# Screen Recorder vs Live Recorder

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Live Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-game/id1453980268/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-recorder-record-screen/id1520570962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **52.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Whistle Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625943700) | [KING AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799562736) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-game/id1453980268)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Exclusive Deals | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Exclusive Deals | $19.99 | per year |
| Special 25% Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| One-time Purchase: Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Video doesn't save to camera roll
- Recordings don't save
- Squishes screen on iPhone 14 max
- Audio delay
- Glitchy, doesn't work sometimes

**Requested features**

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


### Live Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-recorder-record-screen/id1520570962)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove & disable all ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove all ads | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Screen Recorder Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Screen Record Pro: Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Record Pro : Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder Pro : Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Offer: One Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Live Record PRO: Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Live Screen Record Pro: Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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