Comparison

Screen Recording ™ vs Video Compressor

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

Head to head
About

Screen Recording ™

Easily capture your screen with high-quality video recording. Customize resolution, bitrate, and FPS for optimal results. Edit recordings with built-in tools and share them instantly to social media.

Highlights
  • Ultra HD screen recording
  • Custom resolution, bitrate, and FPS
  • Built-in video editor
  • Trim, cut, adjust volume, and change tempo
  • File management with history
  • One-tap sharing to social media
Features
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Capture your screen in seconds. Record games, apps, or anything on your device with smooth, stable performance. Save time with simple controls and a clean interface. Get ultra high quality. Choose Ultra HD for crisp results. Set your own resolution, bitrate, and FPS to match your device and goal. Go lightweight for quick shares or go max for pro results. Stay organized with History. Find recent recordings fast. Rename files and manage storage with ease. Edit without leaving the app. Trim the start and end. Cut unwanted parts. Adjust volume. Change tempo for quick previews or slow-motion highlights. Share in one tap. Post directly to your favorite social apps or send to any platform you use. Export in common formats for easy uploads. Why users love it: • Ultra HD screen recording • Custom resolution, bitrate, and FPS • Works for games, apps, and more • Built-in video editor: trim, cut, volume, tempo • History to find and manage files • Fast sharing to social or any platform Perfect for gameplay, tutorials, app demos, bug reports, and quick clips. Start now and make your first recording in seconds. Download today! Screen Recorder app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, Screen Recorder does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you will unlock additional features. Terms of Use: https://kociapp.github.io/Screen-Recorder/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/Screen-Recorder/privacy-policy

About

Video Compressor

Easily shrink large video files to save space and speed up sharing. This app offers high-quality compression with flexible controls, batch processing, and the ability to manage audio and metadata. It works offline and privately on your device, with background processing for seamless optimization.

Highlights
  • High-quality video compression
  • Batch processing for multiple videos
  • Audio and metadata control
  • Flexible video sorting
  • Background processing
  • Private and offline operation
  • Seamless sharing to other apps
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Video Compressor – Resizer makes it easy to shrink large videos into smaller, shareable files — all while keeping the details that matter most. Whether you’re saving space, speeding up sharing, or prepping for upload, this app gives you the perfect balance of quality, control, and convenience. Designed to work fully on your device for maximum speed and privacy, with full support for iOS 26 Background Processing, so your videos keep optimizing while you continue using other apps. Key Features: • High-Quality Compression – Smart defaults keep your videos looking sharp, with flexible controls that let you adjust output resolution to your needs. • Batch Processing: Compress multiple videos at once to save time. • Audio & Metadata Control – Choose whether to keep or remove audio, metadata, and GPS information. • Flexible Sorting: Organize videos by date, file size, width, height, or duration for quick selection. • iOS 26 Background Processing: Stay productive and keep using other apps while your videos compress seamlessly in the background. • Seamless Sharing: Export directly to Photos, Files, or any of your favorite apps. • Private & Offline: No signup, no uploads, no watermarks — your videos stay on your device. Make your videos smaller, smarter, and faster to share — without the hassle. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://supagarn-pa.com/VideoCompressor/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Screen Recording ™4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Video Compressor at none against Screen Recording ™'s shown. Video Compressor also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). Screen Recording ™'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (67 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Screen Recording ™ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Video Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Recording ™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recording ™ has 67 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Recording ™ ships an update every 3 months, Video Compressor every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screen Recording ™ versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Recording ™Video Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (67 ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndy SutantoSupagarn Pattananuchart

Customer experience

Screen Recording ™

All ratings67 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Video Compressor

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Screen Recording ™

Subscriptions3
  • Screen Recorder Pro - 1W$4.997 Days
  • Screen Recorder Pro - 1M$9.991 Month
  • Screen Recorder Pro - 1Y3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Screen Recorder Pro$49.99
3 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Screen Recording ™ free?
Screen Recording ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Recording ™ or Video Compressor?
Screen Recording ™ is rated higher. Screen Recording ™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Screen Recording ™ or Video Compressor have ads?
Screen Recording ™ shows ads; Video Compressor does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Recording ™ or Video Compressor?
Screen Recording ™ ships an update every 3 months, and Video Compressor every 6 days. Most recently, Screen Recording ™ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Video Compressor on September 30, 2026.

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