# Screen Recorder vs Full Screen Video Recorder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Recorder at 65% against Full Screen Video Recorder's 19%. Screen Recorder also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Full Screen Video Recorder's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Recorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Full Screen Video Recorder 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, 4.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 462 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 19% of Full Screen Video Recorder's.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, Full Screen Video Recorder every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Full Screen Video Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (462 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-recordx/id1414852845/reviews)** | [2.0 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-screen-video-recorder/id1438086255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **462** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [哲 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/855008029) | [Creative Infoway](https://appshunter.io/developer/524357948) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-recordx/id1414852845)

Capture high-definition screen recordings, camera footage, and voice memos with advanced editing tools. Convert recordings to Live Photos or GIFs, extract audio, and transcribe speech to text. Offers privacy features and easy sharing options.

**Highlights:** High-definition screen recording up to 4K 60fps, Voice recognition to text, Video export as Live Photo or GIF, Extract audio from video, Picture-in-picture video playback, Comprehensive video editing tools, Voice recording with background support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder Pro - 1 week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Pro - 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder Pro - 1 year | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great screen recording quality
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for creating videos
- 👍 Good for gaming and YouTube
- 👍 Captures screen and audio well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio recording issues
- 🐛 Crashes or stops recording randomly
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription for full features
- 🐛 Saving/editing issues
- 🐛 Orientation/rotation problems

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone not recording audio
- Recordings not saving properly
- App crashing during use
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Delayed or out-of-sync audio

**Requested features**

- Add 60fps recording option
- Improve audio recording capabilities
- Allow saving recordings to photo gallery
- Provide more editing tools
- Fix issues with orientation and rotation


### Full Screen Video Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-screen-video-recorder/id1438086255)

Record your device screen in HD to create game tutorials, app demos, and walkthroughs. Edit your recordings with filters, cropping, and color adjustments. Easily share your creations directly to social media or save them to your camera roll.

**Highlights:** One-tap screen recording, Record games, tutorials, and apps, Add commentary and audio, Video editing with filters, Crop, adjust brightness, contrast, and color, Rotate and save editing activity, Direct social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works well on newer devices
- 🎥 Good for social media video creation
- 🎵 Microphone recording capability
- ⚡ Functional screen recording when compatible
- 📱 Works on YouTube

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recording fails to save frequently
- ❌ Incompatible with iPhone 5, 6, and older iOS versions
- 🔧 Setup tutorial doesn't match device capabilities
- 🎵 Audio sync issues and quality problems
- 📍 Location-dependent functionality issues

**Reported bugs**

- Record button doesn't initiate recording
- Videos fail to save to camera roll
- Customize Controls option missing on older devices
- Audio not captured during recording
- App crashes when opening or during editing

**Requested features**

- Support for iPhone 5 and 6
- Compatibility with older iOS versions (below iOS 11)
- Better iPad/tablet control center integration
- Improved audio quality and sync
- Front-facing camera option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is Full Screen Video Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Recorder or Full Screen Video Recorder?

Screen Recorder is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 462 ratings, while Full Screen Video Recorder averages 2.0 from 96 ratings.

### Do Screen Recorder or Full Screen Video Recorder have ads?

Screen Recorder shows ads; Full Screen Video Recorder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder or Full Screen Video Recorder?

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Full Screen Video Recorder every 3 months. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on November 2, 2026 and Full Screen Video Recorder on November 2, 2026.

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