# Screen Recorder vs Screen Recorder for iPhone HD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Recorder at 65% against Screen Recorder for iPhone HD's 22%. Screen Recorder also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Screen Recorder for iPhone HD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 for iPhone HD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 464 and 741 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 22% of Screen Recorder for iPhone HD's.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Recorder for iPhone HD every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Screen Recorder for iPhone HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (464 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-recordx/id1414852845/reviews)** | [4.3 (741 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-for-iphone-hd/id1664408784/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 464 | **741** |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 21.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [哲 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/855008029) | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) |

## 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 for iPhone HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-for-iphone-hd/id1664408784)

Record your iPhone screen with facecam and audio commentary. Stream live to platforms like YouTube and Facebook, or save recordings for later. Includes a built-in editor for post-recording adjustments.

**Highlights:** HD screen recording, Facecam overlay, Live streaming, Audio commentary, Inbuilt video editor, Unlimited recording time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorder for iPhone | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Livestream Recorder Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Best app ever
- 🙌 Mustafo
- 👍 hola me llamo demian un placer ser de esta app me encanta

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keeps crashing
- 🔍 Recorded files not showing
- 🤖 Bruh
- 🤮 Horrível
- 🤮 Cambiate tutto

**Reported bugs**

- My files is not opening , how to locate my recordings
- Bro you I can't go live so my viewers are never going to get a stream I promised why can't you just watch an ad to live stream like I have a gaming channel I promised a live and now I can't so Ima loose so many subs man please fix this
- I've been looking for a recording app for an hour and couldn't find one that was good especially this including the fact you have to pay after making one Video because it won't let you make another until you pay…
- It's not letting me edit it why?
- This app used to be good, now it won't let me save videos to my device. Keeps kicking me out when I wanna go to Files

**Requested features**

- Help me edit
- Screen rec
- Why dose it do that
- This app stinks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is Screen Recorder for iPhone HD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Recorder or Screen Recorder for iPhone HD?

Screen Recorder is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 464 ratings, while Screen Recorder for iPhone HD averages 4.3 from 741 ratings.

### Do Screen Recorder or Screen Recorder for iPhone HD have ads?

Screen Recorder shows ads; Screen Recorder for iPhone HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder or Screen Recorder for iPhone HD?

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Recorder for iPhone HD every 9 days. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on November 6, 2026 and Screen Recorder for iPhone HD on November 7, 2026.

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