Comparison

ApowerREC vs Screen Recorder,Screen Capture

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ApowerREC

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
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ApowerREC is a screen recorder and video editor for capturing gameplay, tutorials, app demos, and presentations. Record your screen with microphone commentary, then trim clips, add AI subtitles and voiceovers, or compress videos for easier sharing. From your first recording to your finished video, ApowerREC brings practical recording and editing tools together in one app. SCREEN RECORDING Capture the moments and ideas you want to share. • Record gameplay, step-by-step tutorials, app demonstrations, and more. • Add microphone commentary to explain what’s happening on screen. • Customize resolution, bitrate, and frame rate. • Choose automatic, landscape, or portrait recording orientation. • Save your recordings for editing, playback, and sharing. VIDEO EDITING & AI SUBTITLES Turn recordings into clear, focused videos. • Trim unwanted footage and keep the moments that matter. • Automatically generate subtitles with AI speech recognition. • Add voiceovers to explain steps or personalize your videos. • Crop videos to popular aspect ratios, including 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, and 9:16. • Create picture-in-picture layouts in your video edits. VIDEO COMPRESSION Make large videos easier to store and share. • Reduce video file sizes with adjustable compression settings. • Balance quality, resolution, and file size. • Import videos from Photos or the Files app. • Save compressed copies while keeping your originals. FORMAT CONVERSION & AUDIO EXTRACTION Prepare your media for different uses. • Convert videos to supported formats, including MP4, MOV, and M4V. • Extract audio from videos as MP3, M4A, or WAV. • Turn video clips into GIFs. • Track processing progress and access your results. FREE VIDEO PLAYER Watch your recordings and local videos without a VIP subscription. • Play MP4, MOV, M4V, MKV, AVI, WebM, FLV, WMV, and more. • Open videos from Photos, the Files app, or the system share menu. • Adjust playback speed and watch in landscape. • Access your playback history and continue from your saved position. IMAGE TOOLS Handle everyday image editing tasks. • Compress images to reduce file sizes. • Crop, adjust, and annotate pictures. • Save edited copies while keeping your originals. MADE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY RECORDINGS Show someone how to use an app. Capture a gameplay highlight. Create a tutorial with subtitles and voiceover. Prepare a smaller video for sharing. ApowerREC helps you capture your screen and turn your recordings into content that’s ready to use. FREE & VIP FEATURES The video player is free to use. Some other features require a VIP subscription or purchase. Available options and pricing are displayed in the app. Format support depends on the file’s video and audio codecs. Playback, editing, compression, and conversion support may differ. CONTACT US Have a question or suggestion? Contact support@apowersoft.com. If you enjoy using ApowerREC, we’d appreciate your review!

About

Screen Recorder,Screen Capture

Easily record your device's screen with one tap, capturing games, videos, and app usage. This app offers unlimited recording, optional microphone audio, and a built-in editor to trim, crop, and add text or stickers to your videos. Share your creations instantly across various platforms.

