# TechSmith Capture vs Screen Recorder & Record Video

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TechSmith Capture | Screen Recorder & Record Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/techsmith-capture/id1266321056/reviews)** | [4.3 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-and-record-video/id1468927807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 53 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TechSmith Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/411963970) | [Blue Bike LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276495840) |

## What reviewers say

### TechSmith Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/techsmith-capture/id1266321056)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-and-record-video/id1468927807)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Discounted | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Special Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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