# DU Recorder vs Screen Recorder

The clearest difference is monetization model: DU Recorder at freemium against Screen Recorder's subscription. DU Recorder also leads on ratings volume (56K vs 954). Screen Recorder's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 27%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DU Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Screen Recorder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for DU Recorder against 4.3 for Screen Recorder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DU Recorder has 56K ratings behind it against 954, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of DU Recorder's written reviews are positive against 57% of Screen Recorder's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DU Recorder | Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/du-recorder-screen-recorder/id1295647284/reviews)** | [4.3 (954 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-recordtv/id1401194574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 954 |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **57.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 120 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435277197) | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) |

## What reviewers say

### DU Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/du-recorder-screen-recorder/id1295647284)

Easily record your mobile screen and livestream to popular platforms like YouTube and Twitch. Enhance your recordings with powerful editing tools, including trimming, music, text, and filters. Create engaging content with this versatile screen recording and editing solution.

**Highlights:** Livestream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, High-quality screen recording, Audio recording support, Powerful video editing suite, Trim, merge, and add music to videos, Facecam for reaction videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DU Recorder Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| DU Recorder Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| DU Recorder Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| DU Recorder Premium | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| DU Recorder Premium | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| DU Recorder Premium | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great screen recorder
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for YouTubers and streamers
- 🎨 Good editing features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Restricted features without subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Audio recording issues
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings stop unexpectedly
- App freezes during use
- Sync issues between video and audio
- Livestreams cut off after a few minutes

**Requested features**

- Add pause/resume recording feature
- Improve live streaming capabilities
- Introduce one-time purchase option
- Add more editing tools and effects
- Improve video and audio quality


### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-recordtv/id1401194574)

Record your device's screen and add personalized video reactions with audio commentary. Enhance your recordings with editing tools like trimming, rotation, and filters. Organize and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Record full screen videos, Add video reactions with audio, Video trimming and rotation, Apply video filters, Organize recordings, Share and export videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder PremiumMonthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Remove Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Screen Recorder Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient screen recording
- 👍 Helpful for creating content
- 💡 Allows video editing
- 🎨 Good video quality options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Paywalls for premium features
- 🔍 Confusing user interface
- 🕰️ Slow video export times

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- Screen recording not working on certain devices
- Ads preventing access to core features

**Requested features**

- Add option to save videos directly to camera roll
- Improve editing tools and functionality
- Provide better instructions and tutorials
- Allow recording in landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DU Recorder free?

DU 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, DU Recorder or Screen Recorder?

DU Recorder is rated higher. DU Recorder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.3 from 954 ratings.

### Do DU Recorder or Screen Recorder have ads?

Both DU Recorder and Screen Recorder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DU Recorder or Screen Recorder?

DU Recorder ships an update monthly, and Screen Recorder monthly. Most recently, DU Recorder was updated on September 27, 2026 and Screen Recorder on September 26, 2026.

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