# ScreenPal Screen Recorder vs CAPTOR

The clearest difference is monetization model: ScreenPal Screen Recorder at free with in-app purchases against CAPTOR's subscription. ScreenPal Screen Recorder also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.4). CAPTOR's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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 CAPTOR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CAPTOR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenPal Screen Recorder has 5.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ScreenPal Screen Recorder ships an update every 6 weeks, CAPTOR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenPal Screen Recorder | CAPTOR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenpal-screen-recorder/id1439415850/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captor/id6447923022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 71 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Nerd Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439415849) | [Inkscreen](https://appshunter.io/developer/660307680) |

## 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


### CAPTOR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captor/id6447923022)

Securely capture, timestamp, and protect sensitive photos, videos, audio, and documents. This app offers government-grade encryption and private storage, keeping your content separate from your device's main gallery. It's ideal for professionals needing to safeguard sensitive media and files.

**Highlights:** Capture sensitive photos, videos, and audio, Scan and protect documents, Timestamp and geotag media, Encrypt and vault content, Annotate photos and videos, Separate media from personal gallery, Optional cloud backup

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CAPTOR Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| CAPTOR Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| CAPTOR Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenPal Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is CAPTOR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScreenPal Screen Recorder or CAPTOR?

CAPTOR is rated higher. ScreenPal Screen Recorder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while CAPTOR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither ScreenPal Screen Recorder nor CAPTOR shows ads.

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

ScreenPal Screen Recorder ships an update every 6 weeks, and CAPTOR every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScreenPal Screen Recorder was updated on September 25, 2026 and CAPTOR on September 10, 2026.

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