Easily and continuously record videos when app is in the background (BVR)
4.46·9,887 reviews·1,000,000+ downloads
About Background Video Recorder
Background Video Recorder is a tools app developed by Helge Apps.
Download Statistics
Background Video Recorder has been downloaded 2.1 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 61 thousand times.
User Ratings
Background Video Recorder is rated 4.46 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 9.9 thousand ratings.
App Information
Background Video Recorder is FREE to download. The APK download size is 7.26 MB. The latest version available is 1.1.21. The last update was on July 14, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Background Video Recorder requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play November 2023.
Description
Application to record video in the background using a widget, quick settings button at the notification panel or floating window which appears on the top of all other applications.
Privacy: All your recorded videos will be saved only on your local device. We never make backup copies of your videos (the application doesn't have and doesn't connect to the servers)
Features: - Background video recording - you can continue recording when the application is minimized and use other applications at the same time that do not use the camera. - Timestamp (datetime overlay) directly on your records (optional), also you can set custom additional subtitle. - Loop Recording - auto deletion of old video files when there is not enough space for new videos (you can set max space usage for all videos). - Widgets - start recording directly from the home screen without launching the application. - Schedule recording with a timer - Separate launcher icon to start recording without launching the application. - Floating window with recording control buttons on top of all applications. - Automatic orientation (landscape and portrait) for video recording in background. - Automatic change of day or night video mode. - Recording to the internal memory of the phone or to an external SD card at any folder you select. - Video files blocking function from overwriting during loop recording. - Camera selection - you can use any camera for recording (rear/front), but only some devices allow you to select a camera with a wide angle lens. - Share/upload a selected video to other applications. - Photo creation function. - Video screen that allows you to select a video to watch using any video playback the application, the option to delete selected videos manually.
Recent changes: Fixes an issue where videos stored in the app's internal folder could not be played with other video player apps or shared to other apps. Recording shortcuts for different cameras (home screen, widgets, and Quick Settings tiles). Configure cameras for them in Video Settings → Camera Settings for the Shortcuts. Move files from internal folder at the records screen. Interface → Add Classic Launcher (on some phones / Android versions, it can be assigned to the Power/Side Key).
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This is the only BVR app that lets you choose wide angle lens for recording.
★★★★★Dinesh Yadav· Mar 10, 2026
A great app for BVR, I'm just waiting for the update which add the option through which I can disguise the main screen of this app because as of now either it's shows previews or just black after turning off preview, im giving 5 star because no others' app can match usability of this app and that for free, almost every feature are available except that disguise-able main page., thanks team Hedge for creating this masterpiece, I'm ready to buy premium but not before that update
★★★★★Sinethemba Dyani· Jun 23, 2026
L love this app it's a good portable security camera. Please add an option to share live recordings with other devices.
★★★★★Anthony Garrett· Feb 2, 2026
This is an awesome app. Record front or back camera without anyone knowing and continue to use phone normally while recording. I think there might be a couple of ads but nothing major
★★★★★WEYAN· Apr 16, 2026
I’ve been looking for an app that lets me record video while playing music, and I finally found it! It’s very easy to use and super helpful. Thank you!
★☆☆☆☆malik mudassar· May 14, 2026
Many details are missing during video recording specialy in artificial light. Also, the latest updated app Missing the HDR option
★☆☆☆☆Maya Seepaul· May 29, 2026
Doesn't work don't try it. It's not 24hrs nor an hour little to no recordings make no sense
★☆☆☆☆S J· Apr 25, 2026
Widget not working. "Something wrong with recording module"
★☆☆☆☆Santiago Escobar· Jun 14, 2026
SPY ALERT ⚠️❌️❗️❗️❗️ IT WAS RECORDING WHEN I WAS NOT USING IT. DON'T INSTALL.
★★☆☆☆The Heavyassaulter· Apr 17, 2026
It stopped recording at 5 minutes while the settings were all allowing it to run for as long as I had memory which I had way more than 5 hours of recording to do...
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