# Screen Recorder,Screen Capture vs Record Maker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Record Maker at free with in-app purchases against Screen Recorder,Screen Capture's subscription. Record Maker also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). Screen Recorder,Screen Capture's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (95% vs 67%). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Recorder,Screen Capture sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months and Record Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Screen Recorder,Screen Capture against 4.6 for Record Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder,Screen Capture has 1.4K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Screen Recorder,Screen Capture's written reviews are positive against 67% of Record Maker's.

Screen Recorder,Screen Capture ships an update every 5 weeks, Record Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder,Screen Capture | Record Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorderscreen-capture/id1458607818/reviews) | [4.6 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-maker/id1481680144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 142 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 9 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maryam Derakhshesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625594620) | [嘉伟 戈](https://appshunter.io/developer/919152304) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Recorder,Screen Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorderscreen-capture/id1458607818)

Easily record your device's screen with one tap, capturing games, videos, and app usage. This app offers unlimited recording, optional microphone audio, and a built-in editor to trim, crop, and add text or stickers to your videos. Share your creations instantly across various platforms.

**Highlights:** One-tap full screen recording, Unlimited recording duration, Optional microphone audio, Video editing tools (trim, crop, speed), Add text and stickers to videos, Live streaming capabilities, Save in MP4 and MOV formats

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder & Video Editor | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Screen Recorder & Video Editor | $24.99 | per year |
| Video Editor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Screen Recorder Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recorder Screen & Video Editor | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High-quality recording
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 No watermarks or ads
- 💡 Useful video editing features
- 👍 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires premium purchase for unlimited recordings
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues on older devices
- 💡 Could use more advanced editing tools

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription page gets stuck on some devices
- Recorded videos not saving properly in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add option to record microphone audio separately
- Improve video export options (e.g. higher resolutions, codecs)
- Integrate direct social media sharing


### Record Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-maker/id1481680144)

Easily transform screen recordings and screenshots into professional device mockups. Add realistic iPhone or iPad frames, customize angles and animations, and export polished videos or images for sharing.

**Highlights:** Add iPhone/iPad device frames, 360-degree device templates, Customizable camera angles, Motion animation curves, Export video or image, Save project templates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder,Screen Capture free?

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

### Is Record Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Recorder,Screen Capture or Record Maker?

Screen Recorder,Screen Capture and Record Maker are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 142 ratings respectively.

### Do Screen Recorder,Screen Capture or Record Maker have ads?

Record Maker shows ads; Screen Recorder,Screen Capture does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder,Screen Capture or Record Maker?

Screen Recorder,Screen Capture ships an update every 5 weeks, and Record Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Recorder,Screen Capture was updated on September 24, 2026 and Record Maker on August 12, 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.*