# REC vs Layacut

The clearest difference is device support: Layacut at 3 against REC's 1. 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 Layacut sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | REC | Layacut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rec-pro-video-camera/id1175490870/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **70** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 518 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [LateNiteSoft S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283292600) | [Pritesh Chauhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896564946) |

## 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


### Layacut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layacut/id6804839950)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Layacut Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REC free?

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

### Is Layacut free?

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

### Do REC or Layacut have ads?

Neither REC nor Layacut shows ads.

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

REC ships an update monthly, and Layacut monthly. Most recently, REC was updated on November 6, 2026 and Layacut 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.*