# 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 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 32%). Screen Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 30) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Screen Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 3.1K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 50% of Screen Recorder's.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Recorder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 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) | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-capture-audio/id6467652071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 425 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppSmartz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424903780) | [Atharva System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620858705) |

## 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-capture-audio/id6467652071)

Effortlessly capture your screen and camera for tutorials, game streams, or video demos. Create engaging content with features like multi-platform streaming, video reversal, and GIF conversion.

**Highlights:** Live streaming to multiple platforms, Reverse video clips, Convert video segments to GIF, Record screen and camera, Create tutorials and demos

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder: Weekly Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder: Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder: Quarterly Pro | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Screen Recorder: Yearly Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Screen Recorder: Yearly Offer | $12.99 | per year |
| Screen Recorder: Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## 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 4.6 from 30 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 fortnightly. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on September 22, 2026 and Screen Recorder on September 16, 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.*