Highlights
  • One-tap full screen recording
  • Unlimited recording duration
  • Optional microphone audio
  • Video editing tools (trim, crop, speed)
  • Add text and stickers to videos
  • Live streaming capabilities
  • Save in MP4 and MOV formats
Features
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Screen Recorder, Screen Capture is the easy way to record your iPhone and iPad screen. Start a full-screen recording with a single tap and stop it just as fast. Capture gameplay, videos, apps, video calls, and anything else on your screen — with an accurate on-screen timer and a clean, friendly interface. Whatever your device is doing, this app records it all — your games, videos, and favorite apps — in high quality, ready to edit and share. No ads. RECORDING • One tap to start a full-screen recording • One tap to stop • Unlimited recording length • Accurate recording timer • Choose your quality: 480p, 720p, 1080p, or Original (screen resolution) • Choose your frame rate: 30 or 60 fps • Add your microphone with a single toggle — turn mic sound ON or OFF • Recordings are saved automatically with clear file names and sizes BUILT-IN VIDEO EDITOR • Trim your video to change its length • Change speed — slow motion (0.25×, 0.5×) or fast (1.5×, 2×, 3×) • Mute the audio • Rotate the video • Add text overlays and drag them anywhere on the video ADD TEXT TO VIDEOS • Choose from a range of built-in fonts • Change the font size • Change the text color • Add an optional highlight (background) color behind your text • Position text anywhere by dragging EXPORT & VIDEO FORMATS • Export in MP4, MOV, or M4V • Choose the codec: H.264 (most compatible) or HEVC (smaller file) • Choose the export resolution: Original, 4K (2160p), 1080p, 720p, or 480p • Saves your finished video straight to your Photos library LIBRARY & SHARING • Your recordings and edited videos live in one place • Play videos right inside the app • Save to your Photos / Camera Roll • Share to Messages, Mail, and almost any app via the iOS share sheet MADE FOR IPHONE & IPAD • Universal app for iPhone and iPad • Quick Action from the Home Screen to jump straight to recording • Siri & Shortcuts support to start recording hands-free • Built-in Settings and Help • See how much free storage you have left • No ads • Use your Apple Watch as a remote control to start screen recordings on your iPhone with a single tap. Perfect for tutorials, gameplay, demos, reactions, presentations, and saving video calls. — Subscription pricing and terms: Screen Recorder offers an auto-renewing subscription with the following options: • All Access — 1 year • All Access — 3 months Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, where offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://iapps.app/Privacy Terms of Use: https://iapps.app/Terms

Screenshots

ApowerREC4 screens
Screen Recorder,Screen Capture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Recorder,Screen Capture at 95% against ApowerREC's 33%. Screen Recorder,Screen Capture also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 241). ApowerREC's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18). On price, update cadence, 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. ApowerREC sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Screen Recorder,Screen Capture sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Recorder,Screen Capture holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder,Screen Capture has 1.4K ratings behind it against 241, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ApowerREC's written reviews are positive against 95% of Screen Recorder,Screen Capture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ApowerREC ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Recorder,Screen Capture every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ApowerREC versus Screen Recorder,Screen Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApowerRECScreen Recorder,Screen Capture
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (241 ratings)4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.8% of reviews94.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2411.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApowersoft LimitedMaryam Derakhshesh

Customer experience

ApowerREC

All ratings241 ratings
Positive40.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative51.5%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral8.4%
Negative58.8%

Screen Recorder,Screen Capture

All ratings1,388 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews395 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.8%

User reviews

ApowerREC

From 241 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Screen Recorder,Screen Capture

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 High-quality recording
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 No watermarks or ads
  • 💡 Useful video editing features
  • 👍 Smooth performance

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires premium purchase for unlimited recordings
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues on older devices
  • 💡 Could use more advanced editing tools

Bugs and requests

ApowerREC

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Screen Recorder,Screen Capture

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription page gets stuck on some devices
  • Recorded videos not saving properly in some cases

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option to record microphone audio separately
  • Improve video export options (e.g. higher resolutions, codecs)
  • Integrate direct social media sharing

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ApowerREC

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription Personal$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription Business$29.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription Personal$39.991 Year
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  • Personal Annual Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription Business$79.991 Year
One-time5
  • 3 Years$46.99
  • LifeTime$59.99
  • LifeTime2 variants$69.99
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  • 3 Years$129.99
  • LifeTime$159.99
5 purchases

Screen Recorder,Screen Capture

Subscriptions2
  • Screen Recorder & Video Editor3 Days trial$12.993 Months
  • Screen Recorder & Video Editor3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • Video Editor$2.99
  • Screen Recorder Unlimited$4.99
  • Recorder Screen & Video Editor$6.99

Questions

Is ApowerREC free?
ApowerREC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Recorder,Screen Capture free?
Screen Recorder,Screen Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ApowerREC or Screen Recorder,Screen Capture?
Screen Recorder,Screen Capture is rated higher. ApowerREC averages 2.8 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Screen Recorder,Screen Capture averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.
Do ApowerREC or Screen Recorder,Screen Capture have ads?
Neither ApowerREC nor Screen Recorder,Screen Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ApowerREC or Screen Recorder,Screen Capture?
ApowerREC ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Recorder,Screen Capture every 5 weeks. Most recently, ApowerREC was updated on September 14, 2026 and Screen Recorder,Screen Capture on September 24, 2026.

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