# Flip Camera vs Nonstop Cam

The clearest difference is rating: Nonstop Cam at 4.6 against Flip Camera's 2.9. Nonstop Cam also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 28%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 44 months). Flip Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nonstop Cam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Flip Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nonstop Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonstop Cam has 677 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Flip Camera's written reviews are positive against 62% of Nonstop Cam's.

Flip Camera ships an update every 44 months, Nonstop Cam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Camera | Nonstop Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-camera/id973845708/reviews) | **[4.6 (677 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonstop-cam-pause-and-switch/id1492988563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **677** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **62.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cogniter Technologies Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/478571271) | [Whizpool](https://appshunter.io/developer/403929838) |

## What reviewers say

### Flip Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-camera/id973845708)

Record videos seamlessly by switching between your device's front and rear cameras during a single take. This app acts like having two cameramen, allowing you to capture a scene and your reaction simultaneously without post-editing.

**Highlights:** Record with front and rear cameras, Switch cameras during recording, Continuous video capture, Simultaneous scene and reaction recording, No post-editing required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nonstop Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonstop-cam-pause-and-switch/id1492988563)

Record and pause single, continuous videos from your camera, resuming exactly where you left off. Seamlessly switch between cameras during recording without losing footage. Ideal for vloggers seeking a hassle-free recording experience without tedious editing.

**Highlights:** Pause and resume recording, Switch between front and back cameras, Autosave recordings in drafts, Record unlimited video length, Zoom in and out, Mute and un-mute audio, Record HD videos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏸️ Pause and resume recording feature
- 🔄 Switch between front and back cameras while recording
- 💡 Innovative pause functionality not standard on phones
- 🆓 Free app with useful features
- 📱 Simple and easy-to-use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Ads appear at inconvenient moments (especially during export)
- 💾 Frequent video saving and export failures
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes during recording
- 🔐 Unexpected logout issues
- 📹 Video quality limited to 1080p, not 4K

**Reported bugs**

- Video export fails or gets stuck
- App logs user out unexpectedly
- Video data lost after pausing for extended periods
- Export ad blocks workflow and won't close properly
- Video processing hangs indefinitely

**Requested features**

- Ad-free paid version option
- Delete individual clips feature
- Built-in music/audio editing
- Photo library access from app
- Zoom slider for precise zooming


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Camera free?

Flip Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nonstop Cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flip Camera or Nonstop Cam?

Nonstop Cam is rated higher. Flip Camera averages 2.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Nonstop Cam averages 4.6 from 677 ratings.

### Do Flip Camera or Nonstop Cam have ads?

Nonstop Cam shows ads; Flip Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flip Camera or Nonstop Cam?

Flip Camera ships an update every 44 months, and Nonstop Cam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flip Camera was updated on June 1, 2026 and Nonstop Cam on September 29, 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.*