Comparison

Screen Recorder vs PlainMemos

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

Head to head
About

Screen Recorder

Capture your screen activity in high definition with audio and an optional face camera overlay. Edit and merge multiple video clips directly within the app, then easily share your creations. Offers a simple interface for quick recording and exporting.

Highlights
  • Record screen in HD
  • Internal/external audio recording
  • Face camera overlay
  • Live commentary
  • Merge multiple videos
  • One-tap start/stop
Features
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ScreenCam is a powerful, user-friendly screen recording app designed for everyone. Whether you're capturing gameplay, creating tutorials, showcasing app demos, or recording video calls, ScreenCam puts you in control with high-quality output and built-in editing tools to polish your content with ease. Key-Features: • Record Screen Video: Capture your entire screen activity in HD with smooth performance. • Record Audio: Choose internal or external audio recording — ideal for voice-overs or background sound. • Easy Sharing: Export or upload your videos to YouTube, Instagram, or save them to your gallery. • Face Cam: Add a front-camera overlay to your recordings for reactions, tutorials, or presentations. • Live Commentary: Record your voice in real-time while capturing the screen for more engaging content. • Merge Multiple Videos: Combine multiple clips into one seamless video directly within the application. • One-Tap Start/Stop: Simple, intuitive interface to begin recording instantly. This app contains a subscription Monthly pro at $1.99 and Yearly pro at $9.99 to use ads free versions of the premium app which can cancel anytime. To learn about our privacy policy, please visit: https://muraliarvind.blogspot.com/2025/04/privacy-policy.html For our terms of use, please visit: https://muraliarvind.blogspot.com/2025/04/terms-of-service.html Screen recording with face cam, audio, and video merging — simplified.

About

PlainMemos

Features
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PlainMemos is the fastest private place to save quick text notes and voice memos without turning your thoughts into a workspace. Capture an idea, errand, draft, reminder, or spoken thought in seconds. Start a text memo when you want to type, or record a voice memo when speaking is faster. Organize later with folders and tags, search when you need something back, and export your library whenever you want a backup. PlainMemos is designed for people who want a simple capture inbox, not a bloated notes system. There are no accounts, no social features, no collaboration layers, and no tracking. Your memos stay on your device. Features: Create text memos quickly Record and play back voice memos Organize with folders and tags Search your memo library Share individual memos Export your full library as a ZIP backup Open quick capture from widgets and Shortcuts Light, dark, and system appearance options Local-first storage with no tracking PlainMemos helps you catch thoughts before they disappear, then get back to what you were doing.

Screenshots

Screen Recorder4 screens
PlainMemos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlainMemos at none against Screen Recorder's 2. PlainMemos also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Screen Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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 Recorder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PlainMemos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Recorder ships an update every 4 months, PlainMemos weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Screen Recorder versus PlainMemos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen RecorderPlainMemos
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvind MuraliElemental Development

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Recorder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
None

PlainMemos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Recorder free?
Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlainMemos free?
PlainMemos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Recorder or PlainMemos have ads?
Screen Recorder shows ads; PlainMemos does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Recorder or PlainMemos?
Screen Recorder ships an update every 4 months, and PlainMemos weekly. Most recently, Screen Recorder was updated on October 28, 2026 and PlainMemos on October 28, 2026.

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