Background Video Recorder

Name: Background Video Recorder
Rating: 4.412371 (1671 reviews)
Author: DroidNova

By: DroidNova

Record video in background — screen off, lock mode, one-tap controls.

Features & Capabilities

Background Video Recorder lets you capture video in the background even when the screen is off or the app is closed, with a persistent notification when required. It’s built for reliable long recordings, simple controls, and smart storage management for lectures, interviews, work docs, field notes, or memories.

Features include background and lock-screen recording, front/back camera selection, multiple quality levels (HD, FHD, UHD, 4K where supported), duration timers, a small optional preview, one-tap start/stop, quick access via tiles or shortcuts, and file chunk recording for long videos. It also provides a powerful video manager with a recycle bin, privacy tools to lock videos and toggle audio, and the option to change save locations. Ads and optional in-app purchases are supported, with privacy notes about local storage.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.82 Last updated: 2026-01-27

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Creation date:

2024-07-04

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Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk

Size:

12.76MB

Email:

dr*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-23

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Ranking

# 122,531 ▲ 1,823

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Developed by:

DroidNova

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidnova.backgroundcamera

Email:

dr*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://background-video-recorde-3d116.web.app

Publisher Change History

2026-01-06: dr*****@gmail.com to dr*****@gmail.com

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User Reviews

Users generally praise Background Video Recorder for its strong background recording capability, good video quality, and ease of use, with many reviews labeling it as a top or great app. However, some report issues with the app hanging during playback and persistent notifications. Privacy concerns are raised about data collection. There are requests for feature improvements such as cropping or focal-length controls and easier access to downloading/viewing recordings. Overall, it is considered a popular, solid app with room for bug fixes and enhancements.

Pros

Strong background recording capability
Good video quality/output
Easy to use / user-friendly
Widely praised and popular (multiple mentions of 'nice', 'great', '5STAR', 'best app')

Cons

Hangs during playback and persistent notifications that remain despite attempts to disable
Privacy concerns about data collection
Requests for feature improvements (cropping/focal-length controls) and easier access to downloaded/viewable recordings