# Web Recorder vs Cloud Video Player

The clearest difference is rating: Cloud Video Player at 3.7 against Web Recorder's 3.0. Web Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloud Video Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Web Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cloud Video Player holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Web Recorder has 1.2K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 31% and 31% positive.

Web Recorder ships an update every 2 months, Cloud Video Player every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Web Recorder | Cloud Video Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-recorder-browser-capture/id1130835003/reviews) | **[3.7 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-video-player-offline/id1469710001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **31.3% of reviews** | 31.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [佳升 袁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095916779) | [莹 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/916322092) |

## What reviewers say

### Web Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-recorder-browser-capture/id1130835003)

Record and save gameplay directly from your web browser. Easily share your recorded videos with friends across various social media platforms. Features include bookmarks and favorites for quick access to preferred websites.

**Highlights:** Record web browser gameplay, Save and share videos, Social media sharing, Bookmarks and favorites, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient screen recording
- 💡 Useful for creating YouTube videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when saving videos
- 🐛 Recorded videos don't save properly
- 🔒 Security concerns with Google integration
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Recorded videos not saving
- App crashing when trying to save videos
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow recording of games and other apps, not just Google
- Improve audio quality of recorded videos
- Add option to save videos directly to camera roll


### Cloud Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-video-player-offline/id1469710001)

This app allows you to store and play videos locally or from cloud services without an internet connection. It supports a wide range of video formats and offers intuitive gesture controls for playback and volume adjustments.

**Highlights:** Import videos via WiFi transfer, Download from Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Supports AVI, FLV, MKV, MP4, MOV and more, Gesture controls for brightness and volume, Fast forward/backward playback gestures, Full-screen locking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Web Recorder free?

Web Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cloud Video Player free?

Cloud Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Web Recorder or Cloud Video Player?

Cloud Video Player is rated higher. Web Recorder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Cloud Video Player averages 3.7 from 54 ratings.

### Do Web Recorder or Cloud Video Player have ads?

Cloud Video Player shows ads; Web Recorder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Web Recorder or Cloud Video Player?

Web Recorder ships an update every 2 months, and Cloud Video Player every 4 months. Most recently, Web Recorder was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cloud Video Player on November 6, 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.*