Comparison

Screen Recorder vs Live Recorder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screen Recorder

Easily record your iPhone or iPad screen with this app. Capture gameplay, tutorials, or memorable moments, then edit them with trimming, text, music, and voiceovers. Share your creations directly to social media platforms.

Highlights
  • One-tap screen recording
  • Advanced video editing suite
  • Trim footage
  • Add text overlays
  • Incorporate music
  • Record voice commentary
  • Reaction cam
Features
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Unlock Your Creativity and Share Your World with Screen Recorder for iOS! Ready to transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful recording studio? Look no further than Screen Recorder – the ultimate tool for capturing, editing, and sharing your screen experiences with ease. Whether you're a gamer, educator, content creator, or simply want to capture life's memorable moments, our app empowers you to unleash your creativity and share your story like never before. Why Screen Recorder Stands Out: Effortless Recording: With Screen Recorder, recording your screen has never been simpler. Whether you're showcasing your latest gaming triumphs, capturing app demos, or sharing educational tutorials, our one-tap recording feature ensures you can capture the moment effortlessly. Advanced Video Editing: Take your recordings to the next level with our comprehensive video editing suite. Trim footage, add text overlays, apply filters, incorporate music, and even record voice commentary to personalize your content and make it truly your own. Reaction Cam: Add a personal touch to your recordings with our reaction cam feature. Share your genuine reactions, insights, and commentary in real-time, enhancing engagement and connecting with your audience on a deeper level. Seamless Sharing: Share your creations with the world at the touch of a button. Whether you're uploading to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, or Discord, Screen Recorder makes it effortless to share your content and connect with your audience wherever they may be. Versatile Applications: From gaming highlights and app demos to educational tutorials and memorable life moments, Screen Recorder is your all-in-one solution for capturing and sharing a wide range of content. Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just starting out, our app empowers you to share your story in a way that resonates with your audience. Download Screen Recorder Today: Don't let life's memorable moments pass you by – capture and share them with the world using Screen Recorder. Whether you're sharing your gaming triumphs, teaching valuable lessons, or documenting cherished memories, our app puts the power of storytelling in your hands. Download Screen Recorder now and start sharing your world with the world! Read our privacy policy at https://www.ezyabsorb.co/screen-recorder/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.ezyabsorb.co/screen-recorder/terms-and-conditions

About

Live Recorder

Record your screen in HD with face cam and voiceover capabilities. This app offers premium video editing tools to enhance your content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Stream live directly from your device and create engaging videos.

Highlights
  • HD screen recording
  • Live streaming
  • Face cam with adjustable position and size
  • Voiceover recording
  • Video editor (speed, trim, filters, volume, rotate)
  • One-tap recording
Features
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Live Recorder is the all-in-one screen recorder for iPhone and iPad. Record your screen in HD, go live to YouTube, Facebook or Instagram, add your face with FaceCam, and edit your final video — all without leaving the app. One tap to start. No complicated setup. Designed for gamers, content creators, streamers, and anyone who wants to share their iPhone/iPad screen professionally. BUILT FOR - Mobile gamers capturing gameplay highlights and clips - YouTube creators producing tutorials and walkthroughs - TikTok and Instagram Reels content creators - Reaction video creators using FaceCam picture-in-picture - iPhone and iPad streamers going live to YouTube and Instagram - Beginners who want a simple, one-tap screen recorder SCREEN RECORDING Record any app, game, or screen on your iPhone or iPad in full HD quality. Works across all apps — mobile games, social media, tutorials, walkthroughs, and more. No time limits on premium. HD LIVE STREAMING Go live directly from your iPhone to YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Stream gameplay, tutorials, or reaction videos to your audience in real time without any third-party streaming software. FACECAM — PICTURE IN PICTURE Add your face to any recording or live stream using the built-in FaceCam. Adjust the size, position, and rotation of your FaceCam overlay to create the perfect picture-in-picture layout for your content. VOICEOVER AND COMMENTARY Record your voice directly over your footage inside the app. Ideal for gaming commentary, tutorial narration, and reaction video voiceovers. BUILT-IN VIDEO EDITOR Trim clips, adjust playback speed, apply filters, control volume, rotate footage, split scenes, add background music, and rearrange your video timeline — all inside Live Recorder. No third-party video editor needed. SAVE DRAFTS Save any video project as a draft and return to finish editing at any time. Your clips, edits, and settings are preserved exactly as you left them. WHY LIVE RECORDER Most iPhone screen recorder apps only record. Live Recorder is one of the few apps that combines HD screen recording, live streaming, FaceCam overlay, voiceover recording, and a full video editor in a single app — removing the need to switch between multiple tools to create and publish content. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS - Weekly plan: $4.99 - Monthly plan: $7.99 per month - Annual plan: $49.99 per year - Remove all ads: $1.99 one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage or cancel anytime in iPhone Settings under Subscriptions. SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK Live Recorder is updated regularly with new features and improvements based on user feedback. To report a bug or suggest a feature, reach us on Facebook at facebook.com/kingappsstudio If Live Recorder has helped your content creation, please take a moment to leave a rating on the App Store. Your review helps other creators find the app and helps us keep building. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/kinggamesstudio/privacy-tos/rec-game-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/kinggamesstudio/privacy-tos/rec-game-tos

