# iRecordScreen vs Lightz Camera Action

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iRecordScreen at none against Lightz Camera Action's 9. iRecordScreen also leads on ratings volume (79 vs 1). Lightz Camera Action's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightz Camera Action sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. iRecordScreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightz Camera Action holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRecordScreen has 79 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRecordScreen | Lightz Camera Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irecordscreen-screen-recorder/id6759776911/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightz-camera-action/id6759921793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Zaomeng Shidai Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787090559) | [Oliver Turner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881670487) |

## What reviewers say

### iRecordScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irecordscreen-screen-recorder/id6759776911)

Record your iPhone or iPad screen in high definition with optional FaceCam overlay. This free app offers internal audio recording, a built-in editor, and direct sharing to social media platforms without watermarks or time limits.

**Highlights:** 4K Ultra-HD recording, FaceCam picture-in-picture overlay, Internal audio recording, Internal audio + microphone recording, Built-in video editor with 10+ tools, Scheduled recording with auto-stop timer, Direct sharing to social media

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lightz Camera Action

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightz-camera-action/id6759921793)

A professional networking platform for film and TV industry creatives. Actors, directors, producers, and writers can create profiles, showcase work, share scripts, and connect for collaboration and casting opportunities.

**Highlights:** Professional talent profiles, Video uploads and performance reels, Script submissions, Direct messaging and networking, Casting and collaboration opportunities, Subscription tiers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Writer Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Actor Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Actor Platinum | $15.99 | per month |
| Director Pro | $15.99 | per month |
| Producer Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Producer Platinum | $29.99 | per month |
| Director Platinum | $29.99 | per month |
| Synopsis Submission | $19.99 | one-time |
| Full Script Submission | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iRecordScreen free?

iRecordScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lightz Camera Action free?

Lightz Camera Action is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iRecordScreen or Lightz Camera Action?

Lightz Camera Action is rated higher. iRecordScreen averages 4.7 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Lightz Camera Action averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iRecordScreen or Lightz Camera Action have ads?

Neither iRecordScreen nor Lightz Camera Action shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iRecordScreen or Lightz Camera Action?

iRecordScreen ships an update fortnightly, and Lightz Camera Action fortnightly. Most recently, iRecordScreen was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lightz Camera Action on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*