# Live Recorder vs Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Recorder | Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-recorder-record-screen/id1520570962/reviews) | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-video/id1551528871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.1K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **55.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 298 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KING AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799562736) | [Cleaner LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521796987) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-recorder-record-screen/id1520570962)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove & disable all ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove all ads | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Screen Recorder Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Screen Record Pro: Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Live Record Pro : Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder Pro : Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Offer: One Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Live Record PRO: Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Live Screen Record Pro: Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-video/id1551528871)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Recording stops unexpectedly
- Recordings not saving properly
- Crashes when trying to view recordings

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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