Best apps to record video while music plays on iPhone

Updated 29 May 2026

Open the stock Camera with a song playing and it stops the music the instant you record. That is normal iOS behavior, not a bug (here is why it happens). The fix is a camera app that lets your other apps keep playing. These are the ones worth knowing, compared honestly.

1. Camuzo

Best free pick

Camuzo is a free iPhone camera designed around keeping your music playing while you film. Start a song or podcast in any app, open Camuzo, and record in 4K on every lens your device supports. You can trim the clip on a thumbnail timeline, add your own watermark (name, handle, or logo), and share, all without leaving the app and without ads. Pro unlocks 4K, custom or no watermark, and unlimited length.

• Cost: Free, with an optional Pro upgrade.
• Good for: dance, gym, lip-sync, and vlogs that need to stay in rhythm.
• Download on the App Store

2. Mideo

Mideo was one of the earliest apps to let you record video with music playing, and it remains a dependable choice. Play music in any app, then open Mideo and record. Check its App Store page for current features and pricing.

3. Media Monster

Media Monster records video while playing music from sources like Apple Music, and leans more toward an all-in-one recorder and editor. Worth a look if you want recording and editing bundled together.

How to choose

• Want it free with no ads? Start with Camuzo.
• Want a long-established, paid app? Mideo is a safe bet.
• Want recording plus heavier editing in one place? Look at Media Monster.

The honest part about the audio

Whatever app you pick, the same rule applies: the recording captures sound through the microphone, like any video. If your music plays out loud through the speaker, the mic picks it up and the song is in your video. Through headphones, the song keeps playing for you but is not in the file. No iPhone app can pull audio directly out of Spotify or YouTube, because iOS does not allow it.

Get started

Download Camuzo free, or read our Mideo alternative comparison if you are switching from Mideo.