# Screen Recorder vs Timelapse Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Timelapse Maker at 4.3 against Screen Recorder's 3.1. Timelapse Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown). Screen Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Recorder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Timelapse Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timelapse Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 25% of Timelapse Maker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | Timelapse Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-go-record/id1550511577/reviews) | **[4.3 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelapse-maker-fast-motion/id6743807543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | 22.5% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gautam Kakadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550511579) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-go-record/id1550511577)

Record your iPhone and iPad screen for tutorials, game walkthroughs, or video demos. Add audio commentary and video reactions with a facecam overlay. Livestream to platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

**Highlights:** Record screen in Full HD, No recording time limit, No watermark, Record with sound and voice, Facecam overlay for reactions, Video editing tools, Livestream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | one-time |


### Timelapse Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelapse-maker-fast-motion/id6743807543)

Transform long videos into smooth, high-quality timelapse clips effortlessly. Adjust speed with presets or custom intervals to capture moments like sunsets, construction, or cityscapes. Save and share your creations in HD.

**Highlights:** Instant timelapse creation, Custom speed control, Smooth, high-quality output, Save and share in HD, Convert any video

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timelapse Maker Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Is Timelapse Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Recorder or Timelapse Maker?

Timelapse Maker is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 3.1 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Timelapse Maker averages 4.3 from 77 ratings.

### Do Screen Recorder or Timelapse Maker have ads?

Screen Recorder shows ads; Timelapse Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder or Timelapse Maker?

Screen Recorder ships an update weekly, and Timelapse Maker weekly. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on September 25, 2026 and Timelapse Maker on September 20, 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.*