# Screen Recorder vs Record Maker

The clearest difference is device support: Screen Recorder at 4 against Record Maker's 2. Screen Recorder also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Record Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Record Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 383 and 142 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 67% of Record Maker's.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, Record Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Record Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-recordx/id1414852845/reviews) | **[4.6 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-maker/id1481680144/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **383** | 142 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [哲 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/855008029) | [嘉伟 戈](https://appshunter.io/developer/919152304) |

## 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


### Record Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-maker/id1481680144)

Easily transform screen recordings and screenshots into professional device mockups. Add realistic iPhone or iPad frames, customize angles and animations, and export polished videos or images for sharing.

**Highlights:** Add iPhone/iPad device frames, 360-degree device templates, Customizable camera angles, Motion animation curves, Export video or image, Save project templates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is Record Maker free?

Record Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Recorder or Record Maker?

Record Maker is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while Record Maker averages 4.6 from 142 ratings.

### Do Screen Recorder or Record Maker have ads?

Both Screen Recorder and Record Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder or Record Maker?

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Record Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on September 18, 2026 and Record Maker on August 12, 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.*