# GRecord vs NDI Screen Capture

The clearest difference is rating: GRecord at 4.6 against NDI Screen Capture's 3.0. GRecord also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 33%) and ratings volume (330 vs 11). NDI Screen Capture's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GRecord sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NDI Screen Capture sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GRecord holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GRecord has 330 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of GRecord's written reviews are positive against 33% of NDI Screen Capture's.

GRecord ships an update every 3 weeks, NDI Screen Capture monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRecord | NDI Screen Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grecord-live-screen-recorder/id1522122904/reviews)** | [3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-screen-capture/id6471483473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **330** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国辉 满](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513279085) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### GRecord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grecord-live-screen-recorder/id1522122904)

Stream your screen live to popular platforms or record high-quality videos. This app offers advanced controls for professional streamers and easy recording for everyday use, capturing both screen and camera simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Live streaming to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, High-quality screen recording, RTMP support for custom streaming, Simultaneous screen and face cam capture, Adjustable audio and video settings, Stream monitoring for interruptions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Recoder - Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Live Recorder Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎥 High quality video recording capability
- 📱 Supports multiple platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Twitter)
- 🎮 Works well for gaming and screen capture
- ⚡ Effective for content creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Security concerns - alleged password/info stealing attempts
- 🐛 Audio quality issues and lag during streaming
- 🐛 Black screen bugs during broadcasts
- ❌ Poor documentation and lack of instructions
- 🎯 Confusing user interface despite ease of use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and quits unexpectedly
- Black screen appearing during broadcasts (80% occurrence rate)
- Recorded videos not appearing in files
- Audio lag and synchronization issues
- YouTube Live streaming shows 'scheduled' instead of going live

**Requested features**

- Add Arabic language support
- Improve audio quality and synchronization
- Make more features free or reduce paywall
- Simplify application interface
- Add comprehensive user instructions/tutorials


### NDI Screen Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-screen-capture/id6471483473)

Capture iOS and iPadOS screen content in real-time and stream it as NDI output. Supports NDI HX H.264 and HEVC, with audio and microphone input. Ideal for e-learning and game demonstrations.

**Highlights:** Real-time screen capture, NDI output streaming, NDI HX H.264/HEVC support, Lock screen rotation, Audio and mic input, Easy to use

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove One Minute Limit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable Partial Screen Capture | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GRecord free?

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

### Is NDI Screen Capture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GRecord or NDI Screen Capture?

GRecord is rated higher. GRecord averages 4.6 out of 5 from 330 ratings, while NDI Screen Capture averages 3.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do GRecord or NDI Screen Capture have ads?

GRecord shows ads; NDI Screen Capture does not.

### Which is updated more often, GRecord or NDI Screen Capture?

GRecord ships an update every 3 weeks, and NDI Screen Capture monthly. Most recently, GRecord was updated on September 19, 2026 and NDI Screen Capture on September 16, 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.*