# ApowerREC vs Screen Recorder,Screen Capture

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ApowerREC | Screen Recorder,Screen Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apowerrec-record-screen/id1336928544/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorderscreen-capture/id1458607818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 241 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 147 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apowersoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/695492801) | [Maryam Derakhshesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625594620) |

## 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,Screen Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorderscreen-capture/id1458607818)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder & Video Editor | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Screen Recorder & Video Editor | $24.99 | per year |
| Video Editor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Screen Recorder Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recorder Screen & Video Editor | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription page gets stuck on some devices
- Recorded videos not saving properly in some cases

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*