# Screen Recorder ® vs Picroll

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recorder ® | Picroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder/id1578839671/reviews) | **[4.8 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picroll-tiny-screen-stitcher/id1645275205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 302 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Poster App LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487809296) | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Recorder ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder/id1578839671)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder - Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Pro - Record Video | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Recording Video Editor | $24.99 | per year |
| Screen Recorder Pro - Record it Now | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good recording quality
- 💰 Free to use
- 🎨 Useful editing features
- 📤 Easy to save and share videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔇 Audio issues (no sound or out of sync)
- 🔄 Recorded videos sometimes distorted or rotated
- 🔒 Paid subscription required for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 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 ® 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*