# Screen Recorder vs BufferIt

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BufferIt at 100% against Screen Recorder's 32%. BufferIt also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Screen Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, 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 BufferIt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BufferIt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 3.1K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of BufferIt's.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, BufferIt every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | BufferIt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-create-and-edit/id1446426702/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bufferit-video-buffer-clips/id6476024157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 425 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppSmartz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424903780) | [Brent Sproule](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725608994) |

## 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


### BufferIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bufferit-video-buffer-clips/id6476024157)

Easily capture and save important moments from videos without lengthy recordings. This tool allows you to record full sessions, tag key events as they happen, and quickly access or share your highlights.

**Highlights:** Instant clip capture, Full game recording, Tag key moments, Organize clips in folders, Download and share clips, Orientation lock for recording

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BufferIt Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is BufferIt free?

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

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

BufferIt is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while BufferIt averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Screen Recorder or BufferIt have ads?

Screen Recorder shows ads; BufferIt does not.

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

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, and BufferIt every 8 days. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on September 22, 2026 and BufferIt on August 27, 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.*