Comparison

TechSmith Capture 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

TechSmith Capture

Record and share your iPhone or iPad screen for training and app demos. Easily transfer recordings to desktop editing software for enhancements. Organize all your screen captures in one place.

Highlights
  • Record screen videos
  • Import existing screen recordings
  • Organize recordings in a library
  • Transfer videos to Camtasia/Snagit
  • iOS screen recording API support
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TechSmith Capture™ allows you to quickly record your training and app demo videos on your iPhone or iPad. Share directly from your mobile device to TechSmith Camtasia for editing and enhancements. Start a new screen recording from right inside of TechSmith Capture. Simply tap the red record button located in the navigation bar to get started! TechSmith Capture is a mobile app and set of app extensions capable of recording the screen of an iPhone or iPad running iOS 11. TechSmith Capture allows users to: - Record one or more full screen video clips using the iOS system’s global recording APIs. - Import screen videos recorded by the iOS screen recorder or other recording enabled apps. - Keep all of your screen recordings organized in the library. - Quickly transfer videos to Camtasia and Snagit over a WiFi connection. TechSmith Capture’s enhanced onboarding will ensure that you are getting the most out of your iOS screen recordings. ----- TechSmith Capture is currently offered as a free preview, so take advantage of it while you can!

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

TechSmith Capture4 screens
Screen Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TechSmith Capture at none against Screen Recorder's 4. TechSmith Capture also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (10K vs 957). Screen Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Screen Recorder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TechSmith Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TechSmith Capture holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TechSmith Capture has 10K ratings behind it against 957, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of TechSmith Capture's written reviews are positive against 57% of Screen Recorder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TechSmith Capture ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Recorder monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TechSmith Capture versus Screen Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTechSmith CaptureScreen Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10K ratings) — better4.3 (957 ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better57.3% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better957
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechSmith CorporationPolymath Company Limited

Customer experience

TechSmith Capture

All ratings9,941 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews424 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative21.9%

Screen Recorder

All ratings957 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews855 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative36.6%

User reviews

TechSmith Capture

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📽️ Great screen recording quality
  • 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 💾 Saves recordings to camera roll
  • 🎥 Captures audio and screen

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recording stops unexpectedly
  • 🔇 Audio issues (cuts out, low quality)
  • 🤔 Orientation/aspect ratio problems
  • 🔍 Difficulty stopping/exiting recording
  • 📤 Trouble exporting/sharing recordings

Screen Recorder

From 957 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient screen recording
  • 👍 Helpful for creating content
  • 💡 Allows video editing
  • 🎨 Good video quality options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Paywalls for premium features
  • 🔍 Confusing user interface
  • 🕰️ Slow video export times

Bugs and requests

TechSmith Capture

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings disappear after saving
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Microphone not working consistently
  • Lag or stuttering during recordings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add voice/webcam recording
  • Improve audio quality and reliability
  • Provide more video editing options
  • Allow longer recording durations
  • Add support for landscape mode

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

None

TechSmith Capture

No in-app purchases

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 TechSmith Capture free?
TechSmith Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Recorder free?
Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TechSmith Capture or Screen Recorder?
TechSmith Capture is rated higher. TechSmith Capture averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.3 from 957 ratings.
Do TechSmith Capture or Screen Recorder have ads?
Both TechSmith Capture and Screen Recorder show ads.
Which is updated more often, TechSmith Capture or Screen Recorder?
TechSmith Capture ships an update every 6 weeks, and Screen Recorder monthly. Most recently, TechSmith Capture was updated on October 31, 2026 and Screen Recorder on November 2, 2026.

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