About
ShredCam is a purpose-built camera app for skateboarders that solves one of the most frustrating problems in skate filming: storage bloat from countless failed attempts and bails. After each clip is recorded, the app immediately prompts you to preview, save, or delete the footage — so only the tricks you landed make it to your camera roll. The app supports both solo skaters and those filming friends. A Timer Mode with a countdown and light flash alert makes self-filming on a phone stand seamless. Clip Mode enables short-form recording ideal for social media sharing. A Stabilization toggle lets users filming with fisheye lens attachments disable the built-in stabilization for a more authentic skate look. Additional controls include adjustable resolution (1080p default, 720p for storage savings), a built-in light for night skating, a framing guide (grid or bullseye), and a clear cache option to manage app storage. Zoom support is also available. ShredCam is ideal for skaters who want a streamlined, sport-specific filming workflow without juggling through a general camera roll after every session. It's free, lightweight at just 4.4 MB, and exclusively designed for iPhone. Whether you're filming solo lines at the skate park or documenting your crew's best tricks, ShredCam keeps your phone storage clean and your workflow fast.
Key Features
- Save/Delete Prompt After Every Clip: Immediately after filming, ShredCam shows a preview and asks whether to save or delete — keeping your camera roll free of unwanted bails.
- Timer Mode for Solo Skating: A countdown timer with a light flash alert lets skaters set up their phone on a stand and start recording without needing a filmer.
- Clip Mode for Social Media: Record short, shareable clips optimized for posting on social media platforms directly from the app.
- Fisheye Lens Stabilization Toggle: Easily disable built-in stabilization when using a fisheye lens attachment for the classic skate video aesthetic.
- Resolution & Storage Controls: Choose between 1080p and 720p recording, plus a clear cache button to keep the app's own storage footprint minimal.
Use Cases
- Skateboarders filming solo sessions using Timer Mode and a phone stand to capture tricks without a filmer.
- Skate crews filming each other's tricks and instantly discarding failed attempts to keep camera rolls clean.
- Content creators filming short skate clips optimized for sharing on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts.
- Skaters using fisheye lens attachments who need to disable stabilization for an authentic wide-angle skate video style.
- Skaters who film frequently and need to manage limited iPhone storage without manually sorting through footage after each session.
Pros
- Saves Phone Storage Instantly: The immediate save/delete prompt after each clip prevents unwanted footage from ever hitting your camera roll.
- Tailored for Skateboarders: Features like fisheye stabilization control, Timer Mode for solo sessions, and a light for night skating are designed around real skate filming needs.
- Free and Lightweight: The app is completely free and only 4.4 MB in size, making it accessible and easy to install without sacrificing device resources.
Cons
- iPhone Only: ShredCam is exclusively designed for iPhone and is not verified for macOS, iPad, or Android devices.
- No In-App Editing: The app focuses on recording and clip management — there are no trimming, cutting, or editing tools built in.
- Cache Management Required: Without regularly clearing the cache, the app can accumulate significant storage usage over time, requiring manual maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ShredCam free to use?
Yes, ShredCam is completely free to download and use on iPhone with no in-app purchases mentioned.
How does the Save/Delete feature work?
After you stop recording a clip, ShredCam shows you a preview of the footage and prompts you to either save it to your camera roll or delete it immediately — so bails never take up space.
Can I use ShredCam with a fisheye lens attachment?
Yes. ShredCam has a built-in option to disable the iPhone's electronic stabilization, which is recommended when attaching a fisheye lens to achieve the natural wide-angle skate video look.
How does Timer Mode work for solo skating?
Timer Mode gives you a countdown before recording starts. The phone also flashes its light as a visual cue so you know when recording begins — perfect when your phone is on a stand and you're skating alone.
How do I free up storage used by ShredCam?
Go to Settings within the app and tap the 'Clear Cache' button. This removes temporary data the app has accumulated and frees up storage without needing to delete and reinstall the app.
