# Screen Recorder vs Screen Recorder

Screen Recorder and Screen Recorder both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 33% of Screen Recorder's. Screen Recorder also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Screen Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 79). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 3.1K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 75% of Screen Recorder's.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Recorder every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## 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 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recordervideo-recorder/id6466389983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 79 |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 425 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppSmartz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424903780) | [Beijing Beibeitan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893885862) |

## 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-recordervideo-recorder/id6466389983)

Record your iPhone screen in high definition with clear audio. This app allows for multiple recording modes, built-in audio, and live streaming to platforms like YouTube and Twitch. It also includes a comprehensive video editor for trimming, adding music, and more.

**Highlights:** High-definition screen recording, Multiple recording modes, Built-in audio and microphone recording, Live screen streaming, All-in-one video editor, Unlimited recording time

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - 1 week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro - 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro - forever | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Software fluency
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Recommended
- 👍 Powerful software

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment/in-app purchases
- ❌ Cannot delete videos
- ❌ Recording stops when closing app
- ❌ Videos lost/not saved
- ❌ Cannot record sound

**Reported bugs**

- Recording stops when iPad is closed
- Cannot delete videos
- Videos are not saved/lost
- Cannot record sound
- App crashes when viewing recorded videos

**Requested features**

- Allow deletion of videos
- Continue recording when app is closed
- Fix issue with lost recordings
- Enable sound recording
- Improve discoverability of pause button


## 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 79 ratings.

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

Screen Recorder shows ads; Screen Recorder does not.

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

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Recorder every 10 days. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on November 6, 2026 and Screen Recorder on November 3, 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.*