Codecast vs App Preview Recorder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Codecast
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Codecast is a companion app for Claude Code that lets you browse, search, and revisit your coding conversations on the go. FEATURES: - Full Conversation History: Access all your Claude Code sessions from any device - Powerful Search: Find specific code snippets, solutions, or discussions across all conversations - Syntax Highlighting: View code with proper highlighting for easy reading - Real-time Sync: Conversations sync automatically as you work in Claude Code - Secure Authentication: Sign in with your existing account using biometrics Perfect for developers who use Claude Code and want to: - Review past coding sessions while away from their computer - Search for solutions they've discussed before - Keep track of ongoing projects and their history - Share conversation links with teammates Codecast requires a codecast.sh account linked to your Claude Code CLI.
App Preview Recorder
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App Preview Recorder turns a screen recording into a polished App Preview video β formatted to App Store Connect's exact specs β without a Mac or any video editing software. Built for iOS developers and indie makers who want a preview video that looks the part β captions and all. KEY FEATURES β’ Screen recording with iOS ReplayKit β capture your app in action. β’ Smart trimming β drag to set the start and end, with real-time preview. β’ Captions (Pro) β burn text into the video, with position, size and timing you control. β’ Auto-optimized output β portrait, 30fps, H.264, App Store-ready resolutions. β’ Length guard β keeps your video within the 15β30 second requirement; clips over 29s are sped up automatically. β’ One-tap export β save to Photos or share via the share sheet. OUTPUT BUILT FOR APP STORE CONNECT β’ MP4 / H.264 High Profile, 30fps, portrait β’ Sizes for 6.7", 6.5" and 5.5" iPhone, and iPad Record, trim, and submit β no desktop tools required. Pro adds captions and removes ads β a one-time purchase, no subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Codecast at none against App Preview Recorder's shown. App Preview Recorder's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Codecast ships an update every 3 months, App Preview Recorder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Codecast | App Preview Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ashot Petrosian | Seiya.k |
In-app purchases
Codecast
No in-app purchases
App Preview Recorder
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Codecast free?
Is App Preview Recorder free?
Do Codecast or App Preview Recorder have ads?
Which is updated more often, Codecast or App Preview Recorder?
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