# TechSmith Capture vs InviCam

TechSmith Capture and InviCam both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of TechSmith Capture's written reviews are positive against 12% of InviCam's. TechSmith Capture also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (9.9K vs 248). InviCam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InviCam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TechSmith Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TechSmith Capture against 4.5 for InviCam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TechSmith Capture has 9.9K ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of TechSmith Capture's written reviews are positive against 12% of InviCam's.

TechSmith Capture ships an update every 6 weeks, InviCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TechSmith Capture | InviCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/techsmith-capture/id1266321056/reviews)** | [4.5 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invicam-black-screen-camera/id1583792417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.9K** | 248 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 11.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TechSmith Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/411963970) | [Sergey Saltovskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500479546) |

## 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


### InviCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invicam-black-screen-camera/id1583792417)

Capture photos and videos privately without cluttering your device's storage. Content is not saved locally unless you choose to share it. Offers easy sharing options and customizable camera settings for a streamlined experience.

**Highlights:** Private photo and video capture, No local storage by default, Direct sharing to social media and messengers, Customizable default camera, Easy photo/video mode switching

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InviCam PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| InviCam PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| InviCam PRO | $14.99 | per year |
| InviCam PRO | $14.99 | per year |
| Video recording access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Photos | $1.99 | one-time |
| InviCamera Plus | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TechSmith Capture free?

TechSmith Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is InviCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TechSmith Capture or InviCam?

TechSmith Capture is rated higher. TechSmith Capture averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while InviCam averages 4.5 from 248 ratings.

### Do TechSmith Capture or InviCam have ads?

TechSmith Capture shows ads; InviCam does not.

### Which is updated more often, TechSmith Capture or InviCam?

TechSmith Capture ships an update every 6 weeks, and InviCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, TechSmith Capture was updated on October 18, 2026 and InviCam on October 15, 2026.

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