App Preview Recorder vs MongoLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
App Preview Recorder
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App Preview Recorder turns a screen recording into a polished App Preview video — formatted to App Store Connect's exact specs — without a Mac or any video editing software. Built for iOS developers and indie makers who want a preview video that looks the part — captions and all. KEY FEATURES • Screen recording with iOS ReplayKit — capture your app in action. • Smart trimming — drag to set the start and end, with real-time preview. • Captions (Pro) — burn text into the video, with position, size and timing you control. • Auto-optimized output — portrait, 30fps, H.264, App Store-ready resolutions. • Length guard — keeps your video within the 15–30 second requirement; clips over 29s are sped up automatically. • One-tap export — save to Photos or share via the share sheet. OUTPUT BUILT FOR APP STORE CONNECT • MP4 / H.264 High Profile, 30fps, portrait • Sizes for 6.7", 6.5" and 5.5" iPhone, and iPad Record, trim, and submit — no desktop tools required. Pro adds captions and removes ads — a one-time purchase, no subscription.
MongoLens
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MongoLens is a powerful MongoDB client for iPhone that lets you manage your databases anywhere. Whether you're monitoring production, debugging queries, or exploring data, MongoLens gives you full access to your MongoDB servers right from your pocket. CONNECT WITH EASE • Connect using MongoDB URI or detailed host/port configuration • SSH tunnel support with password and identity file authentication • TLS/SSL encryption for secure connections • Save and organize multiple connections with favorites BROWSE & MANAGE • View all databases, collections, and documents • Create and drop databases and collections • Insert, edit, and delete documents with a built-in JSON editor • Rename collections and manage indexes • View collection stats and validation rules POWERFUL QUERY TOOLS • Write and execute MongoDB queries with syntax highlighting • Query history with favorites for quick access • AI Query Builder — describe what you need in plain English • Aggregation pipeline support • Explain queries to analyze performance • Bulk operations: insert, update, and delete MONITOR & ANALYZE • Real-time server statistics: connections, memory, operations, network • Query profiler to identify slow queries • Collection storage and index analysis SECURITY & PRIVACY • Biometric lock with Face ID or Touch ID • Passwords stored securely in Keychain — never in plain text • Read-only mode to prevent accidental changes • Full control over analytics data sharing SYNC & WIDGETS • iCloud sync to access your connections across devices • Home screen widget showing recent connections • Apple Watch companion app • Import and export connections as JSON MONGOL LENS PRO • Unlock unlimited connections • AI Query Builder access • Full write access to databases • All future premium features MongoLens is built for developers, DBAs, and anyone who works with MongoDB. Fast, secure, and designed for iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MongoLens at none against App Preview Recorder's shown. App Preview Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. App Preview Recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MongoLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
App Preview Recorder ships an update every 9 days, MongoLens every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App Preview Recorder | MongoLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seiya.k | ENES ULUDAG |
In-app purchases
App Preview Recorder
- Pro (Remove Ads)$3.99
MongoLens
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year









