# Background Video Recorder

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.droidnova.backgroundcamera](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.droidnova.backgroundcamera)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.droidnova.backgroundcamera`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DroidNova
- **Category:** VIDEO\_PLAYERS
- **Downloads:** 444,765
- **Rating:** 4.39 / 5 (2,213 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.84
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06
- **First published:** 2024-07-04
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidnova.backgroundcamera)
- **Website:** [https://background-video-recorde-3d116.web.app](https://background-video-recorde-3d116.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/d/1t4DBkw4fC93WZHoBDmcFpWGR5Po9lXmT/p/1ewW7-TI\_Y26PlQlm1fl1aeu-iZGXx2OJ/edit](https://sites.google.com/d/1t4DBkw4fC93WZHoBDmcFpWGR5Po9lXmT/p/1ewW7-TI_Y26PlQlm1fl1aeu-iZGXx2OJ/edit)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #106,438 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.droidnova.backgroundcamera.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.droidnova.backgroundcamera)