# Lens vs Screen Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Lens at 4.0 against Screen Recorder's 1.0. Lens also leads on ratings volume (141 vs 5) and review sentiment (9% vs 0%). Screen Recorder's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lens sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Screen Recorder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lens holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens has 141 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Lens's written reviews are positive against 0% of Screen Recorder's.

Lens ships an update fortnightly, Screen Recorder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lens | Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-reverse-image-search/id6742223442/reviews)** | [1.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-appx/id6746444014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **8.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samantha Diaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873043731) | [Set Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816907607) |

## What reviewers say

### Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-reverse-image-search/id6742223442)

Easily search for images using multiple reverse image search engines and keywords. Find visual content across the web, manage your search history, and save favorite images. Offers a free tier with daily limits and a premium upgrade for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Multiple reverse image search engines, Keyword search functionality, Direct image links, Search history management, Save favorite images, Unlimited searches (premium)

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-appx/id6746444014)

Record your screen in high definition with this intuitive app. Easily capture video calls, gameplay, or tutorials, and then edit them with text, watermarks, and annotations before sharing to social media. Unlock advanced features and remove watermarks with a subscription.

**Highlights:** High-definition video recording, One-tap recording start, Add text comments and watermarks, Direct social media sharing, All projects in one place, Advanced recording tools with subscription

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $15.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lens free?

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

### Is Screen Recorder free?

Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lens or Screen Recorder?

Lens is rated higher. Lens averages 4.0 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 1.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Lens or Screen Recorder have ads?

Both Lens and Screen Recorder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lens or Screen Recorder?

Lens ships an update fortnightly, and Screen Recorder every 5 days. Most recently, Lens was updated on October 30, 2026 and Screen Recorder on October 5, 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.*