# Screen Recorder vs Screen Recorder,Screen Capture

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Recorder at free with in-app purchases against Screen Recorder,Screen Capture's subscription. Screen Recorder also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18). Screen Recorder,Screen Capture's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (95% vs 65%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Screen Recorder,Screen Capture sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months. 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 4.6 for Screen Recorder,Screen Capture. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 383 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 95% of Screen Recorder,Screen Capture's.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Recorder,Screen Capture every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Screen Recorder,Screen Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-recordx/id1414852845/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorderscreen-capture/id1458607818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 383 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 39 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [哲 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/855008029) | [Maryam Derakhshesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625594620) |

## 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


### Screen Recorder,Screen Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorderscreen-capture/id1458607818)

Easily record your device's screen with one tap, capturing games, videos, and app usage. This app offers unlimited recording, optional microphone audio, and a built-in editor to trim, crop, and add text or stickers to your videos. Share your creations instantly across various platforms.

**Highlights:** One-tap full screen recording, Unlimited recording duration, Optional microphone audio, Video editing tools (trim, crop, speed), Add text and stickers to videos, Live streaming capabilities, Save in MP4 and MOV formats

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder & Video Editor | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Screen Recorder & Video Editor | $24.99 | per year |
| Video Editor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Screen Recorder Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recorder Screen & Video Editor | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High-quality recording
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 No watermarks or ads
- 💡 Useful video editing features
- 👍 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires premium purchase for unlimited recordings
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues on older devices
- 💡 Could use more advanced editing tools

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription page gets stuck on some devices
- Recorded videos not saving properly in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add option to record microphone audio separately
- Improve video export options (e.g. higher resolutions, codecs)
- Integrate direct social media sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is Screen Recorder,Screen Capture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Recorder or Screen Recorder,Screen Capture?

Screen Recorder,Screen Capture is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while Screen Recorder,Screen Capture averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Screen Recorder or Screen Recorder,Screen Capture have ads?

Screen Recorder shows ads; Screen Recorder,Screen Capture does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder or Screen Recorder,Screen Capture?

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Recorder,Screen Capture every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on October 15, 2026 and Screen Recorder,Screen Capture on October 17, 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.*