# ChatShots screenshot messages vs Screen Recorder,Screen Capture

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Recorder,Screen Capture at 4.6 against ChatShots screenshot messages's 1.9. Screen Recorder,Screen Capture also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (95% vs 69%). ChatShots screenshot messages's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChatShots screenshot messages sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screen Recorder,Screen Capture sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Recorder,Screen Capture holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder,Screen Capture has 1.4K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ChatShots screenshot messages's written reviews are positive against 95% of Screen Recorder,Screen Capture's.

ChatShots screenshot messages ships an update every 2 months, Screen Recorder,Screen Capture every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChatShots screenshot messages | Screen Recorder,Screen Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatshots-screenshot-messages/id1018833033/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorderscreen-capture/id1458607818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Whiten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018833032) | [Maryam Derakhshesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625594620) |

## What reviewers say

### ChatShots screenshot messages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatshots-screenshot-messages/id1018833033)

Easily capture and save your favorite chat messages as a single, scrollable image. This tool helps you archive important conversations from your phone without endless screenshots. Share your creations or find specific messages quickly.

**Highlights:** Capture chat messages as single images, Extend images beyond screen limits, Revolutionary DateSpring interface for quick date access, In-chat searching for specific messages, Share created chat images, Supports exported WhatsApp chat history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChatShots Upgrade | $0.29 | one-time |


### Screen Recorder,Screen Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorderscreen-capture/id1458607818)

Easily record your device's screen in high quality with unlimited length. Includes a built-in editor to trim, change speed, add text, and mute audio. Export in various formats and resolutions, then share directly from the app.

**Highlights:** One-tap recording start/stop, Unlimited recording length, Built-in video editor, Add text overlays, Multiple export formats and resolutions, Record with microphone audio, Apple Watch remote control

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder & Video Editor | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Screen Recorder & Video Editor | $24.99 | per year |
| Video Editor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Screen Recorder Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recorder Screen & Video Editor | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High-quality recording
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 No watermarks or ads
- 💡 Useful video editing features
- 👍 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires premium purchase for unlimited recordings
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues on older devices
- 💡 Could use more advanced editing tools

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription page gets stuck on some devices
- Recorded videos not saving properly in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add option to record microphone audio separately
- Improve video export options (e.g. higher resolutions, codecs)
- Integrate direct social media sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChatShots screenshot messages free?

ChatShots screenshot messages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screen Recorder,Screen Capture free?

Screen Recorder,Screen Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChatShots screenshot messages or Screen Recorder,Screen Capture?

Screen Recorder,Screen Capture is rated higher. ChatShots screenshot messages averages 1.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Screen Recorder,Screen Capture averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do ChatShots screenshot messages or Screen Recorder,Screen Capture have ads?

Neither ChatShots screenshot messages nor Screen Recorder,Screen Capture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChatShots screenshot messages or Screen Recorder,Screen Capture?

ChatShots screenshot messages ships an update every 2 months, and Screen Recorder,Screen Capture every 8 days. Most recently, ChatShots screenshot messages was updated on November 1, 2026 and Screen Recorder,Screen Capture on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*