PrimoRec

What is PrimoRec?

PrimoRec is an iPhone camera app that records in 16:9 and automatically creates a 9:16 vertical version that follows the person in frame, all processed on the device. It's for creators who post on YouTube and in vertical formats and want one recording for both, with no upload, no account and no server.

Downloading is free and recording has no limit; the automatic vertical works on one video a day. Pro is a one-time US$ 9.90 purchase on the App Store, no subscription, and covers the family through Family Sharing.

What it does

1. 01Automatic 9:16 vertical with a smooth virtual camera that follows the person and finds them again when they come back
2. 02Tap someone's circle to choose who to follow, even mid-recording
3. 03HD and 4K from 24 to 120 fps, HEVC or H.264, with adjustable stabilization
4. 04Vlog, slow motion (120 or 240 fps) and timelapse modes
5. 05Monitor-style viewfinder with lens, shutter, ISO, white balance, focus, exposure, level, grid and audio meter
6. 06Pro: unlimited follow, teleprompter, full manual control, Apple Log, ProRes and Open Gate
7. 07Pro: follow any object, front and back cameras together, 48 MP photos and ProRAW
8. 08No account, no ads, no server: videos only leave the iPhone when you save or share them

FAQ

How much does PrimoRec cost?

Downloading is free and recording has no limit. The automatic vertical works on one video a day, and Pro, which removes that limit, is a one-time US$ 9.90 purchase with no subscription.

Which iPhones does it run on?

iPhones on iOS 18 or later. Apple Log, ProRes, Open Gate and dual cameras only show up on models that support them.

Are my videos uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything is processed on the iPhone and the app has no server. Videos stay in the app's folder in Files and only go to Photos when you save them.

Do I have to shoot in landscape?

For the automatic vertical, yes, because it needs the width of the frame to move the 9:16 crop. To shoot upright directly, just turn Follow off.