Proto.io vs Userbrain Recorder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Proto.io
This application allows users to preview and interact with their Proto.io projects on any device. It supports native touch gestures for a realistic prototyping experience and offers offline viewing of cached projects. Users can also record and share their prototype interactions.
- Preview shared Proto.io projects
- Access all projects from your account
- Full-screen prototype viewing
- Interact with native touch gestures
- Preview on any device/screen size
- Offline viewing of cached projects
- Record and share prototype interactions
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Proto.io App brings your Proto.io projects to life! It allows you to use all the native gestures to interact with elements and makes full use of your screen estate. **Key features include:** - Preview projects shared with you - Login and access all your projects in your Proto.io account. - Preview your projects in full screen without any obstructions. - Ability to interact with your projects using all supported touch gestures: Pinch, swipe, tap, tap & hold and more. - Preview any prototype on any device/screen size regardless of the device /screen size it was designed for. - When previewing a project it is saved in your device cache so that you can view it again without an internet connection - Record and share your interactions with a prototype
Userbrain Recorder
Earn money by providing feedback on digital products and services. Record your user experience, share your opinions, and receive invitations to test for global brands. The app only records during active testing sessions, ensuring your data privacy.
- Earn money for feedback
- Record user experience
- Share opinions
- Test global brands' products
- Easy application process
- Data privacy during testing
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The Userbrain app is a great way to earn money for your feedback. Use digital products and services of global brands, record your experience, share your opinions and earn additional income. HOW DOES IT WORK? Becoming a Userbrain tester is a great way to earn a few extra dollars on the side. The application process is easy and can be completed in 3 simple steps: You create an account on tester.userbrain.com and fill out some basic demographic information. You complete a short practice test (We’ll guide you through it step by step). The Userbrain team will then manually review your video and, if everything looks good, approve your request. You’ll then receive invitations to use products and services of global brands, record your experience and share your opinions. IS MY DATA SAFE? The Userbrain app is ONLY active when participating in a testing session. In case you are not actively participating in a session, the app won't record anything nor collect any data. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us anytime at tester@userbrain.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Proto.io at 3.7 against Userbrain Recorder's 1.3. Proto.io also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). Userbrain Recorder's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Proto.io holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Proto.io's written reviews are positive against 21% of Userbrain Recorder's.
Proto.io ships an update every 4 months, Userbrain Recorder every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Proto.io | Userbrain Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | 1.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews — better | 20.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Proto.io | Userbrain GmbH |
Customer experience
Proto.io
Userbrain Recorder
Bugs and requests
Proto.io
Reported bugs
37 issues- Can't login
- Difficult to delete account
- Share link issues
- Login issues
- Cannot sign up or sign in
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- VR Prototyping is broken
- App doesn't work at all
- Blank screen
- Super buggy on iOS
- Entire preview offset
- Projects broken on iPad
- Videos & transitions won't load on iPad
- On Device is broken iPhone and iPad
- Black screen permanently on device
- Crashes when downloading project
- Doesn't show prototypes on iOS 10
- Bug keeps closing the app
- Crashing on iOS10
- Crashes constantly
- Crashes after trying to open a project
- Crashing after sign in page
- Not flawless
- Need to fix some bugs
- Requires account creation to view
- Bad update
- Does not install on iOS 7
- App does not open, crashes immediately
- Totally broken, doesn't load on phone
- Can't get passed loading screen
- System runs slow
- Piece of crap app cost me a grade
- Won't load anything
- Newest update broke sign-in
- Very buggy app
- Crashing or not loading larger elements
- Gets stuck when loading prototype
- App has potential but is still buggy
Requested features
4 requests- Update UI elements for iOS 13
- Caching projects
- Optimise application for iPhone 6 screen
- Easily switch between accounts like Tweetbot
Userbrain Recorder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Proto.io
No in-app purchases
Userbrain Recorder
No in-app purchases
Questions
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