# Screen Recorder vs NDI Screen Capture

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Recorder at 4.4 against NDI Screen Capture's 3.0. Screen Recorder also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 11) and device support (4 vs 2). NDI Screen Capture's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, 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 NDI Screen Capture sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 3.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 33% of NDI Screen Capture's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, NDI Screen Capture monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | NDI Screen Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-create-and-edit/id1446426702/reviews)** | [3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-screen-capture/id6471483473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 425 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppSmartz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424903780) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## 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


### NDI Screen Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-screen-capture/id6471483473)

Capture iOS and iPadOS screen content in real-time and stream it as NDI output. Supports NDI HX H.264 and HEVC, with audio and microphone input. Ideal for e-learning and game demonstrations.

**Highlights:** Real-time screen capture, NDI output streaming, NDI HX H.264/HEVC support, Lock screen rotation, Audio and mic input, Easy to use

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove One Minute Limit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable Partial Screen Capture | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is NDI Screen Capture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Recorder or NDI Screen Capture?

Screen Recorder is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while NDI Screen Capture averages 3.0 from 11 ratings.

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

Screen Recorder shows ads; NDI Screen Capture does not.

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

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