# Screen Recorder vs Screen Recorder Pro⋆

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Recorder at free with in-app purchases against Screen Recorder Pro⋆'s subscription. Screen Recorder also leads on ratings volume (112K vs 23K). Screen Recorder Pro⋆'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Recorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Screen Recorder against 4.5 for Screen Recorder Pro⋆. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112K and 23K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 32% of Screen Recorder Pro⋆'s.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 2 months, Screen Recorder Pro⋆ monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Screen Recorder Pro⋆ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-go-record/id1345200849/reviews) | **[4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-pro/id1463179214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 23K |
| Positive reviews | **33.4% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torqued Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837451787) | [Scep Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612838932) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-go-record/id1345200849)

Easily record your screen in high quality for gameplay, tutorials, or presentations. Add face cam reactions and voice commentary. Edit your recordings with built-in tools and share them directly to your favorite apps.

**Highlights:** High-quality screen recording, Face cam reactions, Voice commentary, Built-in video editor, Fast sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Go Record Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Go Record Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful tutorial
- 🎨 Good video quality
- 🎙️ Microphone support
- 🔓 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recordings not saving
- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 💰 Paywall for key features
- 🔇 Audio issues
- 🔀 Orientation problems

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings disappearing
- Null errors during recording
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add pause/resume recording
- Integrate video editing tools
- Allow simultaneous screen and face recording
- Improve storage management


### 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 Screen Recorder free?

Screen Recorder 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, Screen Recorder or Screen Recorder Pro⋆?

Screen Recorder Pro⋆ is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while Screen Recorder Pro⋆ averages 4.5 from 23K ratings.

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

Both Screen Recorder and Screen Recorder Pro⋆ show ads.

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

Screen Recorder ships an update every 2 months, and Screen Recorder Pro⋆ monthly. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on October 29, 2026 and Screen Recorder Pro⋆ on October 29, 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.*