# Screen Recorder vs NDI Screen Capture

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Recorder at 4.5 against NDI Screen Capture's 3.0. Screen Recorder also leads on ratings volume (972 vs 11). NDI Screen Capture's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Recorder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and NDI Screen Capture sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 972 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 33% of NDI Screen Capture's.

Screen Recorder ships an update every 8 months, NDI Screen Capture monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder | NDI Screen Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (972 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-it/id1571133919/reviews)** | [3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ndi-screen-capture/id6471483473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **972** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **36.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DreamTeam Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271407617) | [TopDirector Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581209934) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-it/id1571133919)

Record your screen with or without your facecam, and add commentary. This tool also includes a video editor to enhance your recordings. It's ideal for capturing gameplay, tutorials, and app demonstrations.

**Highlights:** Screen recording, Facecam overlay, Commentary mode, Video editing, Record games and tutorials

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium with Trial | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good screen recording quality
- 💡 Useful for creating content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos not saving properly
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription for full functionality
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings getting deleted
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to save recordings to gallery
- Improve audio recording capabilities
- Provide more free recording time


### 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 Screen Recorder free?

Screen Recorder 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, Screen Recorder or NDI Screen Capture?

Screen Recorder is rated higher. Screen Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 972 ratings, while NDI Screen Capture averages 3.0 from 11 ratings.

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

Screen Recorder shows ads; NDI Screen Capture does not.

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

Screen Recorder ships an update every 8 months, and NDI Screen Capture monthly. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on September 22, 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.*