Comparison

Shutter Button vs DU Recorder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shutter Button

Instantly capture photo and video moments without delay. Launch the camera directly from the app icon or a widget for quick, reliable shooting. Offers advanced features like continuous flash and enhanced zoom for optimal results.

Highlights
  • Instant camera launch
  • Photo and video capture
  • Widget support
  • Continuous flash for low light
  • Enhanced zoom capabilities
  • Automatic settings
Features
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Never miss a sudden photo opportunity. You can start photo shooting directly from the app icon or the widget. Take photos quickly and reliably! [How to use] On first launch, you will be asked for permission to access the camera and photo library, so plese allow. Automatic shooting will start after the next startup. You can cancel automatic shooting at any time. [Characteristics] - The camera starts shooting when the app starts. - Save photos automatically. - The highest quality of iPhone and iPad. - You can use silent switch. - The zoom rate is larger than the standard camera. - Continuous flash enables you take photos in the dark. - All troublesome settings can be left to the camera. - Equipped with functions equivalent to standard cameras (autofocus, automatic exposure compensation, auto white balance). - You can also startup from the widget. [Main functions] - Automatic photo shooting - Automatic video recording - Flash (On / Off / Auto) - Set the number of automatic shots - EXIF saving - Image quality [Terms & Conditions] https://www.hayaya.net/terms-conditions/shutter-button.html [Privacy Policy] https://www.hayaya.net/privacy-policy/shutter-button.html

About

DU Recorder

Easily record your mobile screen and livestream to popular platforms like YouTube and Twitch. Enhance your recordings with powerful editing tools, including trimming, music, text, and filters. Create engaging content with this versatile screen recording and editing solution.

Highlights
  • Livestream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch
  • High-quality screen recording
  • Audio recording support
  • Powerful video editing suite
  • Trim, merge, and add music to videos
  • Facecam for reaction videos
Features
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DU Recorder is a reliable, and easy-to-use stream creator and screen recorder. With DU Recorder , you can livestream your screen to YouTube, Facebook and Twitch and record screen videos. DU Recorder makes it easy to livestream and record content from your screen, like games, live shows, sports, and more. Advantages: - Support audio recording - Livestream your screen to different platforms - High-quality screen recording - Powerful video editing features Features: Livestream to YouTube, Facebook and Twitch Add the screen recording feature to your control center. Simply log in to your YouTube, Facebook and Twitch account, choose the settings as you want, and start livestreaming to YouTube, Facebook and Twitch via the screen recording feature! These handy options give you a better livestreaming experience: - Support simultaneous recording of microphone and internal audio - High-quality livestreaming, with various resolution options - Set your livestream to public, unlisted, or private to protect privacy - Supports RTMP address - A variety of live tools: Custom watermark, live themes, live pause settings and more - Supports Replaykit, for livestreaming directly from Replaykit-compatible games Screen Recording Add the screen recording feature to your control center, tap the Record button, and choose DU Recorder to record your screen and save videos to your device. DU Recorder provides stable and fluid screen recording. With this screen recording feature, you can easily record popular mobile game videos, video calls with family and friends, and even popular live shows! Video Editing You can easily perform the following video editing operations with the screen recorder: - Trim video/Remove the middle part of the video - Add music, choose from a huge variety of music - Add text, custom video subtitles - Add frames and stickers, also support adding local images and custom watermark to your videos - Change speed, adjust video speed of different sections - Voice recording, help you make a commentary video - Filters, add a variety of filter effects to your video - Crop video, crop videos to any ratio you want - Merge multiple videos and choose from various transition effects - Video to GIF, convert video formats to GIF - Supports facecam, you can record reaction videos with the facecam feature DU Recorder Premium - Join now and enjoy all the features! - Included features:Remove watermark, Custom watermark, Custom pause picture, Speed, Crop, RTMP broadcast, VIP feedback channel and more wonderful content. - When you purchase DU Recorder Premium, you will use all paid features and materials. - DU Recorder Premium is billed monthly or annually at the rate corresponding to the selected plan. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - According to the Apple Store policy, your subscription will be automatically renewed after the free trial ends. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of current period. - Your account will be charged according to your plan for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. - Privacy policy: http://durecorder.do-global.com/privacy/privacyPolicy.html - Terms of use: http://durecorder.do-global.com/privacy/UserAgreement.html If you have any comments or suggestions about DU Recorder, please contact us at durecorderlive@gmail.com. Your feedback is appreciated! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DURecorderOfficial Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvNkr4kV3GAEHAFqe5UocQ

Screenshots

Shutter Button3 screens
DU Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DU Recorder at 4.4 against Shutter Button's 3.6. DU Recorder also leads on ratings volume (56K vs 40) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shutter Button sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DU Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DU Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DU Recorder has 56K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 28% and 27% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter Button ships an update every 5 months, DU Recorder monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shutter Button versus DU Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter ButtonDU Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (40 ratings)4.4 (56K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews — better26.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4056K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHayato ShimizuBeijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Shutter Button

All ratings40 ratings
Positive55.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative61.1%

DU Recorder

All ratings56,379 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews1,882 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative61.2%

Bugs and requests

Shutter Button

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DU Recorder

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings stop unexpectedly
  • App freezes during use
  • Sync issues between video and audio
  • Livestreams cut off after a few minutes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add pause/resume recording feature
  • Improve live streaming capabilities
  • Introduce one-time purchase option
  • Add more editing tools and effects
  • Improve video and audio quality

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shutter Button

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Monthly plan)$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Premium (Buying out)$19.99
6 purchases

DU Recorder

Subscriptions6
  • DU Recorder Premium$3.997 Days
  • DU Recorder Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • DU Recorder Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • DU Recorder Premium7 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • DU Recorder Premium3 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • DU Recorder Premium7 Days trial2 variants$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Shutter Button free?
Shutter Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DU Recorder free?
DU Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shutter Button or DU Recorder?
DU Recorder is rated higher. Shutter Button averages 3.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while DU Recorder averages 4.4 from 56K ratings.
Do Shutter Button or DU Recorder have ads?
Both Shutter Button and DU Recorder show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter Button or DU Recorder?
Shutter Button ships an update every 5 months, and DU Recorder monthly. Most recently, Shutter Button was updated on October 14, 2026 and DU Recorder on October 18, 2026.

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