# Screen Recording ™ vs Video Compressor

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Recording ™ | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recording/id6746417023/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resizer/id6753058015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) | [Supagarn Pattananuchart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488328374) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Recording ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recording/id6746417023)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Recorder Pro - 1W | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Screen Recorder Pro - 1M | $9.99 | per month |
| Screen Recorder Pro - 1Y | $39.99 | per year |
| Screen Recorder Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-resizer/id6753058015)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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