Comparison

TechSmith Capture 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

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
Read full description

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 Video

Record your screen while using any app, capture gameplay, create tutorials, or record video reactions with a facecam. Edit your recordings with trimming, stickers, filters, and text. Share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • Record screen from any app
  • Facecam recording
  • In-app video editor
  • Trim, cut, add stickers, filters, text
  • Microphone control
  • Share to social networks
Features
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Record your screen no matter which app are you using! Film your favorite videogames, and create extraordinary gameplays; You are also able to record your reaction to any video in your gallery, create incredible tutorials or training for pleasure or work with just one single tap on the screen. Take advantage of the vast list of functions we have developed for you to make your screen recordings more special than ever before. • Capture your screens no matter which app you are using. • Record the screen of your device and add real-time commentaries to your videos just while using the app. • React to the videos you have in your gallery while recording phenomenal FaceCam films to make your video reactions look more professional. • Turn your microphone on or off, and make your own tutorials or training to any tool you want to show. • Trim, cut, add stickers, apply filters, or include completely customizable text to your recordings with our in-app video editor function. • Save your reactions directly to your phone or share them with your family and friends at any social network. Make your recordings look like a pro, explain as many things you want to show to your friends, get more followers to your gameplay or tutorials, and get fun with the thousands of uses a screen recording could have in your gallery. Screen Recorder Subscription Plans Details: - 3 day free trial then $2.99/Week. - 3 day free trial then $49.99/Year. - 3 day free trial then $19.99/Year. - 3 day free trial then $9.99/Month - Screen Recorder full feature available through an auto-renewing subscription. - Renewal: subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before end of the current period. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription at any time, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase. Read our privacy policy at https://topappsandpopulargames.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Read our Terms of Service at https://topappsandpopulargames.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

TechSmith Capture4 screens
Screen Recorder & Record Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TechSmith Capture at none against Screen Recorder & Record Video's 14. TechSmith Capture also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). Screen Recorder & Record Video's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 & Record Video sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of TechSmith Capture's written reviews are positive against 72% of Screen Recorder & Record Video's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TechSmith Capture ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Recorder & Record Video fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TechSmith Capture versus Screen Recorder & Record Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTechSmith CaptureScreen Recorder & Record Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10K ratings) — better4.3 (3.9K ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews71.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better3.9K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechSmith CorporationBlue Bike LLC

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 & Record Video

All ratings3,846 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews580 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative19.5%

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 & Record Video

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Amazing screen recording
  • 🎥 Great for YouTube/content creation
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎉 Helpful for gaming/streaming

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🤔 Confusing/unclear functionality
  • 🐛 Glitchy/buggy performance
  • 🔒 Limited sharing/export options

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 & Record Video

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Bluetooth disconnects during use
  • Frequent crashes/freezes
  • Microphone/audio issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • In-app video editing tools
  • Ability to delete/manage recordings
  • Facecam integration with screen recording

In-app purchases

None

TechSmith Capture

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Screen Recorder & Record Video

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly Discounted14 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Lite Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Special Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Lite Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Lite Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly2 variants$149.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is TechSmith Capture free?
TechSmith Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Recorder & Record Video free?
Screen Recorder & Record Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TechSmith Capture or Screen Recorder & Record Video?
TechSmith Capture is rated higher. TechSmith Capture averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Screen Recorder & Record Video averages 4.3 from 3.9K ratings.
Do TechSmith Capture or Screen Recorder & Record Video have ads?
TechSmith Capture shows ads; Screen Recorder & Record Video does not.
Which is updated more often, TechSmith Capture or Screen Recorder & Record Video?
TechSmith Capture ships an update every 6 weeks, and Screen Recorder & Record Video fortnightly. Most recently, TechSmith Capture was updated on October 20, 2026 and Screen Recorder & Record Video on October 26, 2026.

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