Comparison

Record it! vs Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

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

Head to head
About

Record it!

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
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Record It! is a screen recorder for iPhone and iPad. Capture anything on your screen in one tap: games, app demos, tutorials, training videos, then trim it, add a face-cam reaction, and share it without leaving the app. RECORD • One tap to start recording your entire screen • Capture games, apps, tutorials, and walkthroughs • Configure bitrate, audio channels, video encoder, and quality. • A Live Activity keeps recording status visible in the Dynamic Island FACE CAM REACTIONS • Overlay your camera live while you record, on supported iPad models • Or add a face-cam reaction to any recording afterward • React to videos from your camera roll • Set the reaction's shape, position, and size AUDIO COMMENTARY • Record audio-only commentary over your video VIDEO EDITOR • Trim, rotate, and adjust playback speed • Apply video filters • Change the canvas and background color ORGANIZER • Every recording in one place, with quick access to what you need SHARE • Save straight to your camera roll • AirDrop to a Mac or another device • Export to Files, email, or any app that accepts video — including desktop editors for more specialized work Face-cam reactions are the fastest way to put yourself in the frame: let people watch you play, or walk someone through a task in your own voice. Sharing is limited to 10-minute videos. Upgrade to Record It! Pro to share longer recordings (In-App Purchase).

About

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

Record your screen in high quality, add facecam reactions, and livestream to popular platforms. Edit videos with commentary, text, and filters. Convert recordings to GIFs.

Highlights
  • 4K screen recording
  • Facecam reaction videos
  • Livestream to Twitch, YouTube, Facebook
  • Dual camera recording
  • Inbuilt video editor
  • Video to GIF converter
Features
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The only screen recorder you will ever need – this app lets you record your screen in 4K, create facecam reaction videos, and live stream games on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. You can also edit your recorded videos, add audio commentary and texts, capture dual camera video, and convert videos to GIFs on the fly. Key Features: - Hassle-free screen recording up to 4K - Record facecam reactions live while screen recording, no need to add them later - Go live using your camera or screen - Set auto-stop duration to end your screen recording automatically - Record videos with a scrolling script using the built-in Teleprompter - Supports RTMP, Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube, and other live streaming platforms - Set screen recording settings such as video resolution, bit rate, frame rate, and orientation - Record screen videos, gameplay, and tutorials - Facecam reaction on videos with a customizable Facecam overlay - Capture dual camera videos - Add widgets to your Home Screen for quicker access - Add audio commentary to videos - Inbuilt video editor: trim, rotate videos, tweak volume, change speed, apply video filters, add texts and stickers after recording videos - Video to GIF converter: turn videos into GIFs - Share video recordings with other apps such as Instagram, Messenger, Facebook, etc. LIVE FACECAM AND COMMENTARY The Screen Recorder app lets you add facecam reactions over videos and now also while screen recording with ease. Capture gameplay and record facecam reactions at the same time, with no need to add them later. You can still add facecam reactions after recording, insert commentary into your videos, and seamlessly create presentations and tutorials. You can also give commentary on videos from your library LIVE STREAMING Effortlessly live stream your phone screen or camera anytime you wish. With one of the best live streaming apps, you can easily broadcast games or live stream on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and other streaming platforms. ROBUST VIDEO EDITOR Record your screen and start personalizing the video with tons of editing options. The possibilities are limitless, from trimming videos and applying trendy filters to adding text and stickers. DUAL CAMERA RECORDING Record both front and back cameras simultaneously using the Dual Camera feature. Capture your reactions and the world around you with perfect sync. Whether you’re vlogging, creating tutorials, or sharing behind-the-scenes moments, Dual Camera makes it effortless to tell the complete story in one seamless take. Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: Subscribe to get unrestricted access to all the features outlined above. • Subscription Length: Weekly, Yearly • Subscription with a 3-day free trial will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. • Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the trial period. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • By signing up for this subscription, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use: https://applavia.com/app/screenrecorder/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://applavia.com/app/screenrecorder/privacy.html Disclaimer: This app is free to download, but you will be required to sign-up for an auto-renewing subscription to access the app's full functionality

Screenshots

Record it!4 screens
Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Record it! at 455K against Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video's 10K. Record it! also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Record it! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Record it! against 4.7 for Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Record it! has 455K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Record it!'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Record it! ships an update every 8 days, Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Record it! versus Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecord it!Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (455K ratings)4.7 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better55.9% of reviews
Number of ratings455K — better10K
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB194 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDIGISET LLCCleaner LLC

Customer experience

Record it!

All ratings454,516 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews3,341 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral9.7%
Negative27.9%

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

All ratings10,134 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews648 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative35.8%

User reviews

Record it!

From 455K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great screen recording quality
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Useful editing features
  • 🤩 Excellent for YouTubers and streamers

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
  • 🐛 Audio sync issues
  • 🔋 High storage usage
  • 🤔 Orientation issues when exporting videos

Bugs and requests

Record it!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • App freezing/crashing during use
  • Audio not recording correctly

Requested features

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

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recording stops unexpectedly
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Crashes when trying to view recordings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to pause recording
  • Improve export options (crop, adjust aspect ratio)
  • Allow recording of FaceTime calls

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Record it!

One-time1
  • Record it! Pro$8.99
6 purchases

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

Subscriptions4
  • Screen Recorder Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Screen Recorder PRO3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder PRO3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Screen Recorder PRO$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Membership$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Record it! free?
Record it! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video free?
Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Record it! or Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video?
Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video is rated higher. Record it! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 455K ratings, while Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.
Do Record it! or Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video have ads?
Both Record it! and Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video show ads.
Which is updated more often, Record it! or Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video?
Record it! ships an update every 8 days, and Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video monthly. Most recently, Record it! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video on September 24, 2026.

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