Background Video Recorder
Background Video Recorder is made and published by Helge Apps. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Helge Apps. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Helge Apps and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
PopularLoved by users- Total installs
- 2.3 million
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.51
- 10,896 ratings
- Last updated
- October 12, 2026
Background Video Recorder is popular, with 2.3 million installs. Users love it: 4.5 stars from 10,896 ratings.
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 110 thousand
- Per day
- 3.6 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- November 2023
Installs over time
Background Video Recorder has been installed 2.3 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 3.6 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for Background Video Recorder
Competitors
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.1.24
- Launched
- November 2023
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on Background Video Recorder for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 21
- App size
- 7.24 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Background Video Recorder
About the app and developer
About Background Video Recorder
Background Video Recorder is a tools app developed by Helge Apps.
Install Statistics
Background Video Recorder has been installed 2.3 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 110 thousand times.
User Ratings
Background Video Recorder is rated 4.51 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 11 thousand ratings.
App Information
Background Video Recorder is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 7.24 MB. The latest version available is 1.1.24. The last update was on October 12, 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 since November 2023.
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Frequently asked questions about Background Video Recorder
Is Background Video Recorder free?
Yes. Background Video Recorder is free on Google Play.
Is Background Video Recorder still available?
Yes. Background Video Recorder is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 12, 2026.
Does Background Video Recorder contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists Background Video Recorder as containing ads.
What Android version does Background Video Recorder require?
Background Video Recorder runs on Android 6.0 and higher.
How large is Background Video Recorder?
Background Video Recorder is 7.24 MB.
Is Background Video Recorder suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Background Video Recorder as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Background Video Recorder been installed?
Google Play lists 1,000,000+ installs for Background Video Recorder.
How do people rate Background Video Recorder?
Background Video Recorder scores 4.51 out of 5 stars, from 10,896 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Background Video Recorder?
Background Video Recorder was developed by Helge Apps. It is listed in the tools category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Background Video Recorder?
People looking at Background Video Recorder also look at these tools apps: Background Video Recorder, Background video recorder, Droid Dashcam - Video Recorder, Ozil-Background Video Recorder, Dual Camera Video Recorder.
Store listing
By Helge Apps, from Google Play“Easily and continuously record videos when app is in the background (BVR)”
Description by Helge Apps Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
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 the following issues with time-lapse mode:
- Switching time-lapse mode from the main screen could cause normal recording to be incorrectly limited to 1 frame per second.
- When set to less than 1 second per frame, the app was still limited to recording no more than 1 frame per second.