# Screen Recorder vs BeNarative

The clearest difference is monetization model: BeNarative at free with in-app purchases against Screen Recorder's subscription. BeNarative also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4). Screen Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 9) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and BeNarative sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BeNarative holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 3.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, BeNarative every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | BeNarative |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-create-and-edit/id1446426702/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benarative/id1518992342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 425 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppSmartz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424903780) | [Be Narative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570632945) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### BeNarative

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benarative/id1518992342)

Create and edit professional-quality videos directly from your smartphone. Collaborate with friends remotely using multiple devices for multicam filming and live directing. Stream your content to various social media platforms and access your final videos easily.

**Highlights:** Multi-device multicam recording, Remote directing capabilities, Live streaming to multiple platforms, In-app video editing tools, Content storage and download, Real-time collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Narative premium - weekly | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $28.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Narative premium - yearly | $164.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is BeNarative free?

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

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

BeNarative is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while BeNarative averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Screen Recorder or BeNarative have ads?

Both Screen Recorder and BeNarative show ads.

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

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, and BeNarative every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on September 22, 2026 and BeNarative on July 30, 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.*