# Screen recorder vs Screen Recorder · Video Editor

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Screen recorder at 794 against Screen Recorder · Video Editor's 6. Screen recorder also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screen Recorder · Video Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Screen recorder against 4.2 for Screen Recorder · Video Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen recorder has 794 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Screen recorder's written reviews are positive against 50% of Screen Recorder · Video Editor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen recorder | Screen Recorder · Video Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (794 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-now/id1464130330/reviews) | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-video-editor/id1627006352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **794** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMEDILAB SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888549944) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-now/id1464130330)

Record your phone screen in high definition with audio and optional facecam. Edit recorded videos, create GIFs, and easily share your content. This free tool offers advanced features for both work and entertainment.

**Highlights:** HD screen recording with audio, Facecam overlay, Video editing tools, GIF creation, Cloud storage integration, Customizable resolutions and FPS

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisement | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Extensive editing features
- 🎨 Good video quality
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio sync issues
- 🐛 Unreliable recording/saving
- 🔋 High storage consumption
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- Microphone not working
- App crashing or freezing
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add face cam support
- Improve audio recording quality
- Optimize storage usage
- Provide more editing tools
- Allow direct YouTube uploads


### Screen Recorder · Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-video-editor/id1627006352)

Record your screen in HD and edit videos with a comprehensive suite of tools. This app also functions as a photo editor, allowing you to enhance images with filters, text, and collages. Create tutorials, merge clips, and add music to your projects.

**Highlights:** HD screen recording, Video editing suite, Photo editing tools, Merge videos, Add transitions and music, Record and edit audio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen recorder free?

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

### Is Screen Recorder · Video Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen recorder or Screen Recorder · Video Editor?

Screen Recorder · Video Editor is rated higher. Screen recorder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 794 ratings, while Screen Recorder · Video Editor averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Screen recorder or Screen Recorder · Video Editor have ads?

Both Screen recorder and Screen Recorder · Video Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen recorder or Screen Recorder · Video Editor?

Screen recorder ships an update every 4 weeks, and Screen Recorder · Video Editor every 4 weeks. Most recently, Screen recorder was updated on November 6, 2026 and Screen Recorder · Video Editor on November 3, 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.*