# ApowerREC vs Screen Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Recorder at 4.5 against ApowerREC's 2.8. Screen Recorder also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). ApowerREC's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 $3.99 per 7 days. 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 241 and 461 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ApowerREC's written reviews are positive against 65% of Screen Recorder's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 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 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-recordx/id1414852845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 241 | **461** |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apowersoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/695492801) | [哲 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/855008029) |

## 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-recordx/id1414852845)

Capture high-definition screen recordings, camera footage, and voice memos with advanced editing tools. Convert recordings to Live Photos or GIFs, extract audio, and transcribe speech to text. Offers privacy features and easy sharing options.

**Highlights:** High-definition screen recording up to 4K 60fps, Voice recognition to text, Video export as Live Photo or GIF, Extract audio from video, Picture-in-picture video playback, Comprehensive video editing tools, Voice recording with background support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder Pro - 1 week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Pro - 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder Pro - 1 year | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great screen recording quality
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for creating videos
- 👍 Good for gaming and YouTube
- 👍 Captures screen and audio well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio recording issues
- 🐛 Crashes or stops recording randomly
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription for full features
- 🐛 Saving/editing issues
- 🐛 Orientation/rotation problems

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone not recording audio
- Recordings not saving properly
- App crashing during use
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Delayed or out-of-sync audio

**Requested features**

- Add 60fps recording option
- Improve audio recording capabilities
- Allow saving recordings to photo gallery
- Provide more editing tools
- Fix issues with orientation and rotation


## 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 461 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 3 weeks. Most recently, ApowerREC was updated on October 25, 2026 and Screen Recorder on October 21, 2026.

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