# REC vs TapShot

REC and TapShot both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of REC's written reviews are positive against 0% of TapShot's. REC also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (70 vs 4). TapShot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

REC is free to download; TapShot costs $5.99 up front. REC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TapShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

TapShot holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REC has 70 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of REC's written reviews are positive against 0% of TapShot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

REC ships an update monthly, TapShot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | REC | TapShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rec-pro-video-camera/id1175490870/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapshot-better-pro-camera/id6443908114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **55.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 25 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [LateNiteSoft S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283292600) | [Emotive Engines, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650481514) |

## 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


### TapShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapshot-better-pro-camera/id6443908114)

Capture sports action with intuitive one-finger zoom and instant photo capture. Pause video recording mid-game and add your logo directly to photos. Offers advanced manual controls and depth capture for enhanced photography.

**Highlights:** One-finger zoom and instant tap capture, Pause video recording, Add logo to photos, Manual ISO, shutter speed, and white balance, Depth capture mode, Automated selfie sets (Autoshots)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REC free?

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

### Is TapShot free?

TapShot costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, REC or TapShot?

TapShot is rated higher. REC averages 3.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while TapShot averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do REC or TapShot have ads?

Neither REC nor TapShot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, REC or TapShot?

REC ships an update monthly, and TapShot every 2 weeks. Most recently, REC was updated on November 2, 2026 and TapShot 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.*