# ApowerREC vs Screen Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Recorder at 4.5 against ApowerREC's 2.8. Screen Recorder also leads on ratings volume (111K vs 241). ApowerREC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ApowerREC sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month 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 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 111K ratings behind it against 241, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 34% positive.

ApowerREC ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Recorder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ApowerREC | Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apowerrec-record-screen/id1336928544/reviews) | **[4.5 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-go-record/id1345200849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 241 | **111K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | **33.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apowersoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/695492801) | [Torqued Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837451787) |

## What reviewers say

### ApowerREC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apowerrec-record-screen/id1336928544)

Easily record your screen in HD with intuitive controls and powerful editing tools. Add AI-generated subtitles, trim videos, and use picture-in-picture to create engaging content. Share your recordings instantly.

**Highlights:** HD screen recording, One-click start/stop, Flexible recording settings, AI subtitle generation, Video trimming and editing, Picture-in-picture recording, Voiceover/dubbing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription Personal | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Business | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Personal | $39.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Business | $79.99 | per year |
| 3 Years | $46.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime | $59.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime | $69.99 | one-time |
| 3 Years | $129.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great screen recording quality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📽️ Captures system audio well
- 💡 Useful for recording tutorials and gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Start recording button not working
- 🐛 Crashes or stops recording unexpectedly
- 🔒 Deceptive free trial limitations
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Recorded videos have sync issues
- No sound recorded in some cases
- App doesn't work on certain iOS/iPadOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add landscape recording mode
- Improve compatibility with iOS/iPadOS
- Allow recording of FaceTime/video calls
- Provide better customer support


### 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 ApowerREC free?

ApowerREC 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, ApowerREC or Screen Recorder?

Screen Recorder is rated higher. ApowerREC averages 2.8 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.5 from 111K ratings.

### Do ApowerREC or Screen Recorder have ads?

Screen Recorder shows ads; ApowerREC does not.

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

ApowerREC ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Recorder every 2 months. Most recently, ApowerREC was updated on September 14, 2026 and Screen Recorder on September 28, 2026.

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