# VideoCatch Pro vs Video Pencil

The clearest difference is device support: VideoCatch Pro at 3 against Video Pencil's 1. VideoCatch Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VideoCatch Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month and Video Pencil sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VideoCatch Pro | Video Pencil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.2 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-pencil/id1642987677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **106** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivo Dokman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642282550) | [Good To Hear](https://appshunter.io/developer/501992448) |

## What reviewers say

### VideoCatch Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videocatch-pro/id1642292476)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VideoCatch Pro | $7.49 | per month |
| VideoCatch Pro + Multicam | $12.49 | per month |


### Video Pencil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-pencil/id1642987677)

Annotate directly onto any video source, including your iPad's camera or external feeds. Customize your drawing tools and record your annotations as a video or transparent layer. Ideal for presentations, coaching, and live streaming.

**Highlights:** Draw on any video source, Smart shuttle control for precise scrubbing, Customizable toolbar with colors and pen styles, Record with or without annotations, Pause and rewind live video (extra), Seamless Mac connection via CueCam Presenter, Transparent NDI feed for professional workflows

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Pencil for Zoom | $7.99 | per month |
| Soccer Toolkit | $19.99 | per month |
| Soccer Toolkit | $149.00 | per year |
| Laser Pointer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Magic Wand | $3.99 | one-time |
| Action Replay | $19.99 | one-time |
| Video Pencil Pro Essentials | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Updates | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VideoCatch Pro free?

VideoCatch Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Pencil free?

Video Pencil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do VideoCatch Pro or Video Pencil have ads?

Neither VideoCatch Pro nor Video Pencil shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VideoCatch Pro or Video Pencil?

VideoCatch Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Video Pencil every 3 weeks. Most recently, VideoCatch Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and Video Pencil on October 24, 2026.

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