App Preview Recorder vs Whatcode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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 โ formatted to App Store Connect's exact specs โ without a Mac or any video editing software. Built for iOS developers and indie makers who want a preview video that looks the part โ captions and all. KEY FEATURES โข Screen recording with iOS ReplayKit โ capture your app in action. โข Smart trimming โ drag to set the start and end, with real-time preview. โข Captions (Pro) โ burn text into the video, with position, size and timing you control. โข Auto-optimized output โ portrait, 30fps, H.264, App Store-ready resolutions. โข Length guard โ keeps your video within the 15โ30 second requirement; clips over 29s are sped up automatically. โข One-tap export โ save to Photos or share via the share sheet. OUTPUT BUILT FOR APP STORE CONNECT โข MP4 / H.264 High Profile, 30fps, portrait โข Sizes for 6.7", 6.5" and 5.5" iPhone, and iPad Record, trim, and submit โ no desktop tools required. Pro adds captions and removes ads โ a one-time purchase, no subscription.
Whatcode
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WhatCode is a native iOS client for OpenCode, the open-source AI coding agent. Connect to your own OpenCode server and get a full AI coding assistant in your pocket. WhatCode gives you a fast, native interface to chat with an AI that can read your files, understand your codebase, suggest edits, and help you ship faster. Features: - Connect to any self-hosted opencode instance - Browse and manage all your projects - Real-time AI chat with streaming responses - Full context awareness, the AI sees your actual code - Works over your own infrastructure, your data stays yours - Dark and light mode Requires a running OpenCode server. Visit whatcode.app to get started. All features require a WhatCode Pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.whatcode.app/policies/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Whatcode at none against App Preview Recorder's shown. App Preview Recorder's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. App Preview Recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Whatcode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
App Preview Recorder ships an update every 9 days, Whatcode every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App Preview Recorder | Whatcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seiya.k | Simone Gauli |
In-app purchases
App Preview Recorder
- Pro (Remove Ads)$3.99
Whatcode
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.291 Month
- Pro Yearly3 Days trial$23.991 Year
Questions
Is App Preview Recorder free?
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