# Screen Recorder vs Screen Recorder

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Recorder at free with in-app purchases against Screen Recorder's subscription. Screen Recorder's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Screen Recorder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Screen Recorder against 4.5 for Screen Recorder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 972 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 37% of Screen Recorder's.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Recorder every 8 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-create-and-edit/id1446426702/reviews) | **[4.5 (972 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-it/id1571133919/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 972 |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **36.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 425 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppSmartz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424903780) | [DreamTeam Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271407617) |

## 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


### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-it/id1571133919)

Record your screen with or without your facecam, and add commentary. This tool also includes a video editor to enhance your recordings. It's ideal for capturing gameplay, tutorials, and app demonstrations.

**Highlights:** Screen recording, Facecam overlay, Commentary mode, Video editing, Record games and tutorials

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium with Trial | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good screen recording quality
- 💡 Useful for creating content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos not saving properly
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription for full functionality
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings getting deleted
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to save recordings to gallery
- Improve audio recording capabilities
- Provide more free recording time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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, Screen Recorder or Screen Recorder?

Screen Recorder is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.5 from 972 ratings.

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

Both Screen Recorder and Screen Recorder show ads.

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

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Recorder every 8 months. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on September 22, 2026 and Screen Recorder on September 22, 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.*