# REC vs Portrait Video

The clearest difference is rating: Portrait Video at 4.5 against REC's 3.8. Portrait Video also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (302 vs 70). REC's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 46%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. REC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Portrait Video sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Portrait Video holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 302 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of REC's written reviews are positive against 46% of Portrait Video's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

REC ships an update monthly, Portrait Video weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | REC | Portrait Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rec-pro-video-camera/id1175490870/reviews) | **[4.5 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrait-video-blurry-effect/id1573409939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **302** |
| Positive reviews | **55.1% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [LateNiteSoft S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283292600) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## 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


### Portrait Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrait-video-blurry-effect/id1573409939)

Easily apply and adjust a depth effect to your selfie videos, creating stunning portrait-style visuals. Preview your edits in real-time before exporting and sharing your creations with a single tap. This app works entirely offline, ensuring your privacy.

**Highlights:** Apply depth effect to videos, Real-time preview slider, One-tap export and share, Offline video editing, Adjustable blur intensity

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Portrait Video Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Portrait Video Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REC free?

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

### Is Portrait Video free?

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

### Which has better reviews, REC or Portrait Video?

Portrait Video is rated higher. REC averages 3.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Portrait Video averages 4.5 from 302 ratings.

### Do REC or Portrait Video have ads?

Neither REC nor Portrait Video shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REC or Portrait Video?

REC ships an update monthly, and Portrait Video weekly. Most recently, REC was updated on November 2, 2026 and Portrait Video on November 3, 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.*