Comparison

Private Recorder 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

Private Recorder

Record audio and video discreetly and store it securely within the application. This tool offers password protection and file management options for your recordings. It's useful for documenting important conversations, lectures, or meetings.

Highlights
  • Record audio and video
  • Secure password protection
  • Organized file listing
  • Rename and delete files
  • Proof of conversations
Features
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Private Recorder provides a unique functionality to record conversations, meetings, and other audios/videos and store in a secret place inside the app. 
 Key features - 
*Record whatever you want. *Saved files are listed in the order of recorded date/time. *Secure recordings with a generic password screen.
 *Always has proof of key conversations “just in case.” *Delete or Rename file names so that you can save it with your choice. *Quite useful in the following situations: - during negotiations for important contracts - at crime scenes - during lectures or meetings
 And more important if you like the application, don’t forget to add/update your reviews.
 Thank you for your liking! Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://tinyurl.com/28wr5nst

About

Screen Recorder

Easily record your screen in high quality for gameplay, tutorials, or presentations. Add face cam reactions and voice commentary. Edit your recordings with built-in tools and share them directly to your favorite apps.

Highlights
  • High-quality screen recording
  • Face cam reactions
  • Voice commentary
  • Built-in video editor
  • Fast sharing
Features
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Record your screen with Go Record! Whether you're recording gameplay, creating tutorials, or capturing presentations, Go Record makes it easy to create polished screen recordings. Add Face Cam reactions and voice commentary. Edit with built-in tools, then export directly to your favorite apps when you're ready to share. What you can do: EASY SCREEN RECORDING Record your screen in high quality FACE CAM REACTIONS Add Face Cam reactions and voice commentary BUILT-IN VIDEO EDITOR Trim, rotate, adjust audio and more directly from the app. FAST SHARING Export to your favorite apps quickly Go Record is the screen recorder built for creators. Get started today.

Screenshots

Private Recorder3 screens
Screen Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Recorder at 4.5 against Private Recorder's 4.1. Screen Recorder also leads on ratings volume (111K vs 231) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Private Recorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months and Screen Recorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 111K ratings behind it against 231, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Private Recorder's written reviews are positive against 34% of Screen Recorder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, Screen Recorder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Private Recorder versus Screen Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate RecorderScreen Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (231 ratings)4.5 (111K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.0% of reviews — better33.5% of reviews
Number of ratings231111K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPradeep YadavTorqued Studios LLC

Customer experience

Private Recorder

All ratings224 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive41.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative48.7%

Screen Recorder

All ratings110,686 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews2,046 reviews
Positive33.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.2%

User reviews

Private Recorder

From 231 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great simple app
  • 👍 Works as intended
  • 👍 Very easy and functional
  • 👍 Good recorder
  • 👍 Password protection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recordings have no sound
  • 🐛 App stops recording when screen is off
  • 🐛 App stops recording when switching apps
  • 🐛 Noticeable recording indicator
  • 🐛 No way to delete recordings

Screen Recorder

From 111K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful tutorial
  • 🎨 Good video quality
  • 🎙️ Microphone support
  • 🔓 No ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recordings not saving
  • 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
  • 💰 Paywall for key features
  • 🔇 Audio issues
  • 🔀 Orientation problems

Bugs and requests

Private Recorder

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Recordings have no sound
  • App stops recording when screen is off
  • App stops recording when switching apps
  • Noticeable recording indicator
  • No way to delete recordings
Show 18 more
  • No way to erase recordings
  • Paid for Pro, still asking to upgrade
  • Audio files have no sound
  • Cannot share recordings
  • App doesn't always play back recordings
  • Video recording doesn't work
  • Not secret, no black screen option
  • Useless silent sound feed
  • Takes money, doesn't work
  • App would likely have dangerous consequences for anyone using it to record privately
  • Horrible service
  • Scam alert
  • Unreliable
  • Not working properly
  • Use less
  • Camera only opens
  • Needs more development
  • Doesn't record with screen locked

Requested features

11 requests
  • How to share or delete recordings
  • Suppress orange mic indicator light
  • Set different app icon/name
  • Add a tracker for recordings
  • Keep recording secretly while screen is locked
Show 6 more
  • Make everything on the app free
  • Restore deleted voice recordings (recycle bin)
  • Continue recording while phone is off
  • Develop video recording for iPhone screen lock
  • Option for black screen while recording
  • Ability to use camera on lock screen

Screen Recorder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings disappearing
  • Null errors during recording
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add pause/resume recording
  • Integrate video editing tools
  • Allow simultaneous screen and face recording
  • Improve storage management

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Private Recorder

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade To Pro$19.996 Months
  • Upgrade To Pro$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads and Unlock Share$23.99
3 purchases

Screen Recorder

Subscriptions1
  • Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month
One-time2
  • Go Record Pro$4.99
  • Go Record Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Private Recorder free?
Private Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Recorder free?
Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Recorder or Screen Recorder?
Screen Recorder is rated higher. Private Recorder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.5 from 111K ratings.
Do Private Recorder or Screen Recorder have ads?
Both Private Recorder and Screen Recorder show ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Recorder or Screen Recorder?
Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, and Screen Recorder every 2 months. Most recently, Private Recorder was updated on September 11, 2026 and Screen Recorder on September 25, 2026.

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