Comparison

Screen Recorder ° vs ScreenPal Screen Recorder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screen Recorder °

Record your iPhone or iPad screen with audio and reactions. This app allows you to adjust recording parameters, import and edit external videos, and trim your recordings. Easily share your captured content with friends and followers.

Highlights
  • Record screen with audio
  • Capture reactions and facecam
  • Adjust recording parameters (resolution, FPS, orientation)
  • Import and edit external videos
  • Trim recordings
  • One-click sharing
Features
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The Best App to Record Screen for iPhone and iPad Reactions and Audio Sound can be added to your screens, videos in an efficient way Support Recoding Parameter Setting Like Resolution, FPS & Orientation Features: - Record everything appears in the screen - Support Games & App inside, including Audio - Capture Reactions and Record Audio - Import & Edit external video, not just recording files - Adjust FaceCam Size - Trim your recording files - One Click to Share Subscription - Subscription is billed monthly at the rate corresponding to the selected plan. - Subscription Price: Monthly Subscription $3.49 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. -Terms of Use https://ococore.github.io/termsofuse.html -Privacy Policy https://ococore.github.io/privacypolicy.html

About

ScreenPal Screen Recorder

Record your screen, camera, and audio with unlimited time and no watermarks. Edit videos with text, filters, effects, and music. Seamlessly work across devices with the desktop editor.

Highlights
  • Screen, camera, and audio recording
  • Unlimited recording time
  • Video editing tools
  • Text, filters, and effects
  • Facecam and audio narration
  • Cross-device editing integration
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Recommended by PC Magazine: “ScreenPal is an excellent, free screen-capture utility that boasts a subscription option that offers even more powerful features.” ScreenPal for iOS Free screen recorder with face cam and audio + video editor – unlimited recording time, ad-free and no watermarks! Have a paid plan? One plan unlocks editing and sharing on all of your devices! ScreenPal (formerly Screencast-O-Matic), the original and #1 ranked desktop screen recorder, facecam recorder and video editor, is also available on your iPhone and iPad. Our free, easy-to-use mobile app allows you to capture your screen and create high-quality videos quickly. The powerful, intuitive video editor gives you all the tools you need to personalize your videos. Key features: • Record your screen, camera, microphone, and internal audio. • Crop, trim or adjust the speed of your video. • Enhance your videos with rich text, filters, effects, and music. • Add image, shape and sticker overlays. • Use the blur tool to hide sensitive information. • Import existing clips to edit, combine and more. • Explore a stock library with over 15 million pieces of content. • Insert video reactions with audio narrations and facecam. • Videos saved on your camera roll – share when and where you want! • Upload to ScreenPal to get a share link, add comments, and more. • Easily connect with our intuitive desktop video editor to work across devices. Perfect for recording: • App demos • Lessons • Tutorials • Reviews • Training • Video react and more. Trusted: ScreenPal has been trusted by millions of users in our global community. Used by Fortune 100 companies school districts, and 98 of the top 100 universities in the US. 100,000,000+ videos captured (and counting) since 2006. Easily share or connect with our intuitive desktop video editor to work across devices. Start making amazing videos today! Terms of Service: https://screenpal.com/tos

Screenshots

Screen Recorder °4 screens
ScreenPal Screen Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ScreenPal Screen Recorder at free with in-app purchases against Screen Recorder °'s subscription. ScreenPal Screen Recorder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Recorder ° sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and ScreenPal Screen Recorder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Screen Recorder ° against 4.6 for ScreenPal Screen Recorder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.6K and 5.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Screen Recorder °'s written reviews are positive against 60% of ScreenPal Screen Recorder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Recorder ° ships an update every 3 months, ScreenPal Screen Recorder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screen Recorder ° versus ScreenPal Screen Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Recorder °ScreenPal Screen Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.6K ratings)4.6 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews60.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.6K — better5.4K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOCO Inc.Big Nerd Software, LLC

Customer experience

Screen Recorder °

All ratings5,513 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews1,075 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative36.3%

ScreenPal Screen Recorder

All ratings5,213 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative36.2%

User reviews

Screen Recorder °

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Good screen recording quality
  • 💡 Useful for YouTubers and content creators

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription required for full features
  • 📢 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔇 Audio issues

ScreenPal Screen Recorder

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent screen recording quality
  • 💡 Useful editing features
  • 🤖 Reliable and stable app
  • 🎨 Versatile for various use cases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional recording issues (freezing, audio problems)
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy/access to personal data
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 🤔 Lack of advanced features compared to desktop version

Bugs and requests

Screen Recorder °

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Videos not saving properly
  • Recording stops unexpectedly
  • Orientation issues
  • Sync problems between video and audio

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add editing tools like trimming, effects, and music
  • Allow longer video recordings without subscription
  • Improve audio capture and sync
  • Add landscape orientation support

ScreenPal Screen Recorder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not saving properly
  • Recordings getting lost or corrupted
  • Inconsistent performance on different devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to record system audio
  • Improve video trimming and editing capabilities
  • Implement live streaming support
  • Provide more customization options

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screen Recorder °

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Member3 Days trial$3.491 Month
One-time2
  • Remove_Ads$2.99
  • Life Time Member$20.99
7 purchases

ScreenPal Screen Recorder

Subscriptions7
  • Annual Plan - Unlock Premium$5.991 Year
  • Screen Recorder: Deluxe$8.001 Month
  • Screen Recorder: Premier$14.001 Month
Show 4 more
  • Screen Recorder: Max$20.001 Month
  • Screen Recorder: Deluxe Yr$48.001 Year
  • Screen Recorder: Premier Yr$84.001 Year
  • Screen Recorder: Max$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Recorder ° free?
Screen Recorder ° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenPal Screen Recorder free?
ScreenPal Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Recorder ° or ScreenPal Screen Recorder?
ScreenPal Screen Recorder is rated higher. Screen Recorder ° averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while ScreenPal Screen Recorder averages 4.6 from 5.4K ratings.
Do Screen Recorder ° or ScreenPal Screen Recorder have ads?
Screen Recorder ° shows ads; ScreenPal Screen Recorder does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder ° or ScreenPal Screen Recorder?
Screen Recorder ° ships an update every 3 months, and ScreenPal Screen Recorder every 6 weeks. Most recently, Screen Recorder ° was updated on October 30, 2026 and ScreenPal Screen Recorder on October 29, 2026.

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