# ApowerREC vs Screen Recorder Pro⋆

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Recorder Pro⋆ at 4.5 against ApowerREC's 2.8. Screen Recorder Pro⋆ also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 241) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). ApowerREC's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, 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 Pro⋆ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Recorder Pro⋆ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder Pro⋆ has 23K ratings behind it against 241, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 32% positive.

ApowerREC ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Recorder Pro⋆ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ApowerREC | Screen Recorder Pro⋆ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apowerrec-record-screen/id1336928544/reviews) | **[4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-pro/id1463179214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 241 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.1% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 174 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apowersoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/695492801) | [SCEP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612838932) |

## 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 Pro⋆

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-pro/id1463179214)

Capture your device's screen and record your reactions simultaneously. This app allows for video editing and easy sharing to major social media platforms, making it ideal for content creators and gamers.

**Highlights:** Record screen, Record face cam reaction, Edit videos, Share to social media, Video tutorials, Game recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great quality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for creating videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Forced to pay to use full features
- 🐛 Unreliable recording and saving
- 🔋 Drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Recording stops unexpectedly
- Saved videos not accessible
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Allow free video recording and editing
- Improve audio and video sync
- Add more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ApowerREC free?

ApowerREC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screen Recorder Pro⋆ free?

Screen Recorder Pro⋆ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ApowerREC or Screen Recorder Pro⋆?

Screen Recorder Pro⋆ is rated higher. ApowerREC averages 2.8 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Screen Recorder Pro⋆ averages 4.5 from 23K ratings.

### Do ApowerREC or Screen Recorder Pro⋆ have ads?

Screen Recorder Pro⋆ shows ads; ApowerREC does not.

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

ApowerREC ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Recorder Pro⋆ monthly. Most recently, ApowerREC was updated on October 21, 2026 and Screen Recorder Pro⋆ on October 23, 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.*