# Live Recorder vs Screen Record

The clearest difference is update cadence: Live Recorder at monthly against Screen Record's every 12 months. Live Recorder also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 55) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Screen Record's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads 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 Record sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Live Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Recorder has 4.1K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Live Recorder's written reviews are positive against 50% of Screen Record's.

Live Recorder ships an update monthly, Screen Record every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Recorder | Screen Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-recorder-record-screen/id1520570962/reviews)** | [4.1 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-record-screen-recorder/id6446246440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **52.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 298 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KING AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799562736) | [Youssef Jannaj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541118355) |

## 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 Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-record-screen-recorder/id6446246440)

Easily capture your screen with a face cam for reactions and add audio commentary. A built-in editor lets you perfect your recordings before sharing them. Live stream your screen directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Screen capture, Live screen streaming, Face Cam reactions, Audio commentary, Video editing tools, Export and share recordings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Recorder free?

Live Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screen Record free?

Screen Record is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Live Recorder or Screen Record?

Live Recorder is rated higher. Live Recorder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Screen Record averages 4.1 from 55 ratings.

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

Both Live Recorder and Screen Record show ads.

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

Live Recorder ships an update monthly, and Screen Record every 12 months. Most recently, Live Recorder was updated on October 27, 2026 and Screen Record on October 24, 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.*