# ScreenPal Screen Recorder vs Screen Recorder

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 review sentiment (60% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenPal Screen Recorder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Screen Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScreenPal Screen Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.4K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ScreenPal Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 33% of Screen Recorder's.

ScreenPal Screen Recorder ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Recorder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenPal Screen Recorder | Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenpal-screen-recorder/id1439415850/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-create-and-edit/id1446426702/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | **60.1% of reviews** | 32.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 71 MB | 425 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Nerd Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439415849) | [AppSmartz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424903780) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenPal Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenpal-screen-recorder/id1439415850)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Plan - Unlock Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| Screen Recorder: Deluxe | $8.00 | per month |
| Screen Recorder: Premier | $14.00 | per month |
| Screen Recorder: Max | $20.00 | per month |
| Screen Recorder: Deluxe Yr | $48.00 | per year |
| Screen Recorder: Premier Yr | $84.00 | per year |
| Screen Recorder: Max | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- Recordings getting lost or corrupted
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

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


### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-create-and-edit/id1446426702)

Record your iPhone or iPad screen with audio and facecam in high definition. Create tutorials, capture gameplay, or record streaming content without time limits or watermarks. Convert videos to GIF and use the whiteboard feature for creative projects.

**Highlights:** Record screen with audio and facecam, Full HD video recording (up to 4K), Internal/system sound recording, No recording time limits, Whiteboard recording, Convert video to GIF, No watermark

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly_Exclusive | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly_exclusive | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Exclusive | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for making videos
- 💡 Useful for streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy and unstable
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall
- 🔋 Overheats device
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings stop unexpectedly
- Can't save videos to camera roll
- Streaming doesn't work properly

**Requested features**

- Add delete button for recordings
- Improve video/audio sync
- Allow customization of video settings
- Fix issues with streaming to platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenPal Screen Recorder free?

ScreenPal 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, ScreenPal Screen Recorder or Screen Recorder?

ScreenPal Screen Recorder is rated higher. ScreenPal Screen Recorder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.4 from 3.1K ratings.

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

Screen Recorder shows ads; ScreenPal Screen Recorder does not.

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

ScreenPal Screen Recorder ships an update every 6 weeks, and Screen Recorder every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScreenPal Screen Recorder was updated on October 25, 2026 and Screen Recorder on October 24, 2026.

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