# Record Maker vs Screen Recorder ®

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Record Maker | Screen Recorder ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-maker/id1481680144/reviews) | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder/id1578839671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 292 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [嘉伟 戈](https://appshunter.io/developer/919152304) | [Poster App LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487809296) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*