CamuzoA free Mideo alternative that keeps your music playing
Updated 29 May 2026
If you found this page, you already know the trick: the stock iPhone Camera cuts your music the moment you hit record, and you need an app that lets the song keep going. Mideo was one of the first apps to solve this, and it is a solid, long-running option. If you are looking for a different one, here is how Camuzo compares.
The short version
Camuzo is a free iPhone camera built around one idea: your music keeps playing while you film. Start a song or podcast in any app, open Camuzo, and record in 4K. When you are done you can trim the clip, add your own watermark, and share it, without leaving the app and without ads.
Camuzo vs. the stock iPhone Camera vs. Mideo
| Camuzo | Stock Camera | Mideo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music keeps playing while recording | Yes | No | Yes |
| Price | Free (optional Pro) | Free | See App Store |
| 4K recording | Yes (Pro) | Yes | Yes |
| Ultra-wide / telephoto lenses | Yes, where supported | Yes | See App Store |
| Trim before saving | Yes | In Photos | See App Store |
| Custom watermark | Yes | No | See App Store |
| Ads | None | None | See App Store |
Mideo is an independent app and its features and pricing can change, so check its current App Store listing for the latest. This table reflects Camuzo's features and the well-known behavior of the stock Camera.
What makes Camuzo different
- It is free. The core camera, with music that keeps playing, costs nothing and shows no ads. Pro unlocks 4K, custom or no watermark, and unlimited recording length.
- Every lens, up to 4K. Ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto where your device supports them, with smooth zoom and tap to focus.
- Trim without leaving the app. A timeline with frame thumbnails lets you cut the start and end in seconds.
- Your own watermark. Add your name, handle, or logo, choose the position and font, or turn it off completely.
- It feels native. The camera opens instantly and works the way the iPhone camera already does, so there is nothing to learn.
How to record video with music playing
- Start your music or podcast in any app.
- Open Camuzo and hit record. Your audio keeps playing.
- Record in 4K on every lens, then trim, add a watermark, and share.
The honest part about the audio
Your video still records sound the normal way: the microphone captures your voice and what is around you, like any video. Camuzo's job is to keep the music playing instead of cutting it off. Whether the song ends up inside the file depends on how you listen:
- Through the speaker, the microphone picks the song up, so it is part of your video.
- Through headphones or AirPods, the song keeps playing for you but is not captured in the recording.
No app, Camuzo or otherwise, can pull the audio straight out of Spotify or YouTube. iOS does not allow it. Any app that claims to is overpromising.
Try Camuzo
Download Camuzo free on the App Store and keep filming with the sound on.
Still deciding? Read why your iPhone stops your music when you record.