# ScreenPal Screen Recorder vs FaceScreen

The clearest difference is price: ScreenPal Screen Recorder at Free against FaceScreen's $5.99. ScreenPal Screen Recorder also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). FaceScreen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ScreenPal Screen Recorder is free to download; FaceScreen costs $5.99 up front. ScreenPal Screen Recorder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. FaceScreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

FaceScreen 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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ScreenPal Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 75% of FaceScreen's.

ScreenPal Screen Recorder ships an update every 6 weeks, FaceScreen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenPal Screen Recorder | FaceScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenpal-screen-recorder/id1439415850/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facescreen-floating-camera/id6702028512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#56** |
| Size | 71 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Nerd Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439415849) | [Softal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507246665) |

## 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


### FaceScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facescreen-floating-camera/id6702028512)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Overlay a live camera feed and custom text on any app. Perfect for enhancing screen recordings, presentations, and livestreams by keeping your face and branding visible. Customize position, size, shape, and text for a personal touch.

**Highlights:** Floating camera overlay, Customizable text label, Adjustable camera shape and position, Works over full-screen apps, Automatic setting saving, Supports screen recording apps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenPal Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is FaceScreen free?

FaceScreen costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

FaceScreen is rated higher. ScreenPal Screen Recorder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while FaceScreen averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

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

Neither ScreenPal Screen Recorder nor FaceScreen shows ads.

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

ScreenPal Screen Recorder ships an update every 6 weeks, and FaceScreen every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScreenPal Screen Recorder was updated on October 14, 2026 and FaceScreen on October 2, 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.*