# REC vs Filter It

The clearest difference is rating: Filter It at 5.0 against REC's 3.8. Filter It also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). REC's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (70 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. REC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Filter It sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Filter It holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REC has 70 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

REC ships an update monthly, Filter It every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | REC | Filter It |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rec-pro-video-camera/id1175490870/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filter-it/id1434333086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 25 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LateNiteSoft S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283292600) | [Dal Rupnik](https://appshunter.io/developer/631308099) |

## What reviewers say

### REC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rec-pro-video-camera/id1175490870)

This app offers advanced video and audio controls for professional-quality recordings. It provides extensive camera settings, stabilization, resolutions, frame rates, and audio options. Features like timecode synchronization and intuitive manual controls help creators achieve precise results.

**Highlights:** Advanced camera settings, Manual focus and exposure control, Timecode synchronization, Multiple resolutions and frame rates, External microphone support, ProRes format support, External storage support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High quality video recording
- 👍 Professional results for educators
- 👍 Reliable and feature-rich
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 In-app storage for videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio issues (no audio, hiss)
- 🐛 App crashes (ProRes, audio interface)
- 🐛 Video not saving/lost footage
- 🐛 Freezing/lagging during recording
- 🐛 Stabilization issues

**Reported bugs**

- No audio after iOS update
- ProRes recording errors
- Footage not saved
- App freezes during recording
- App crashes when choosing ProRes

**Requested features**

- Add pause and resume functionality
- Add log profile for iPhone 15
- Add LUT option
- Add 50/60 kHz fix for framerates
- Add focus loop


### Filter It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filter-it/id1434333086)

Easily apply beautiful photo filters and effects with just a few taps. Organize your favorite filters for quick access and compare options with a swipe. Export edited photos instantly.

**Highlights:** Apply photo filters and effects, Organize favorite filters, Compare filters with swipe, Quick export of photos, Access to over 30 filters, New filters added monthly

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filter It Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Filter It Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Filter It Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Filter It Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Filter It Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Filter It Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Filter It Quarter Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Filter It Quarter Subscription | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| Filter It Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Filter It Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REC free?

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

### Is Filter It free?

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

### Which has better reviews, REC or Filter It?

Filter It is rated higher. REC averages 3.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Filter It averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do REC or Filter It have ads?

Neither REC nor Filter It shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REC or Filter It?

REC ships an update monthly, and Filter It every 6 weeks. Most recently, REC was updated on September 25, 2026 and Filter It on June 1, 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.*