Comparison

Remote Video Recorder vs Screen Recorder

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

Head to head
About

Remote Video Recorder

This app allows you to remotely start and stop video recording on your device via the internet. It receives control signals from another device, such as an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, using a designated keyword for security. Features include power-saving mode for extended recording and saving files directly to your Camera Roll.

Highlights
  • Remote recording control via internet
  • Receives signals from other devices
  • Start/stop recording functionality
  • Power saving mode for long recordings
  • Saves recordings to Camera Roll
  • Requires companion controller app
Features
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"Remote Video Recorder" is an app that allows you to record video remotely via the internet. ~ Features ~ - Device Interconnectivity Beyond Bluetooth Limits No tedious pairing required. Connections that are impossible with standard Bluetooth—such as controlling an iPad from your Apple Watch—are easily achieved via the internet. - Control Anyone’s Device, Regardless of Apple ID There is no need for iCloud syncing or using the same Apple ID. You can even control a friend’s device with a different Apple ID simply by sharing a keyword. - Turn Any Device into Your Player! By using the remote control app ("Remote Video Controller"), you can remotely control not only iPad but even another iPhone from your iPhone. ~ Setup Guide (Connecting the Two Apps) ~ 1. "Remote Video Controller" will automatically generate a 6-digit keyword upon startup. 2. Enter that 6-digit keyword into "Remote Video Recorder". 3. Tap the red circle button at the top to record and confirm that the video is saved to the Photos app. 4. Use the angle button to the right to rotate the recording and save it at your preferred orientation. 5. Ensure you are connected to the internet, then tap the antenna button in the top right. 6. Return to "Remote Video Controller" and confirm that you can start recording remotely. 7. Once finished, tap the antenna button again to end the remote session. *Steps 2-5 and 7 are performed within the separate app, "Remote Video Recorder".

About

Screen Recorder

Record your iPhone or iPad screen with audio and facecam in high definition. Create tutorials, capture gameplay, or record streaming content without time limits or watermarks. Convert videos to GIF and use the whiteboard feature for creative projects.

Highlights
  • Record screen with audio and facecam
  • Full HD video recording (up to 4K)
  • Internal/system sound recording
  • No recording time limits
  • Whiteboard recording
  • Convert video to GIF
  • No watermark
Features
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Screen Recorder helps you to record screen on iPhone, or iPad. TOP FEATURES + Record the entire screen with audio & facecam + Record full HD videos(720p/1080p/4k) + Recorder internal or system sound + No recording time limits + Whiteboard recording + Easy taking Screenshot + Audio/voice Recording + Record Streaming + No Watermark + Convert Video to GIF Screen Recorder is an efficient and easy-to-use professional stable video recording tool for iPhone, iPad. Screen Recorder for iPad enables you to capture everything that happens on your screen as a video with great quality up to 1080p. It has all the advanced features needed to create professional-looking demonstrations of new applications, record online, capture amazing game tricks or gameplays, presentations, and image slideshows on your iPhone screen! The whiteboard feature helps the artist or the teacher to create drawings or tutorial videos! What you can do with our Screen Recorder app - Create the demonstration video for any app program - Get creative with whiteboard & create tutorial videos for school and or collage class - Start recording with one click - Capture audio with a system built-in microphone or any audio input devices - Enable the camera to record reaction videos - Create a game reaction or commentary videos - Record YouTube live videos - Camera Roll Videos are supported - No Ads at all To access the app you'll need to Subscibe to Screen Recorder app. Choose from weekly, monthly 3-day trial, or yearly plans for the ultimate screen recording experience on iPhone and iPad. Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions of Use: https://appscreenrecorder.com/privacy-policy-macos Feel free to share your valuable feedback or suggestions at support@appscreenrecorder.com

Screenshots

Remote Video Recorder4 screens
Screen Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Video Recorder at none against Screen Recorder's 6. Remote Video Recorder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Screen Recorder's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 8%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. Screen Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Remote Video Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Video Recorder ships an update every 3 days, Screen Recorder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote Video Recorder versus Screen Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Video RecorderScreen Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (3.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews32.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.212.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB425 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkobunachou ozawaAppSmartz

Customer experience

Remote Video Recorder

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative84.6%

Screen Recorder

All ratings3,126 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive32.6%
Neutral17.0%
Negative50.4%

Bugs and requests

Remote Video Recorder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Screen Recorder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings stop unexpectedly
  • Can't save videos to camera roll
  • Streaming doesn't work properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add delete button for recordings
  • Improve video/audio sync
  • Allow customization of video settings
  • Fix issues with streaming to platforms

In-app purchases

None

Remote Video Recorder

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Screen Recorder

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly$2.497 Days
  • Weekly_Exclusive7 Days trial$2.497 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly_exclusive1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Exclusive1 Year trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Video Recorder free?
Remote Video Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Recorder free?
Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Video Recorder or Screen Recorder have ads?
Screen Recorder shows ads; Remote Video Recorder does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Video Recorder or Screen Recorder?
Remote Video Recorder ships an update every 3 days, and Screen Recorder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Video Recorder was updated on October 9, 2026 and Screen Recorder on October 24, 2026.

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