# Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video vs Picroll

The clearest difference is price: Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video at Free against Picroll's $4.99. Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 67). Picroll's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video is free to download; Picroll costs $4.99 up front. Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Picroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video against 4.8 for Picroll. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video has 10K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video's written reviews are positive against 90% of Picroll's.

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video ships an update monthly, Picroll every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video | Picroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-video/id1551528871/reviews) | **[4.8 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picroll-tiny-screen-stitcher/id1645275205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 194 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cleaner LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521796987) | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Picroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picroll-tiny-screen-stitcher/id1645275205)

Effortlessly combine multiple screenshots into a single, long image. Features include automatic stitching, custom layouts, privacy blurring, and phone frame overlays for professional-looking results.

**Highlights:** Auto-stitcher for seamless merging, Tailor-made layouts for perfect results, Picture splitter for social media, Mosaic tool for privacy blurring, Phone frame overlay for realistic look, Intelligent screen clearing, Screenshot editor with text and drawing tools

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video free?

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

### Is Picroll free?

Picroll costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video or Picroll?

Picroll is rated higher. Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Picroll averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.

### Do Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video or Picroll have ads?

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video shows ads; Picroll does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video or Picroll?

Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video ships an update monthly, and Picroll every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Recorder ‑ Record Video was updated on September 23, 2026 and Picroll on August 14, 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.*