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 screen, camera, and audio with this comprehensive tool. Edit and enhance your recordings with built-in tools, including FaceCam overlays and dual camera support. Ideal for content creators, educators, and gamers.

Highlights
  • Screen recording
  • FaceCam overlays
  • Dual camera recording
  • Built-in video editor
  • High-quality audio recording
  • Customizable recording settings
Features
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Screen Recorder – Record Your Screen & Reactions Like a Pro All-in-one screen and audio recording solution built for creators, educators, gamers, and anyone who needs high-quality recordings straight from their device. Capture everything from gameplay and tutorials to Face Cam reactions and voice memos – then edit, enhance, and share effortlessly. SCREEN RECORDING - Start recording with a single tap (iOS 11 or later) - Capture apps, games, walkthroughs, and more in real-time - Customize resolution, bit rate, and frame rate for crisp, smooth results FACE CAM REACTIONS - Add FaceCam overlays to your screen recordings - Adjust size and position to fit your content - Great for reaction videos, tutorials, and gameplay DUAL CAMERA RECORDER - Record from both front and rear cameras at the same time - Apply frames to make your videos stand out - Save instantly or share with ease across your favorite platforms BUILT-IN VIDEO EDITOR - Trim, cut, crop, and rotate clips with full control - Apply transitions, filters, effects, and adjust playback speed to style your videos - Export in high-quality video formats or create GIFs for quick and easy sharing AUDIO RECORDING - Record high-quality audio on the go - Capture voiceovers, commentary, or ambient sounds - Ideal for podcasts, voice notes, or narration Whether you’re teaching, entertaining, or creating content for your followers, Screen Recorder gives you the tools to make it look and sound amazing — all from your phone or tablet. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Unlock the full access of the app with our Premium Subscription. With this subscription, you will gain access to: - Unlimited Screen Recording in 4K: Capture your screen without limitations. - Advanced Video Editing & Face Cam: Edit your videos with ease and add a personalized face cam feature. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS - Weekly Subscription: Access premium features every week for only $4.99/week. - Yearly Subscription: Full access for a year with a 3-day free trial to explore premium features for $49.99/year. Cancel anytime. No hidden fees. Privacy Policy: https://appoftheyear.net/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://appoftheyear.net/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

TechSmith Capture4 screens
Screen Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

TechSmith Capture and Screen Recorder both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of TechSmith Capture's written reviews are positive against 30% of Screen Recorder's. TechSmith Capture also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.6). Screen Recorder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. TechSmith Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TechSmith Capture against 4.5 for Screen Recorder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.9K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of TechSmith Capture's written reviews are positive against 30% of Screen Recorder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TechSmith Capture ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Recorder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 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 (9.9K ratings) — better4.5 (33K ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better29.8% of reviews
Number of ratings9.9K33K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechSmith CorporationApp of the Year

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 ratings33,394 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews798 reviews
Positive29.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative62.3%

User reviews

TechSmith Capture

From 9.9K 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 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Good app
  • 🚀 Amazing love it
  • 🚀 Allows the accessibility of the screen
  • 🚀 Surprisingly this app works great
  • 🚀 Great screen recorder!

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Horrible free version
  • 🔒 Waste of time
  • 🔒 Not happy!
  • 🔒 WHY
  • 🔒 Bruh

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

4 issues
  • The sound inside the phone overcome my voice
  • The recording sign was still on my screen and then I tried getting rid of it by pressing stop but it was still there and it still won't come of
  • Every time I record something it doesn't get saved into the videos at all
  • None of my videos recorded, and when I tried to hit the play button it just showed the play icon with a slash through it, and wouldn't show anything but a black screen

Requested features

4 requests
  • How do I get out of the PRO thingy
  • Why not stop that and half and half
  • Why when I record a sideways game it's still sideways on the video? It's supposed to be straight!
  • I wish you guys add a thing where the face cam is just apart of it when u hit start recording

In-app purchases

None

TechSmith Capture

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Screen Recorder

Subscriptions8
  • Screen Recorder Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Screen Recorder Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Screen Recorder Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Screen Recorder Yearly2 variants$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Screen Recorder Vip$5.99
  • Lifetime purchase$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 9.9K ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.5 from 33K ratings.
Do TechSmith Capture or Screen Recorder have ads?
TechSmith Capture shows ads; Screen Recorder does not.
Which is updated more often, TechSmith Capture or Screen Recorder?
TechSmith Capture ships an update every 6 weeks, and Screen Recorder every 2 weeks. Most recently, TechSmith Capture was updated on October 12, 2026 and Screen Recorder on October 15, 2026.

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