# Screen Recorder vs Screen Record

The clearest difference is update cadence: Screen Recorder at every 3 weeks against Screen Record's every 12 months. Screen Recorder also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (65% vs 50%). On price, ads, 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 Record sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 461 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 50% of Screen Record's.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Record every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Screen Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (461 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-recordx/id1414852845/reviews)** | [4.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-record-screen-recorder/id6446246440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **461** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [哲 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/855008029) | [Youssef Jannaj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541118355) |

## 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 Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-record-screen-recorder/id6446246440)

Easily capture your screen with a face cam for reactions and add audio commentary. A built-in editor lets you perfect your recordings before sharing them. Live stream your screen directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Screen capture, Live screen streaming, Face Cam reactions, Audio commentary, Video editing tools, Export and share recordings

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is Screen Record free?

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

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

Screen Recorder is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 461 ratings, while Screen Record averages 4.1 from 54 ratings.

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

Both Screen Recorder and Screen Record show ads.

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

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Record every 12 months. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on October 21, 2026 and Screen Record on October 13, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*