Comparison

Live Recorder vs Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

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

Head to head
About

Live Recorder

Record your screen in HD with face cam and voiceover capabilities. This app offers premium video editing tools to enhance your content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Stream live directly from your device and create engaging videos.

Highlights
  • HD screen recording
  • Live streaming
  • Face cam with adjustable position and size
  • Voiceover recording
  • Video editor (speed, trim, filters, volume, rotate)
  • One-tap recording
Features
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Live Recorder is the all-in-one screen recorder for iPhone and iPad. Record your screen in HD, go live to YouTube, Facebook or Instagram, add your face with FaceCam, and edit your final video — all without leaving the app. One tap to start. No complicated setup. Designed for gamers, content creators, streamers, and anyone who wants to share their iPhone/iPad screen professionally. BUILT FOR - Mobile gamers capturing gameplay highlights and clips - YouTube creators producing tutorials and walkthroughs - TikTok and Instagram Reels content creators - Reaction video creators using FaceCam picture-in-picture - iPhone and iPad streamers going live to YouTube and Instagram - Beginners who want a simple, one-tap screen recorder SCREEN RECORDING Record any app, game, or screen on your iPhone or iPad in full HD quality. Works across all apps — mobile games, social media, tutorials, walkthroughs, and more. No time limits on premium. HD LIVE STREAMING Go live directly from your iPhone to YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Stream gameplay, tutorials, or reaction videos to your audience in real time without any third-party streaming software. FACECAM — PICTURE IN PICTURE Add your face to any recording or live stream using the built-in FaceCam. Adjust the size, position, and rotation of your FaceCam overlay to create the perfect picture-in-picture layout for your content. VOICEOVER AND COMMENTARY Record your voice directly over your footage inside the app. Ideal for gaming commentary, tutorial narration, and reaction video voiceovers. BUILT-IN VIDEO EDITOR Trim clips, adjust playback speed, apply filters, control volume, rotate footage, split scenes, add background music, and rearrange your video timeline — all inside Live Recorder. No third-party video editor needed. SAVE DRAFTS Save any video project as a draft and return to finish editing at any time. Your clips, edits, and settings are preserved exactly as you left them. WHY LIVE RECORDER Most iPhone screen recorder apps only record. Live Recorder is one of the few apps that combines HD screen recording, live streaming, FaceCam overlay, voiceover recording, and a full video editor in a single app — removing the need to switch between multiple tools to create and publish content. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS - Weekly plan: $4.99 - Monthly plan: $7.99 per month - Annual plan: $49.99 per year - Remove all ads: $1.99 one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage or cancel anytime in iPhone Settings under Subscriptions. SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK Live Recorder is updated regularly with new features and improvements based on user feedback. To report a bug or suggest a feature, reach us on Facebook at facebook.com/kingappsstudio If Live Recorder has helped your content creation, please take a moment to leave a rating on the App Store. Your review helps other creators find the app and helps us keep building. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/kinggamesstudio/privacy-tos/rec-game-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/kinggamesstudio/privacy-tos/rec-game-tos

About

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

Record your screen in high quality, add facecam reactions, and livestream to popular platforms. Edit videos with commentary, text, and filters. Convert recordings to GIFs.

