# Private Recorder vs Screen Recorder

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Recorder | Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946/reviews) | **[4.5 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-go-record/id1345200849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 231 | **111K** |
| Positive reviews | **41.0% of reviews** | 33.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pradeep Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123417966) | [Torqued Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837451787) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Pro | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Upgrade To Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads and Unlock Share | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-go-record/id1345200849)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Go Record Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Go Record Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings disappearing
- Null errors during recording
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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