Comparison

Shutter Button vs Screen 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

Screen Recorder

Record your device's screen and add personalized video reactions with audio commentary. Enhance your recordings with editing tools like trimming, rotation, and filters. Organize and share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • Record full screen videos
  • Add video reactions with audio
  • Video trimming and rotation
  • Apply video filters
  • Organize recordings
  • Share and export videos
Features
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After recording your screen, you can add video reactions with audio commentary to further enhance your recording! Recordora features: + Record full screen videos using iOS 11 global screen recording API's + Add video reactions to your recordings with audio commentary. Perfect for gaming sessions, video tutorials or demos. + Edit your videos with our video trim functionality, video rotation and video filters! + Organize your recordings in one simple application with easy access + Share and export your recordings to other apps, via email or AirDrop. You can also export your recording to your computer via WiFi or any other app for more specialized video editing. Start recording your screen by following our 2 step guide, available as soon as you open our app. Video reactions is a perfect way to add personality to your video recordings. You can add video reaction to your recordings so your audience can watch you while you play your favorite game, or when simply recording an app demonstration (Perfect to show your friends how to complete a task, or how to achieve that perfect score in a game). The combinations are endless, just download and try for yourself. Screen Recorder Premium We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: -3 days of free trial followed by $2.99 per week -3 days of free trial followed by $9.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to music, stickers, effects and save unlimited videos. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.vidanimate.co Privacy Policy: https://privacy.vidanimate.co

Screenshots

Shutter Button3 screens
Screen Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Recorder at 4.3 against Shutter Button's 3.6. Screen Recorder also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 28%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Shutter Button's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Screen Recorder sells 4 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

Screen Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 954 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Shutter Button's written reviews are positive against 57% of Screen Recorder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter Button ships an update every 5 months, Screen Recorder monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shutter Button versus Screen Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter ButtonScreen Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (40 ratings)4.3 (954 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews57.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40954 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHayato ShimizuPolymath Company Limited

Customer experience

Shutter Button

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

Screen Recorder

All ratings954 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews841 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative36.7%

Bugs and requests

Shutter Button

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Screen Recorder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not saving properly
  • Screen recording not working on certain devices
  • Ads preventing access to core features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to save videos directly to camera roll
  • Improve editing tools and functionality
  • Provide better instructions and tutorials
  • Allow recording in landscape mode

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
4 purchases

Screen Recorder

Subscriptions2
  • Screen Recorder Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder PremiumMonthly$7.991 Month
One-time2
  • Remove Watermark$1.99
  • Screen Recorder Life Time$29.99

Questions

Is Shutter Button free?
Shutter Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Recorder free?
Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shutter Button or Screen Recorder?
Screen Recorder is rated higher. Shutter Button averages 3.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.3 from 954 ratings.
Do Shutter Button or Screen Recorder have ads?
Both Shutter Button and Screen Recorder show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter Button or Screen Recorder?
Shutter Button ships an update every 5 months, and Screen Recorder monthly. Most recently, Shutter Button was updated on September 5, 2026 and Screen Recorder on September 26, 2026.

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