Comparison

Screen Recorder vs BeNarative

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

Head to head
About

Screen Recorder

Record your device screen, camera, and audio with this comprehensive tool. Edit and enhance your recordings with built-in tools, including FaceCam overlays and dual camera support. Ideal for content creators, educators, and gamers.

Highlights
  • Screen recording
  • FaceCam overlays
  • Dual camera recording
  • Built-in video editor
  • High-quality audio recording
  • Customizable recording settings
Features
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Screen Recorder – Record Your Screen & Reactions Like a Pro All-in-one screen and audio recording solution built for creators, educators, gamers, and anyone who needs high-quality recordings straight from their device. Capture everything from gameplay and tutorials to Face Cam reactions and voice memos – then edit, enhance, and share effortlessly. SCREEN RECORDING - Start recording with a single tap (iOS 11 or later) - Capture apps, games, walkthroughs, and more in real-time - Customize resolution, bit rate, and frame rate for crisp, smooth results FACE CAM REACTIONS - Add FaceCam overlays to your screen recordings - Adjust size and position to fit your content - Great for reaction videos, tutorials, and gameplay DUAL CAMERA RECORDER - Record from both front and rear cameras at the same time - Apply frames to make your videos stand out - Save instantly or share with ease across your favorite platforms BUILT-IN VIDEO EDITOR - Trim, cut, crop, and rotate clips with full control - Apply transitions, filters, effects, and adjust playback speed to style your videos - Export in high-quality video formats or create GIFs for quick and easy sharing AUDIO RECORDING - Record high-quality audio on the go - Capture voiceovers, commentary, or ambient sounds - Ideal for podcasts, voice notes, or narration Whether you’re teaching, entertaining, or creating content for your followers, Screen Recorder gives you the tools to make it look and sound amazing — all from your phone or tablet. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Unlock the full access of the app with our Premium Subscription. With this subscription, you will gain access to: - Unlimited Screen Recording in 4K: Capture your screen without limitations. - Advanced Video Editing & Face Cam: Edit your videos with ease and add a personalized face cam feature. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS - Weekly Subscription: Access premium features every week for only $4.99/week. - Yearly Subscription: Full access for a year with a 3-day free trial to explore premium features for $49.99/year. Cancel anytime. No hidden fees. Privacy Policy: https://appoftheyear.net/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://appoftheyear.net/terms-of-use/

About

BeNarative

Create and edit professional-quality videos directly from your smartphone. Collaborate with friends remotely using multiple devices for multicam filming and live directing. Stream your content to various social media platforms and access your final videos easily.

Highlights
  • Multi-device multicam recording
  • Remote directing capabilities
  • Live streaming to multiple platforms
  • In-app video editing tools
  • Content storage and download
  • Real-time collaboration
Features
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The best app to create and edit your videos from your smartphone. BeNarative is packed with features, very easy to use, to create simple or complex videos: your ideas finally have the tool they deserve! You can record or share your content live on social media, you are the one who decides. VIDEO EDITING: Edit your videos thanks to all the features available in the app: add images, videos, text, easily place your elements with one gesture, add transparency and much more... Once your elements are setup, switch between configurations instantly while filming. FILM ANYWHERE: No need for tons of equipment anymore, everything goes through the BeNarative platform. Film at home or outside, just with the app and an internet connection. MULTICAM FOR EVERYONE: Create content with multiple cameras like pros. You can use multiple devices (iPhone, iPad or computer) to capture video. You can also invite your friends wherever they are to join. They can use whichever device they want, at BeNarative everyone is welcome! DIRECT REMOTELY: What if we told you that your friend or anyone could direct your stream from his home? With BeNarative he can take control of your live, handling the technical side while you can focus on creating the best content possible. MULTISTREAM: Broadcast on one or multiple social networks: Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok. ACCESS TO YOUR VIDEO WITH ONE CLICK: After filming (live or not), your final video will be stored on our platform and available for download so that you can retrieve it on any device you want. Follow us on social media to keep up to date on our latest tips for the app, next features coming and some of the content produced with BeNarative: Instagram - @narativefr / Twitter - @NarativeFR / Email - contact@narative.io

Screenshots

Screen Recorder4 screens
BeNarative4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Screen Recorder at none against BeNarative's shown. Screen Recorder also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 9) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). BeNarative's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and BeNarative sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeNarative holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 33K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Screen Recorder versus BeNarative: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen RecorderBeNarative
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33K ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#191 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp of the YearBe Narative

Customer experience

Screen Recorder

All ratings33,394 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews785 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative62.4%

BeNarative

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Screen Recorder

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • The sound inside the phone overcome my voice
  • The recording sign was still on my screen and then I tried getting rid of it by pressing stop but it was still there and it still won't come of
  • Every time I record something it doesn't get saved into the videos at all
  • None of my videos recorded, and when I tried to hit the play button it just showed the play icon with a slash through it, and wouldn't show anything but a black screen

Requested features

4 requests
  • How do I get out of the PRO thingy
  • Why not stop that and half and half
  • Why when I record a sideways game it's still sideways on the video? It's supposed to be straight!
  • I wish you guys add a thing where the face cam is just apart of it when u hit start recording

BeNarative

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Screen Recorder

Subscriptions8
  • Screen Recorder Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Screen Recorder Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Screen Recorder Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Screen Recorder Yearly2 variants$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Screen Recorder Vip$5.99
  • Lifetime purchase$29.99
7 purchases

BeNarative

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly subscription$6.991 Month
  • Narative premium - weekly$7.497 Days
  • Monthly subscription$24.991 Month
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  • Monthly subscription$28.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$44.991 Year
  • Narative premium - yearly$164.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Recorder free?
Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeNarative free?
BeNarative is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Recorder or BeNarative?
BeNarative is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while BeNarative averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Screen Recorder or BeNarative have ads?
BeNarative shows ads; Screen Recorder does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder or BeNarative?
Screen Recorder ships an update every 2 weeks, and BeNarative every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on September 24, 2026 and BeNarative on July 30, 2026.

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