# ApowerREC vs Live Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Live Recorder at 4.4 against ApowerREC's 2.8. Live Recorder also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 33%) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 241). ApowerREC's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Live Recorder sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Live Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Recorder has 4.1K 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 53% of Live Recorder's.

ApowerREC ships an update every 3 weeks, Live Recorder monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ApowerREC | Live Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apowerrec-record-screen/id1336928544/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-recorder-record-screen/id1520570962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 241 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | **52.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 298 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) | [KING AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799562736) |

## 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


### Live Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-recorder-record-screen/id1520570962)

Record your screen in HD with face cam and voiceover capabilities. This app offers premium video editing tools to enhance your content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Stream live directly from your device and create engaging videos.

**Highlights:** HD screen recording, Live streaming, Face cam with adjustable position and size, Voiceover recording, Video editor (speed, trim, filters, volume, rotate), One-tap recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove & disable all ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove all ads | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Screen Recorder Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Screen Record Pro: Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Record Pro : Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder Pro : Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Offer: One Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Live Record PRO: Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Live Screen Record Pro: Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Helpful for creating videos
- 👍 Good video quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for certain features
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Ads disrupt recording
- 🔍 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- Exporting issues to YouTube
- Compatibility problems on tablets

**Requested features**

- Add free face cam option
- Improve video editing capabilities
- Allow landscape mode recording
- Reduce ads and paywall


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ApowerREC free?

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

### Is Live Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ApowerREC or Live Recorder?

Live Recorder is rated higher. ApowerREC averages 2.8 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Live Recorder averages 4.4 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do ApowerREC or Live Recorder have ads?

Live Recorder shows ads; ApowerREC does not.

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

ApowerREC ships an update every 3 weeks, and Live Recorder monthly. Most recently, ApowerREC was updated on October 25, 2026 and Live Recorder on October 22, 2026.

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