Screenshots

Screen Recorder4 screens
Live Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Screen Recorder at none against Live Recorder's shown. Live Recorder's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 34%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Recorder sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Live Recorder sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Screen Recorder against 4.4 for Live Recorder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 53% of Live Recorder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screen Recorder versus Live Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen RecorderLive Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11K ratings)4.4 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews52.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better4.1K
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB298 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhistle Studios LLCKING AI

Customer experience

Screen Recorder

All ratings10,702 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews636 reviews
Positive33.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative54.6%

Live Recorder

All ratings4,141 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative42.6%

User reviews

Screen Recorder

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Unleash your inner Gamer!
  • 👍 Excellent quality and works for mobile
  • 👍 Beautiful app
  • 👍 Amazing quality and works for mobile
  • 👍 So far so good...

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Video doesn't save
  • 🐛 Recordings don't save
  • 🐛 Squishes screen
  • 🐛 Audio delay
  • 🐛 Glitchy, doesn't work

Live Recorder

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Helpful for creating videos
  • 👍 Good video quality

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for certain features
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Ads disrupt recording
  • 🔍 Confusing interface

Bugs and requests

Screen Recorder

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Video doesn't save to camera roll
  • Recordings don't save
  • Squishes screen on iPhone 14 max
  • Audio delay
  • Glitchy, doesn't work sometimes
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  • Subscription popup blocks usage

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to edit/trim videos
  • Add support for landscape mode
  • Improve audio sync
  • Fix issue with recordings not saving

Live Recorder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not saving properly
  • Exporting issues to YouTube
  • Compatibility problems on tablets

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add free face cam option
  • Improve video editing capabilities
  • Allow landscape mode recording
  • Reduce ads and paywall

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Screen Recorder

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Exclusive Deals$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
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  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder Pro$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Screen Recorder Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Exclusive Deals$19.991 Year
  • Special 25% Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time Purchase: Remove ads$1.99
9 purchases

Live Recorder

Subscriptions9
  • Remove & disable all ads$1.991 Month
  • Remove all ads$1.997 Days
  • Live Screen Recorder Pro$4.997 Days
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  • Live Screen Record Pro: Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Live Record Pro : Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Screen Recorder Pro : Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Offer: One Year Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Live Record PRO: Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Live Screen Record Pro: Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Recorder free?
Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Recorder free?
Live Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Recorder or Live Recorder?
Live Recorder is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Live Recorder averages 4.4 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Screen Recorder or Live Recorder have ads?
Live Recorder shows ads; Screen Recorder does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder or Live Recorder?
Screen Recorder ships an update monthly, and Live Recorder monthly. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on October 31, 2026 and Live Recorder on October 29, 2026.

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