CamuzoiOS 18 record video with music, vs Camuzo
Updated 3 June 2026
iOS 18 added a real fix for an old annoyance: the Camera can now keep your music playing while you record. So a fair question is whether you still need an app at all. Here is the honest comparison, because the two work differently and each is better for a different job.
How the iOS 18 setting works
Turn on Settings > Camera > Record Sound > Allow Audio Playback, then record in Video mode. Your song keeps playing through the speaker. The important part: the setting exists to capture room sound, so the music coming out of your speaker is recorded straight into the file. That is great when you want the track in the video, and not what you want when you do not.
How Camuzo works
Camuzo keeps your music playing as a rhythm reference and does not copy the song out of Spotify or Apple Music, because iOS does not allow that. Play the music through Bluetooth earbuds and your file stays clean with only your real audio. Play it out loud and the mic picks it up, the same as any recording. On top of that you get 4K on every lens, smooth zoom, a thumbnail trim, your own watermark, and one-tap sharing.
Side by side
| iOS 18 setting | Camuzo | |
|---|---|---|
| Keeps music playing | Yes | Yes |
| Music baked into the file | Always (speaker) | Your choice (earbuds keep it clean) |
| 4K on every lens | Depends on device | Yes |
| Trim in the same app | In Photos, separate step | Built in |
| Custom watermark | No | Yes |
| Price | Free | Free, Pro optional |
Which should you use
- Want the song in the video and nothing else? The iOS 18 setting is enough.
- Want control over the audio, plus trim and a watermark in one place? Use Camuzo.
Get started
Download Camuzo free, or read why the Camera stops your music in the first place.