# Live Recorder vs Screen Recorder ®

The clearest difference is monetization model: Live Recorder at free with in-app purchases against Screen Recorder ®'s subscription. Screen Recorder ®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 53%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 ® sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Recorder ® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.1K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Live Recorder's written reviews are positive against 80% of Screen Recorder ®'s.

Live Recorder ships an update monthly, Screen Recorder ® weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Recorder | Screen Recorder ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-recorder-record-screen/id1520570962/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder/id1578839671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 298 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KING AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799562736) | [Poster App LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487809296) |

## 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 ®

[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 Live Recorder free?

Live Recorder 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, Live Recorder or Screen Recorder ®?

Screen Recorder ® is rated higher. Live Recorder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Screen Recorder ® averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Live Recorder or Screen Recorder ® have ads?

Live Recorder shows ads; Screen Recorder ® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live Recorder or Screen Recorder ®?

Live Recorder ships an update monthly, and Screen Recorder ® weekly. Most recently, Live Recorder was updated on October 27, 2026 and Screen Recorder ® on October 28, 2026.

---

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