# 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 review sentiment (65% vs 32%). Screen Recorder Pro⋆'s advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 383). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 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⋆. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder Pro⋆ has 23K ratings behind it against 383, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 32% of Screen Recorder Pro⋆'s.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Recorder Pro⋆ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Screen Recorder Pro⋆ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-recordx/id1414852845/reviews) | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-pro/id1463179214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 383 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 32.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 39 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [哲 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/855008029) | [Scep Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612838932) |

## 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 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 and Screen Recorder Pro⋆ are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 383 and 23K ratings respectively.

### 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 3 weeks, and Screen Recorder Pro⋆ monthly. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on September 18, 2026 and Screen Recorder Pro⋆ on September 26, 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.*