Comparison

Replicate™ for iPad vs Zight Screen Recorder, Capture

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

Head to head
About

Replicate™ for iPad

This app enables screen sharing and remote control of your device from a computer. It supports viewing and printing various document types, sending faxes, and transferring files via web browser or iTunes. Pro version offers advanced screencasting and file sharing between devices.

Highlights
  • View/print multiple document types
  • Send faxes worldwide
  • Get toll-free fax/voicemail number
  • Send postcards and letters
  • Screencast to other devices/computers (Pro)
  • Remotely control iPod app
Features
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Screencast this app onto other devices running this app or onto a computer, and view another user's screencast of this app on your device (Pro version only). Plus, remotely control the iPod app on this device from a computer on the same wi-fi network. "WORKS GREAT! i have had no problem with software and printing on my network, most of the time HP printers will always work for you! and does for me and my HP Laser 4200 series, if you have fax credits on any other their apps contact support and they can split them or move them! Nice app to have access to like a command center..." - V, Oct 20, 2011 FEATURES • View/print many document types, including PDF, Word, Excel, bitmap, TIFF, text, HTML, Open Office, GIF, and encapsulated PostScript. • Create new text documents. • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Print to networked or shared printers. No additional software is necessary. This app includes support for over 1,400 printers from HP, Epson, Canon, Samsung, Brother, Lexmark, Xerox, Ricoh, Oki, Kyocera, Infotec, NRG, Lanier, and many more! • Send faxes to over 220 countries and territories worldwide - no subscription required![1] • Get a professional USA-based toll-free number for your incoming faxes and voicemail.[2] • Send postcards and letters via USPS (postal mail). • Print remote files on MobileMe, Box.net, or Dropbox, or download them into this app. • Screencast this app onto other devices running this app or onto a computer. View another user's screencast of this app. (Pro version only) • Share files between two iPads/iPhones that are running this app. (Pro version only) • Print web-based files or download them into this app. • Remotely control the iPod app on this device from a computer on the same wi-fi network. • Browse the web from your computer using your iPad/iPod touch/iPhone, even when you do not have an internet connection on your computer. HOW DO I ACCESS OR CONTROL THIS APP FROM MY COMPUTER? 1. Put your iPad/iPhone and computer on the same wi-fi network. 2. On your iPad/iPhone, start this app, and open the Documents module. Make a note of the URL that is displayed at the top of the Documents menu. 3. On the computer, open a web browser, and enter the full URL of this app from the previous step. HOW DO I IMPORT FILES INTO THIS APP? • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Use iTunes to upload files into this app. • Use a WebDAV server to transfer files. • Email a file to yourself. Then, open the Mail app, press and hold down the attachment until the "Open In..." menu appears. Select this app from the list of apps displayed. Optional Subscription Notes: • Title: Toll-Free Number • Length: 1,3, 6 or 12 month options • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at purchase confirmation • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least a day before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within a day prior to the end • Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to the user’s Account Settings • Terms Of Use: https://n1.ndili.com/termsofuse.html • Privacy Policy: http://www.ndilitechnologies.com/privacy [1] Each fax unit purchases a one-page fax that can be sent in 60 seconds or less to a destination in the USA or Canada. The number of fax units needed to transmit a one-page 60-second fax to a destination in another country is listed in the rate card within this app. Please note that a page that requires a longer transmission time (for example, a page containing high resolution graphics) consumes additional fax units. [2] To receive voicemail or faxes, you must setup an incoming toll-free phone number. The toll-free phone number requires a monthly subscription. 60 minutes/month are included free with subscription. Toll-free numbers are USA-based numbers and are accessible in the United States only.

About

Zight Screen Recorder, Capture

Easily record your iPhone screen, capture screenshots, and share them securely. This app streamlines the process of capturing and distributing content from your device.

Highlights
  • Screen recording
  • Screenshot capture
  • Link sharing
  • Cloud uploads
  • File management
  • Annotation tools
Features
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Zight is your go-to app for screen recording and screenshot capture on iOS. Designed for efficiency and ease, Zight lets you quickly capture moments, upload files, and share them effortlessly and securely. FEATURES: - Screen Recorder: Record your iPhone screen with ease. Perfect for tutorials, walkthroughs, demos, or any moment you want to capture - Link Sharing: Get a link and share it with anyone, anywhere! Generate shareable links for your screenshots and recordings and paste them to colleagues or friends for viewing - Uploads: Effortless upload process. Finish capturing and your files upload to the cloud in seconds! Also upload photos and videos from your device for better editing and sharing - Capture: Seamlessly capture anything on your screen, from an important document to a memorable chat. - Share: Share your captures with colleagues with just a few taps. Also set who can view or interact with your files. - Capture Management: A customized thumbnail view that makes organizing and browsing through your captures a smooth experience And much much more!

Screenshots

Zight Screen Recorder, Capture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zight Screen Recorder, Capture at Free against Replicate™ for iPad's $4.99. Zight Screen Recorder, Capture also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (38% vs 0%). Replicate™ for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Zight Screen Recorder, Capture is free to download; Replicate™ for iPad costs $4.99 up front. Replicate™ for iPad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Zight Screen Recorder, Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zight Screen Recorder, Capture holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zight Screen Recorder, Capture has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Replicate™ for iPad's written reviews are positive against 38% of Zight Screen Recorder, Capture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Replicate™ for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Zight Screen Recorder, Capture every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Replicate™ for iPad versus Zight Screen Recorder, Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReplicate™ for iPadZight Screen Recorder, Capture
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews37.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNdili Technologies, Inc.Zight, Inc

Customer experience

Replicate™ for iPad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Zight Screen Recorder, Capture

All ratings1,215 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative54.0%

Bugs and requests

Replicate™ for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Zight Screen Recorder, Capture

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and invalid account errors
  • Distorted or stretched video recordings
  • Inability to view or manage uploaded files
  • Syncing problems between desktop and mobile apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Native iPad support
  • Ability to edit and trim screen recordings
  • Automatic upload of screenshots and recordings
  • Integration with other cloud storage services

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Replicate™ for iPad

Subscriptions4
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$14.991 Month
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$39.993 Months
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$79.996 Months
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  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$149.991 Year
One-time6
  • Global Cover Sheet$0.99
  • Cartoon1 Cover Sheet$0.99
  • Français Cover Sheet$0.99
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  • Deutsch Cover Sheet$0.99
  • Holiday1 Cover Sheet$0.99
  • Wedding Cover Sheet$0.99
None

Zight Screen Recorder, Capture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Replicate™ for iPad free?
Replicate™ for iPad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Zight Screen Recorder, Capture free?
Zight Screen Recorder, Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Replicate™ for iPad or Zight Screen Recorder, Capture?
Zight Screen Recorder, Capture is rated higher. Replicate™ for iPad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Zight Screen Recorder, Capture averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Replicate™ for iPad or Zight Screen Recorder, Capture have ads?
Neither Replicate™ for iPad nor Zight Screen Recorder, Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Replicate™ for iPad or Zight Screen Recorder, Capture?
Replicate™ for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Zight Screen Recorder, Capture every 2 months. Most recently, Replicate™ for iPad was updated on October 14, 2026 and Zight Screen Recorder, Capture on October 23, 2026.

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