# Record it! vs ApowerREC

The clearest difference is rating: Record it! at 4.6 against ApowerREC's 2.8. Record it! also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 33%) and ratings volume (455K vs 241). ApowerREC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Record it! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ApowerREC sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Record it! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Record it! has 455K ratings behind it against 241, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Record it!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of ApowerREC's.

Record it! ships an update every 8 days, ApowerREC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Record it! | ApowerREC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (455K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-it-screen-recorder/id1245356545/reviews)** | [2.8 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apowerrec-record-screen/id1336928544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **455K** | 241 |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIGISET LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/944123342) | [Apowersoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/695492801) |

## What reviewers say

### Record it!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-it-screen-recorder/id1245356545)

Record your iPhone or iPad screen with optional face cam reactions and audio commentary. Edit your videos with trimming, filters, and speed adjustments. Organize and share your recordings directly to YouTube or save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Screen recording, Face cam reactions, Audio commentary, Video trimming, Video filters, Adjustable playback speed, Direct YouTube sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record it!  Pro | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good quality recordings
- 🚀 Useful editing features
- 👍 No watermark
- 👍 Reasonable pricing for Pro

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio sync issues
- 🐛 Recordings sometimes stop unexpectedly
- 🐛 Saving/exporting issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy/data usage
- 💰 Free version very limited

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- App freezing/crashing during use
- Audio not recording correctly

**Requested features**

- Add pause/resume recording feature
- Improve video editing capabilities
- Allow cropping/trimming of videos
- Add option to record face cam simultaneously


### ApowerREC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apowerrec-record-screen/id1336928544)

Easily record your screen in HD with intuitive controls and powerful editing tools. Add AI-generated subtitles, trim videos, and use picture-in-picture to create engaging content. Share your recordings instantly.

**Highlights:** HD screen recording, One-click start/stop, Flexible recording settings, AI subtitle generation, Video trimming and editing, Picture-in-picture recording, Voiceover/dubbing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription Personal | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Business | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Personal | $39.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Business | $79.99 | per year |
| 3 Years | $46.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime | $59.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime | $69.99 | one-time |
| 3 Years | $129.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great screen recording quality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📽️ Captures system audio well
- 💡 Useful for recording tutorials and gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Start recording button not working
- 🐛 Crashes or stops recording unexpectedly
- 🔒 Deceptive free trial limitations
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Recorded videos have sync issues
- No sound recorded in some cases
- App doesn't work on certain iOS/iPadOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add landscape recording mode
- Improve compatibility with iOS/iPadOS
- Allow recording of FaceTime/video calls
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Record it! free?

Record it! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ApowerREC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Record it! or ApowerREC?

Record it! is rated higher. Record it! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 455K ratings, while ApowerREC averages 2.8 from 241 ratings.

### Do Record it! or ApowerREC have ads?

Record it! shows ads; ApowerREC does not.

### Which is updated more often, Record it! or ApowerREC?

Record it! ships an update every 8 days, and ApowerREC every 3 weeks. Most recently, Record it! was updated on September 26, 2026 and ApowerREC on September 14, 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.*