pause and resume video recording
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for creating stop-motion animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require in-app purchases
- 🔒 Inability to share videos outside the app
- 🐛 Videos not saving properly
- 🔋 App crashes or becomes unresponsive
- 🚫 Limited video quality options without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Videos disappearing after recording
- App freezing or crashing during use
- Paid features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to delete individual video clips
- Implement video editing tools
- Allow video export to camera roll
- Add zoom functionality
- Improve video saving reliability


### InShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Photo & Video, #55 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create professional-looking videos and photos with a suite of AI-powered editing tools. Easily add captions, enhance visuals, remove backgrounds, and apply effects. Perfect for social media, business, or personal projects.

**Highlights:** AI-powered auto captions and speech-to-text, Video trimming, merging, and speed control, AI photo enhancement and background removal, Collage maker with customizable layouts, Add text, stickers, music, and voiceovers, Keyframe animation and smart tracking, Chroma key and picture-in-picture effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InShot Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Filter pack - CINEMA | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter pack - SKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| Video Effect - FORM Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Power | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Glitch | $3.99 | one-time |
| InShot Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Excellent editing features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💎 Comprehensive video editing capabilities
- 🤩 Impressive effects and transitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving and conversion issues
- 🐛 Glitchy performance and crashes
- 🔒 Limited cloud/cross-device sync
- 🔒 Restricted access to local media files
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Saved drafts randomly disappearing
- Video/audio desynchronization issues
- Crashes when editing long videos
- Difficulty accessing local media files

**Requested features**

- Green screen/chroma key support
- More advanced text animation options
- Improved audio editing tools
- Ability to save multiple projects/drafts
- Smoother integration with other apps/devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PauseCam Video Recorder Camera free?

PauseCam Video Recorder Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is InShot free?

InShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PauseCam Video Recorder Camera or InShot?

InShot is rated higher. PauseCam Video Recorder Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while InShot averages 4.8 from 2.5M ratings.

### Do PauseCam Video Recorder Camera or InShot have ads?

InShot shows ads; PauseCam Video Recorder Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, PauseCam Video Recorder Camera or InShot?

PauseCam Video Recorder Camera ships an update every 4 weeks, and InShot fortnightly. Most recently, PauseCam Video Recorder Camera was updated on November 6, 2026 and InShot on November 7, 2026.

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