# Screen Recorder vs backAR Green Screen

The clearest difference is price: Screen Recorder at Free against backAR Green Screen's $4.99. Screen Recorder also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 33%) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). backAR Green Screen's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Screen Recorder is free to download; backAR Green Screen costs $4.99 up front. Screen Recorder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and backAR Green Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 954 ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 33% of backAR Green Screen's.

Screen Recorder ships an update monthly, backAR Green Screen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | backAR Green Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (954 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-recordtv/id1401194574/reviews)** | [4.1 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backar-green-screen/id1660948574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **954** | 137 |
| Positive reviews | **57.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 155 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) | [Elie F. Gebran](https://appshunter.io/developer/552036126) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-recordtv/id1401194574)

Record your device's screen and add personalized video reactions with audio commentary. Enhance your recordings with editing tools like trimming, rotation, and filters. Organize and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Record full screen videos, Add video reactions with audio, Video trimming and rotation, Apply video filters, Organize recordings, Share and export videos

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder PremiumMonthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Remove Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Screen Recorder Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient screen recording
- 👍 Helpful for creating content
- 💡 Allows video editing
- 🎨 Good video quality options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Paywalls for premium features
- 🔍 Confusing user interface
- 🕰️ Slow video export times

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- Screen recording not working on certain devices
- Ads preventing access to core features

**Requested features**

- Add option to save videos directly to camera roll
- Improve editing tools and functionality
- Provide better instructions and tutorials
- Allow recording in landscape mode


### backAR Green Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backar-green-screen/id1660948574)

Transform your surroundings into immersive 3D virtual environments. This app uses your device's camera to place you within dynamic scenes, allowing you to move and capture photos or videos from any angle with realistic lighting. No physical green screen is required.

**Highlights:** 360° 3D virtual backgrounds, Real-time virtual lighting, Capture photos and videos, Move and shoot from any angle, Import custom backgrounds, No physical green screen needed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Scenes | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is backAR Green Screen free?

backAR Green Screen costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Recorder or backAR Green Screen?

Screen Recorder is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.3 out of 5 from 954 ratings, while backAR Green Screen averages 4.1 from 137 ratings.

### Do Screen Recorder or backAR Green Screen have ads?

Screen Recorder shows ads; backAR Green Screen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder or backAR Green Screen?

Screen Recorder ships an update monthly, and backAR Green Screen every 2 months. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on September 23, 2026 and backAR Green Screen 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.*