# Record it! vs FacePiP

The clearest difference is ads: FacePiP at none against Record it!'s shown. FacePiP also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Record it!'s advantage is ratings volume (458K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 FacePiP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FacePiP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Record it! has 458K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Record it! ships an update weekly, FacePiP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Record it! | FacePiP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (458K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-it-screen-recorder/id1245356545/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facepip/id6755074920/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **458K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIGISET LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/944123342) | [Patrick Bridgeman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831876421) |

## What reviewers say

### Record it!

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

Easily record your iPhone or iPad screen with one tap. Add face-cam reactions, audio commentary, and edit your videos directly within the app. Share your creations instantly or export them for further editing.

**Highlights:** One-tap screen recording, Face-cam overlay, Audio commentary, Video trimming and editing, Canvas and background customization, Organizer for recordings, Direct sharing and export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**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


### FacePiP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facepip/id6755074920)

Record your screen and face simultaneously with a floating camera overlay. This app simplifies video creation for reactions, tutorials, and social content, eliminating complex editing. It also features a unique 'Proof of Human' system to verify authenticity.

**Highlights:** Floating picture-in-picture camera overlay, Simultaneous screen and face recording, No timelines or complex editors, Proof of Human digital provenance system, Dynamic QR code for video verification, Ideal for reaction videos and tutorials

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FacePiP Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Record it! free?

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

### Is FacePiP free?

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

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

FacePiP is rated higher. Record it! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 458K ratings, while FacePiP averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Record it! shows ads; FacePiP does not.

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

Record it! ships an update weekly, and FacePiP every 2 weeks. Most recently, Record it! was updated on November 10, 2026 and FacePiP on October 30, 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.*