Comparison

Screen Recorder ® vs Picroll

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screen Recorder ®

Record your screen in HD for various purposes, including gameplay, tutorials, and video chats. Add voice commentary and video reactions to enhance your recordings. Edit your clips with trimming, music, text, and filters.

Highlights
  • HD screen recording
  • Livestream to social media
  • Voice commentary
  • Video reactions
  • Video editing tools
  • Convert to GIF
Features
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Best HD screen recorder and screenshot capture application for recording video games, live shows, internet videos, video chats, and other purposes. With our reliable screen recorder software, you can capture online videos and Livestream your screen to YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch. After you've recorded your screen, you can add video reactions with voice commentary to improve the quality of your clip. Provide you with the greatest screen recording experience possible! The best screen recorder app for: -Video tutorials -How-to videos -Demo videos -Training videos -YouTube videos -Instructional videos Advantages of using screen recorder app -Livestream your screen to different social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, or more. -Record live shows, gameplay, video chats, etc. -Record screen with audio commentary -Add video reactions -Create high-quality HD video clips Key Features Screen Recording -Just one tap to record video calls, video games, online videos, tutorials, video demos, and even live shows smoothly, clearly. -Record popular games, live shows, video chats with friends and family, capture video chatting, and share recorded video with ease. -Capture the screen using the notification bar or a floating window. -Recording can be started and stopped easily via the notification bar or in a floating window. -External audio can also be recorded. This makes it extremely simple to produce tutorials, promotional videos, comment on your game and gameplay, and record videos. Video Editing -Easily trim, combine, and add music to your recorded videos. -Add music, select from a large library of music. -Add text, custom video subtitles. -Add frames and stickers, also enable adding local pictures and custom watermark to your clips. -Change speed, change video speed of various parts. -Filters, which can be used to add a range of filter effects to your video. -Crop video, which can be cropped to whatever ratio you desire. -Merge several movies and pick from a number of transition effects. Reaction Commentary -Voice recording, which can be used to create a commentary video. -While viewing videos, record video commentary in real-time. -Simple controls for video editing. -Record numerous snippets over your video and adjust each one separately. Reaction Camera -Convert video formats to GIF - Supports Facecam, allowing you to create response videos using the Facecam function. -Respond immediately on Instagram and Facebook. -Include intros and outros, as well as emojis and text, as well as other advanced in-app editing tools! -You can really see how your friends react to what you share with them! -React to web pages as well as photographs! Screen Recorder offers auto-renewing subscription options: ● You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within ##Screen Recorder## ● Subscriptions are billed monthly & Yearly on the subscription plan ● Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase ● Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period ● Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal ● Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase ● Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable -No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. -Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription to that. Privacy Policy: https://screenrecord.posterapplab.com/screenrecoder/privacy-policy Terms - https://screenrecord.posterapplab.com/screenrecoder/terms-and-conditions

About

Picroll

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
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Introducing Picroll - the ultimate app for effortless long screenshot stitching and editing! Are you tired of struggling to piece together multiple screenshots to get the perfect long screenshot? Look no further than Picroll! Our advanced auto-stitcher feature enables you to seamlessly stitch together multiple screenshots with ease. With our tailor-made layouts, picture splitter, mosaic tool, phone frame overlay, and intelligent screen clearing feature, you'll have everything you need to create stunning long screenshots in seconds. Here are some of the key features that make Picroll stand out: - Auto-Stitcher Our advanced auto-stitcher feature automatically detects and stitches together multiple screenshots for a seamless long screenshot experience. You won't need to worry about manually piecing together your screenshots - Picroll does it all for you! - Tailor-Made Layouts We understand that every screenshot is unique, which is why we offer tailor-made layouts to ensure your long screenshots look perfect every time. With multiple layout options to choose from, you'll be able to create long screenshots that meet your exact specifications. - Picture Splitter With our picture splitter, you can easily divide a single image into multiple pictures. This feature is perfect for sharing screenshots on social media or with your friends. - Mosaic Tool Protect your privacy and blur out sensitive information with our mosaic tool. You can easily add a mosaic effect to any part of your screenshot to hide personal information or create an artistic effect. - Phone Frame Overlay Add a touch of style to your screenshots with our phone frame overlay. Our app comes with a range of phone frames to choose from, giving your screenshots a realistic look. - Intelligent Screen Clearing Our intelligent screen clearing feature automatically removes status bars and scrollbars from your screenshots. This ensures your long screenshots look professional and clean. - Screenshot Editor With our editing tools, you can add text, watermarks, and even draw on your screenshots using markers or brushes. Our app makes it easy to edit your screenshots to meet your needs. - Scrollable Screenshots With our scrollable screenshots feature, you can capture entire web pages or social media feeds with ease. Picroll can take long screenshots of scrollable pages such as Instagram and Snapchat, allowing you to capture every detail. Picroll is the ultimate tool for anyone who needs to capture and edit long screenshots. Whether you're a creator, social media influencer, or just someone who loves taking screenshots, our app has everything you need to create stunning long screenshots in seconds. Download Picroll today and elevate your long screenshot game! --- Privacy Policy: http://bit.ly/3zdyfLu Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/40nMol2

Screenshots

Screen Recorder ®4 screens
Picroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screen Recorder ® at Free against Picroll's $4.99. Screen Recorder ® also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 67) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Picroll's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Screen Recorder ® is free to download; Picroll costs $4.99 up front. Screen Recorder ® sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Picroll asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Picroll holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder ® has 2.9K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Screen Recorder ®'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Picroll's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Screen Recorder ® versus Picroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Recorder ®Picroll
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (2.9K ratings)4.8 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K — better67
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoster App LLPTinyWork Apps

Customer experience

Screen Recorder ®

All ratings2,857 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,029 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative14.5%

Picroll

All ratings67 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%

Bugs and requests

Screen Recorder ®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recorded videos not saving properly
  • App freezing or becoming unresponsive
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to record with front-facing camera
  • Improve video editing capabilities
  • Provide more customization options
  • Enhance audio recording and syncing

Picroll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Screen Recorder ®

Subscriptions5
  • Screen Recorder - Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder Pro - Record Video$4.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Screen Recording Video Editor3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Screen Recorder Pro - Record it Now3 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Picroll

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Recorder ® free?
Screen Recorder ® 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 ® or Picroll?
Picroll is rated higher. Screen Recorder ® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Picroll averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.
Do Screen Recorder ® or Picroll have ads?
Neither Screen Recorder ® nor Picroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder ® or Picroll?
Screen Recorder ® ships an update weekly, and Picroll every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Recorder ® was updated on September 23, 2026 and Picroll on August 14, 2026.

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