Comparison

Record Maker vs Screen Recorder ®

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

Head to head
About

Record Maker

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
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Record Maker helps you turn screen recordings and screenshots into polished device mockups. Import a video or image, pick an iPhone or iPad frame, adjust the angle and animation, then export a video or image ready to share. Use it when you need to: - make App Store preview videos - show an app UI inside a real-looking device frame - create short demo clips for social media - turn screenshots into clean product visuals - reuse and share your own mockup templates What you can do: - Add iPhone and iPad device frames to videos or screenshots - Choose 360 degree device templates and camera angles - Build simple motion with custom animation curves - Export as video or high-quality image - Save templates for repeat projects Made for developers, designers, product teams, and creators who want a clear app demo without opening a heavy design or video tool.

About

Screen Recorder ®

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
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Best HD screen recorder and screenshot capture application for recording video games, live shows, internet videos, video chats, and other purposes. With our reliable screen recorder software, you can capture online videos and Livestream your screen to YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch. After you've recorded your screen, you can add video reactions with voice commentary to improve the quality of your clip. Provide you with the greatest screen recording experience possible! The best screen recorder app for: -Video tutorials -How-to videos -Demo videos -Training videos -YouTube videos -Instructional videos Advantages of using screen recorder app -Livestream your screen to different social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, or more. -Record live shows, gameplay, video chats, etc. -Record screen with audio commentary -Add video reactions -Create high-quality HD video clips Key Features Screen Recording -Just one tap to record video calls, video games, online videos, tutorials, video demos, and even live shows smoothly, clearly. -Record popular games, live shows, video chats with friends and family, capture video chatting, and share recorded video with ease. -Capture the screen using the notification bar or a floating window. -Recording can be started and stopped easily via the notification bar or in a floating window. -External audio can also be recorded. This makes it extremely simple to produce tutorials, promotional videos, comment on your game and gameplay, and record videos. Video Editing -Easily trim, combine, and add music to your recorded videos. -Add music, select from a large library of music. -Add text, custom video subtitles. -Add frames and stickers, also enable adding local pictures and custom watermark to your clips. -Change speed, change video speed of various parts. -Filters, which can be used to add a range of filter effects to your video. -Crop video, which can be cropped to whatever ratio you desire. -Merge several movies and pick from a number of transition effects. Reaction Commentary -Voice recording, which can be used to create a commentary video. -While viewing videos, record video commentary in real-time. -Simple controls for video editing. -Record numerous snippets over your video and adjust each one separately. Reaction Camera -Convert video formats to GIF - Supports Facecam, allowing you to create response videos using the Facecam function. -Respond immediately on Instagram and Facebook. -Include intros and outros, as well as emojis and text, as well as other advanced in-app editing tools! -You can really see how your friends react to what you share with them! -React to web pages as well as photographs! Screen Recorder offers auto-renewing subscription options: ● You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within ##Screen Recorder## ● Subscriptions are billed monthly & Yearly on the subscription plan ● Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase ● Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period ● Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal ● Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase ● Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable -No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. -Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription to that. Privacy Policy: https://screenrecord.posterapplab.com/screenrecoder/privacy-policy Terms - https://screenrecord.posterapplab.com/screenrecoder/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Record Maker4 screens
Screen Recorder ®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Record Maker at free with in-app purchases against Screen Recorder ®'s subscription. Screen Recorder ®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 142). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Record Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Record Maker against 4.6 for Screen Recorder ®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder ® has 2.9K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Record Maker's written reviews are positive against 80% of Screen Recorder ®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Record Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, Screen Recorder ® weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Record Maker versus Screen Recorder ®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecord MakerScreen Recorder ®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (142 ratings)4.6 (2.9K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews79.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1422.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB302 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer嘉伟 戈Poster App LLP

Customer experience

Record Maker

All ratings142 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

Screen Recorder ®

All ratings2,857 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,029 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative14.5%

Bugs and requests

Record Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Screen Recorder ®

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Record Maker

One-time1
  • Pro$0.99
5 purchases

Screen Recorder ®

Subscriptions5
  • Screen Recorder - Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder Pro - Record Video$4.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Screen Recording Video Editor3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Screen Recorder Pro - Record it Now3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Record Maker free?
Record Maker 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, Record Maker or Screen Recorder ®?
Record Maker and Screen Recorder ® are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 142 and 2.9K ratings respectively.
Do Record Maker or Screen Recorder ® have ads?
Record Maker shows ads; Screen Recorder ® does not.
Which is updated more often, Record Maker or Screen Recorder ®?
Record Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Screen Recorder ® weekly. Most recently, Record Maker was updated on August 12, 2026 and Screen Recorder ® on September 26, 2026.

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