# Screen Recorder vs Screenshot Editor

Screen Recorder and Screenshot Editor both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Screenshot Editor's written reviews are positive against 33% of Screen Recorder's. Screenshot Editor also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Screen Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 126) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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 Screenshot Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screenshot Editor 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 126, 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 Screenshot Editor's.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, Screenshot Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Screenshot Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-create-and-edit/id1446426702/reviews) | **[4.6 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshot-editor-screencut/id6480429347/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 126 |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 425 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppSmartz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424903780) | [Programacion Viktor Seraleev EIRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721232689) |

## 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


### Screenshot Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshot-editor-screencut/id6480429347)

Easily create and edit screenshots with tools to highlight important information and hide sensitive details. Enhance your images with professional templates, device mockups, and text overlays.

**Highlights:** Redact sensitive information, Highlight important areas, Add text and notes, Use device mockups, Apply GIF animations, Utilize trending templates

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Redact, highlight, blur | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Screencut Premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Screencut Premium | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Get Premium access | $19.99 | per year |
| Screencut Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is Screenshot Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Recorder or Screenshot Editor?

Screenshot Editor is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Screenshot Editor averages 4.6 from 126 ratings.

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

Both Screen Recorder and Screenshot Editor show ads.

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

Screen Recorder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screenshot Editor weekly. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on October 15, 2026 and Screenshot Editor on October 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.*