# Screen Recorder vs Screen Recorder ®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Recorder ® at 80% against Screen Recorder's 34%. Screen Recorder ® also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Screen Recorder's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (11K vs 2.9K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Screen Recorder ® sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Recorder ® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 80% of Screen Recorder ®'s.

Screen Recorder ships an update monthly, Screen Recorder ® weekly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Screen Recorder ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-game/id1453980268/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder/id1578839671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **79.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 177 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Whistle Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625943700) | [Poster App LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487809296) |

## 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


### Screen Recorder ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder/id1578839671)

Record your screen in HD for various purposes, including gameplay, tutorials, and video chats. Add voice commentary and video reactions to enhance your recordings. Edit your clips with trimming, music, text, and filters.

**Highlights:** HD screen recording, Livestream to social media, Voice commentary, Video reactions, Video editing tools, Convert to GIF

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder - Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Pro - Record Video | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Recording Video Editor | $24.99 | per year |
| Screen Recorder Pro - Record it Now | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good recording quality
- 💰 Free to use
- 🎨 Useful editing features
- 📤 Easy to save and share videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔇 Audio issues (no sound or out of sync)
- 🔄 Recorded videos sometimes distorted or rotated
- 🔒 Paid subscription required for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Recorded videos not saving properly
- App freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to record with front-facing camera
- Improve video editing capabilities
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance audio recording and syncing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is Screen Recorder ® free?

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

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

Screen Recorder ® is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Screen Recorder ® averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Screen Recorder or Screen Recorder ® have ads?

Neither Screen Recorder nor Screen Recorder ® shows ads.

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

Screen Recorder ships an update monthly, and Screen Recorder ® weekly. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on October 27, 2026 and Screen Recorder ® on October 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.*