# Summary vs Screen Recording

Summary and Screen Recording both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Summary's written reviews are positive against 67% of Screen Recording's. Summary also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Screen Recording's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Summary sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Screen Recording sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Summary against 4.6 for Screen Recording. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recording has 87 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Summary's written reviews are positive against 67% of Screen Recording's.

Summary ships an update every 6 days, Screen Recording every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Summary | Screen Recording |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker-notimo/id6749896503/reviews)** | [4.6 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recording-record-video/id6759098657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lester Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876154470) | [Premier Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766501140) |

## What reviewers say

### Summary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-ai-note-taker-notimo/id6749896503)

This app uses AI to transcribe audio and text, generating concise summaries and study tools like flashcards. It helps users capture, understand, and remember information from lectures, meetings, and other sources.

**Highlights:** AI transcription of audio and text, Automatic content summarization, Flashcard and quiz generation, Personal knowledge library, Camera text scanning, Link integration for webinars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Month subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Month subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Year subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lecture AI Note Taker, Summary | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Year subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Year subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Lecture AI Note Taker, Summary | $24.99 | one-time |


### Screen Recording

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recording-record-video/id6759098657)

Record your screen in high definition with synchronized audio. Easily edit your recordings with trimming, merging, and text overlays. Create reaction videos with a face cam and share instantly to your favorite platforms.

**Highlights:** 1080p HD recording at 60fps, No watermark and unlimited recording time, Face cam overlay for reaction videos, Built-in editing tools (trim, merge, text), Internal system audio and microphone recording, Native iOS Control Center integration, Private and secure local storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Summary free?

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

### Is Screen Recording free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Summary or Screen Recording?

Summary is rated higher. Summary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Screen Recording averages 4.6 from 87 ratings.

### Do Summary or Screen Recording have ads?

Both Summary and Screen Recording show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Summary or Screen Recording?

Summary ships an update every 6 days, and Screen Recording every 5 days. Most recently, Summary was updated on October 14, 2026 and Screen Recording on October 11, 2026.

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