# Background Video Recorder

Android app · by Helge Apps · Tools

Background Video Recorder has 2,370,091 installs (+4.7% a month, measured over 39 days), rated 4.5 from 11,190 ratings, \#3,475 of 246,907 in Tools.

## Figures

- Installs: 2,370,091
- Rating: 4.5 · 11,190 ratings
- Price: Free
- In-app purchases: yes
- 7-day growth in installs: +25,788 (+1.1%)
- 30-day growth in installs: +103,985 (+4.7%)
- Rank: #35,572 of 2,980,097 Android listings with an install count (down 1,215 since 2026-11-01)
- Rank: #3,475 of 246,907 in Tools

## Is Background Video Recorder safe?

StoreTally doesn't rate safety. Here's what the store and our tracking show:

- Listed on Google Play.
- Made by Helge Apps; developer website listed: helgeapps.github.io.
- On Google Play since 2023-11-24. Last updated 2026-10-12.
- Rated 4.5 from 11,190 ratings.

## Reviews

- Ratings by stars: 5★ 82% · 4★ 7% · 3★ 2% · 2★ 1% · 1★ 8% (11,139 ratings)

## Description

Application to record video in the background using a widget, quick settings button at the notification panel or floating window which appears on the top of all other applications.  
  
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.

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Source: https://storetally.com/android/com.helgeapps.backgroundvideorecorder  
As of 2026-11-14, from the StoreTally census.