# Record it! vs Screen Recorder ®

The clearest difference is monetization model: Record it! at free with in-app purchases against Screen Recorder ®'s subscription. Record it! also leads on ratings volume (455K vs 2.9K). Screen Recorder ®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 62%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Record it! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screen Recorder ® sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Record it! against 4.6 for Screen Recorder ®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Record it! has 455K ratings behind it against 2.9K, 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 80% of Screen Recorder ®'s.

Record it! ships an update every 8 days, Screen Recorder ® weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Record it! | Screen Recorder ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (455K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-it-screen-recorder/id1245356545/reviews) | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder/id1578839671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **455K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIGISET LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/944123342) | [Poster App LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487809296) |

## 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


### Screen Recorder ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder/id1578839671)

Record your screen in HD for various purposes, including gameplay, tutorials, and video chats. Add voice commentary and video reactions to enhance your recordings. Edit your clips with trimming, music, text, and filters.

**Highlights:** HD screen recording, Livestream to social media, Voice commentary, Video reactions, Video editing tools, Convert to GIF

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder - Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Pro - Record Video | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Recording Video Editor | $24.99 | per year |
| Screen Recorder Pro - Record it Now | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good recording quality
- 💰 Free to use
- 🎨 Useful editing features
- 📤 Easy to save and share videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔇 Audio issues (no sound or out of sync)
- 🔄 Recorded videos sometimes distorted or rotated
- 🔒 Paid subscription required for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Recorded videos not saving properly
- App freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to record with front-facing camera
- Improve video editing capabilities
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance audio recording and syncing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Record it! free?

Record it! 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, Record it! or Screen Recorder ®?

Record it! and Screen Recorder ® are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 455K and 2.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Record it! or Screen Recorder ® have ads?

Record it! shows ads; Screen Recorder ® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Record it! or Screen Recorder ®?

Record it! ships an update every 8 days, and Screen Recorder ® weekly. Most recently, Record it! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Screen Recorder ® on September 23, 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.*