# Background Video Recorder

> Easily and continuously record videos when app is in the background (BVR)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.helgeapps.backgroundvideorecorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.helgeapps.backgroundvideorecorder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.helgeapps.backgroundvideorecorder`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Helge Apps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,192,486
- **Rating:** 4.52 / 5 (10,578 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.23
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-23
- **First published:** 2023-11-24
- **Publisher country:** UA
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helgeapps.backgroundvideorecorder)
- **Website:** [https://helgeapps.github.io/](https://helgeapps.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://helgeapps.github.io/PolicyApps/](https://helgeapps.github.io/PolicyApps/)

## Description

Background Video Recorder lets you seamlessly record videos while using other apps by running in the background. Start recording via widgets, a quick settings button, or a floating window overlay.

Features include timestamp overlays, customizable subtitles, loop recording with automatic old file deletion, and schedule recording with a timer. The app supports automatic orientation and day/night video modes, and you can record to internal storage or selected SD card folders. Privacy is paramount—all videos are stored locally with no backups made to servers. Additionally, the app supports camera selection, photo capture, video playback, and easy sharing or deletion of recorded files.

## Rankings

- #42,536 — Overall
- #7 — video recorder
- #11 — background
- #23 — record

## 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.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.helgeapps.backgroundvideorecorder.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.vivo.permission.manage.permission.ACCESS`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

User reviews are predominantly positive, praising ease of use, reliability, and rich customization. The app’s background recording and discreet operation are frequent highlights. A notable concern across multiple reviews is privacy and legal issues surrounding covert recording. Overall, the app is seen as feature-rich with strong usability, though some users call for clearer guidance on safe, legal use and documentation.

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Works well / reliable performance
- Highly customizable with many parameters
- Background recording capability (records while using the phone)
- Discreet/hidden camera functionality (record without others noticing)

### Cons

- Privacy and legal concerns related to covert recording (potential misuse)

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