Highlights
  • 4K screen recording
  • Facecam reaction videos
  • Livestream to Twitch, YouTube, Facebook
  • Dual camera recording
  • Inbuilt video editor
  • Video to GIF converter
Features
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The only screen recorder you will ever need – this app lets you record your screen in 4K, create facecam reaction videos, and live stream games on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. You can also edit your recorded videos, add audio commentary and texts, capture dual camera video, and convert videos to GIFs on the fly. Key Features: - Hassle-free screen recording up to 4K - Record facecam reactions live while screen recording, no need to add them later - Go live using your camera or screen - Set auto-stop duration to end your screen recording automatically - Record videos with a scrolling script using the built-in Teleprompter - Supports RTMP, Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube, and other live streaming platforms - Set screen recording settings such as video resolution, bit rate, frame rate, and orientation - Record screen videos, gameplay, and tutorials - Facecam reaction on videos with a customizable Facecam overlay - Capture dual camera videos - Add widgets to your Home Screen for quicker access - Add audio commentary to videos - Inbuilt video editor: trim, rotate videos, tweak volume, change speed, apply video filters, add texts and stickers after recording videos - Video to GIF converter: turn videos into GIFs - Share video recordings with other apps such as Instagram, Messenger, Facebook, etc. LIVE FACECAM AND COMMENTARY The Screen Recorder app lets you add facecam reactions over videos and now also while screen recording with ease. Capture gameplay and record facecam reactions at the same time, with no need to add them later. You can still add facecam reactions after recording, insert commentary into your videos, and seamlessly create presentations and tutorials. You can also give commentary on videos from your library LIVE STREAMING Effortlessly live stream your phone screen or camera anytime you wish. With one of the best live streaming apps, you can easily broadcast games or live stream on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and other streaming platforms. ROBUST VIDEO EDITOR Record your screen and start personalizing the video with tons of editing options. The possibilities are limitless, from trimming videos and applying trendy filters to adding text and stickers. DUAL CAMERA RECORDING Record both front and back cameras simultaneously using the Dual Camera feature. Capture your reactions and the world around you with perfect sync. Whether you’re vlogging, creating tutorials, or sharing behind-the-scenes moments, Dual Camera makes it effortless to tell the complete story in one seamless take. Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: Subscribe to get unrestricted access to all the features outlined above. • Subscription Length: Weekly, Yearly • Subscription with a 3-day free trial will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. • Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the trial period. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • By signing up for this subscription, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use: https://applavia.com/app/screenrecorder/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://applavia.com/app/screenrecorder/privacy.html Disclaimer: This app is free to download, but you will be required to sign-up for an auto-renewing subscription to access the app's full functionality

Screenshots

Live Recorder4 screens
Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video at 4.7 against Live Recorder's 4.4. Live Recorder's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Live Recorder sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.1K and 10K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Live Recorder's written reviews are positive against 56% of Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Live Recorder versus Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive RecorderScreen Recorder ‑ Record Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.1K ratings)4.7 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews55.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.1K10K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKING AICleaner LLC

Customer experience

Live Recorder

All ratings4,141 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative42.6%

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

All ratings10,134 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews658 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral8.4%
Negative35.7%

User reviews

Live Recorder

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Helpful for creating videos
  • 👍 Good video quality

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for certain features
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Ads disrupt recording
  • 🔍 Confusing interface

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great screen recording quality
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Useful editing features
  • 🤩 Excellent for YouTubers and streamers

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
  • 🐛 Audio sync issues
  • 🔋 High storage usage
  • 🤔 Orientation issues when exporting videos

Bugs and requests

Live Recorder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not saving properly
  • Exporting issues to YouTube
  • Compatibility problems on tablets

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add free face cam option
  • Improve video editing capabilities
  • Allow landscape mode recording
  • Reduce ads and paywall

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recording stops unexpectedly
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Crashes when trying to view recordings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to pause recording
  • Improve export options (crop, adjust aspect ratio)
  • Allow recording of FaceTime calls

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Live Recorder

Subscriptions9
  • Remove & disable all ads$1.991 Month
  • Remove all ads$1.997 Days
  • Live Screen Recorder Pro$4.997 Days
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  • Live Screen Record Pro: Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Live Record Pro : Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Screen Recorder Pro : Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Offer: One Year Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Live Record PRO: Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Live Screen Record Pro: Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
6 purchases

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

Subscriptions4
  • Screen Recorder Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Screen Recorder PRO3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder PRO3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Screen Recorder PRO$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Membership$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Live Recorder free?
Live Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video free?
Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Recorder or Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video?
Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video is rated higher. Live Recorder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.
Do Live Recorder or Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video have ads?
Both Live Recorder and Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video show ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Recorder or Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video?
Live Recorder ships an update monthly, and Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video monthly. Most recently, Live Recorder was updated on November 11, 2026 and Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video on November 12, 2026.

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