# Manikin vs Screen Recorder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manikin at 74% against Screen Recorder's 34%. Manikin also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Screen Recorder's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manikin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screen Recorder sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Manikin holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.4K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Manikin's written reviews are positive against 34% of Screen Recorder's.

Manikin ships an update every 2 months, Screen Recorder monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manikin | Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manikin/id1020666956/reviews)** | [4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-game/id1453980268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 33.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 226 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNSH VOF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020666955) | [Whistle Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625943700) |

## What reviewers say

### Manikin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manikin/id1020666956)

This app provides a 3D posing tool for artists, offering a collection of models and tools to help with drawing anatomically correct figures. It allows for quick scene creation, storyboard generation, and comic book illustration framing, with intuitive posing and adjustable camera and lighting.

**Highlights:** 3D model posing, Anatomy reference, Intuitive controls, Adjustable camera and lighting, Character animations, Cutout screenshots

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manikin - full | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Dramatically speeds up workflow
- 👍 Smooth and speedy posing
- 👍 Helped improve drawings
- 👍 Useful for reference poses
- 👍 Easy to use and understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera controls feel unnatural
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Difficult to move and select objects
- 🐛 Confusing UI with unclear buttons
- 🐛 Laggy and unresponsive at times

**Reported bugs**

- Unlocked items disappearing
- Horizontal camera toggle not working
- Pose resets when using certain features
- Inability to move multiple models independently

**Requested features**

- Digitigrade leg toggle
- Ability to scale and customize body parts
- Add animal models (e.g. cats, dogs)
- Ability to import custom 3D models
- Perspective slider for camera view


### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-game/id1453980268)

Easily record your iPhone or iPad screen with this app. Capture gameplay, tutorials, or memorable moments, then edit them with trimming, text, music, and voiceovers. Share your creations directly to social media platforms.

**Highlights:** One-tap screen recording, Advanced video editing suite, Trim footage, Add text overlays, Incorporate music, Record voice commentary, Reaction cam

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Exclusive Deals | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Exclusive Deals | $19.99 | per year |
| Special 25% Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| One-time Purchase: Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unleash your inner Gamer!
- 👍 Excellent quality and works for mobile
- 👍 Beautiful app
- 👍 Amazing quality and works for mobile
- 👍 So far so good...

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video doesn't save
- 🐛 Recordings don't save
- 🐛 Squishes screen
- 🐛 Audio delay
- 🐛 Glitchy, doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Video doesn't save to camera roll
- Recordings don't save
- Squishes screen on iPhone 14 max
- Audio delay
- Glitchy, doesn't work sometimes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/trim videos
- Add support for landscape mode
- Improve audio sync
- Fix issue with recordings not saving


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manikin free?

Manikin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manikin or Screen Recorder?

Manikin is rated higher. Manikin averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.3 from 11K ratings.

### Do Manikin or Screen Recorder have ads?

Neither Manikin nor Screen Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manikin or Screen Recorder?

Manikin ships an update every 2 months, and Screen Recorder monthly. Most recently, Manikin was updated on November 6, 2026 and Screen Recorder on November 9, 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.*