# ThingLink vs Green Screen Live Video Record

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThingLink at none against Green Screen Live Video Record's 10. ThingLink also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 28%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Green Screen Live Video Record's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Green Screen Live Video Record sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ThingLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThingLink holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Green Screen Live Video Record has 2.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of ThingLink's written reviews are positive against 28% of Green Screen Live Video Record's.

ThingLink ships an update every 3 months, Green Screen Live Video Record every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThingLink | Green Screen Live Video Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinglink/id647304300/reviews)** | [3.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-screen-live-video-record/id1165505071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **37.7% of reviews** | 28.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thinglink](https://appshunter.io/developer/641524540) | [Yohann Taieb](https://appshunter.io/developer/325843250) |

## What reviewers say

### ThingLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinglink/id647304300)

Create engaging interactive experiences with images, videos, and 360 media. Add clickable tags to build virtual tours and learning materials. Supports over 80 languages with Immersive Reader integration.

**Highlights:** Create interactive images, videos, and 360 media, Add clickable tags with text and audio, Build virtual tours and learning experiences, Immersive Reader integration for 80+ languages, Track engagement and learning analytics, Mobile device camera integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎓 Great for educational purposes and student engagement
- 🖼️ Excellent multimedia capabilities with video and image linking
- 💻 Works across multiple devices (laptops and mobile)
- 🔗 Multiple links can be added to single images

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- ❌ Data loss - work deleted after saving
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues
- ⚠️ White screen glitches and broken functionality
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance and reliability

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when taking photos or videos
- Icon options fail to download (infinite spinning)
- Login functionality broken or extremely difficult
- Projects deleted unexpectedly
- White screen display on startup

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to edit images after publishing
- Reduce size of hotspot symbols
- Longer video duration limits
- Ability to tag images within images


### Green Screen Live Video Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-screen-live-video-record/id1165505071)

Easily record videos with custom backgrounds using chroma key effects. Choose from thousands of scenes, import your own images or videos, and add special effects. Save instantly and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Chroma key effect for background replacement, Thousands of pre-set and custom backgrounds, Import custom images and videos as backgrounds, Add special effects like explosions and snow, Record in portrait or landscape mode, Instant saving to photo library, Add text, stickers, and custom audio tracks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Green Screen trial MTH/weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Unlimited Use | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold Plan Full Access Sub | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan Yearly Sub | $29.99 | per year |
| Monthly Commercial License | $49.99 | per month |
| 5 points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 points | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access to Record in High Definition (1080p HD videos recording) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Forever Unlimited Full Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic software
- 👍 Simplicity and level of control
- 💡 Ability to play with chroma key color live
- 👍 Helpful for projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keeps crashing
- 🐛 Doesn't load images
- 🐛 Glitchy, laggy, and unreliable
- 💰 Requires payment for full access
- 🐛 Difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to add own photo
- Doesn't work with FaceTime or live calls
- Randomly flips/rotates video
- Doesn't save videos properly
- Subscription issues (can't cancel)

**Requested features**

- Color picker for chroma key
- Allow invisible green screen
- Ability to control scrolling speed for teleprompter
- Option to just remove watermark without full subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThingLink free?

ThingLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Green Screen Live Video Record free?

Green Screen Live Video Record is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ThingLink or Green Screen Live Video Record?

ThingLink is rated higher. ThingLink averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Green Screen Live Video Record averages 3.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do ThingLink or Green Screen Live Video Record have ads?

Neither ThingLink nor Green Screen Live Video Record shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThingLink or Green Screen Live Video Record?

ThingLink ships an update every 3 months, and Green Screen Live Video Record every 6 weeks. Most recently, ThingLink was updated on November 1, 2026 and Green Screen Live Video Record on November 6, 2026.

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