# Screen Recorder vs Screen Recorder ®

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Recorder at free with in-app purchases against Screen Recorder ®'s subscription. Screen Recorder also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Screen Recorder ®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 Screen Recorder ® sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.6 for Screen Recorder ®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder ® has 2.9K 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 80% of Screen Recorder ®'s.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Recorder ® weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Screen Recorder ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-recordx/id1414852845/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder/id1578839671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 383 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 39 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [哲 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/855008029) | [Poster App LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487809296) |

## 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 ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder/id1578839671)

Record your screen in HD for various purposes, including gameplay, tutorials, and video chats. Add voice commentary and video reactions to enhance your recordings. Edit your clips with trimming, music, text, and filters.

**Highlights:** HD screen recording, Livestream to social media, Voice commentary, Video reactions, Video editing tools, Convert to GIF

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder - Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Pro - Record Video | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Recording Video Editor | $24.99 | per year |
| Screen Recorder Pro - Record it Now | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good recording quality
- 💰 Free to use
- 🎨 Useful editing features
- 📤 Easy to save and share videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔇 Audio issues (no sound or out of sync)
- 🔄 Recorded videos sometimes distorted or rotated
- 🔒 Paid subscription required for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Recorded videos not saving properly
- App freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to record with front-facing camera
- Improve video editing capabilities
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance audio recording and syncing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is Screen Recorder ® free?

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

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

Screen Recorder ® is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while Screen Recorder ® averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Screen Recorder or Screen Recorder ® have ads?

Screen Recorder shows ads; Screen Recorder ® does not.

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

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Recorder ® weekly. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on September 18, 2026 and Screen Recorder ® on September 25, 2026.

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