# Codecam vs REC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codecam at none against REC's 3. Codecam also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. REC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Codecam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Codecam holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 70 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Codecam's written reviews are positive against 55% of REC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codecam | REC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecam/id906630240/reviews)** | [3.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rec-pro-video-camera/id1175490870/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **55.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laszlo Varadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/371911266) | [LateNiteSoft S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283292600) |

## What reviewers say

### Codecam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecam/id906630240)

Unlock the full potential of your iPhone camera with advanced manual controls for both photos and videos. Adjust settings like shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and focus for professional-quality results. Explore various compression and frame rate options for video recording.

**Highlights:** Manual shutter speed and ISO, Manual white balance (temperature, tint), Manual focus control, Adjustable video compression and frame rates, Video zoom with focal length display, Video stabilization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### REC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rec-pro-video-camera/id1175490870)

This app offers advanced video and audio controls for professional-quality recordings. It provides extensive camera settings, stabilization, resolutions, frame rates, and audio options. Features like timecode synchronization and intuitive manual controls help creators achieve precise results.

**Highlights:** Advanced camera settings, Manual focus and exposure control, Timecode synchronization, Multiple resolutions and frame rates, External microphone support, ProRes format support, External storage support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High quality video recording
- 👍 Professional results for educators
- 👍 Reliable and feature-rich
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 In-app storage for videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio issues (no audio, hiss)
- 🐛 App crashes (ProRes, audio interface)
- 🐛 Video not saving/lost footage
- 🐛 Freezing/lagging during recording
- 🐛 Stabilization issues

**Reported bugs**

- No audio after iOS update
- ProRes recording errors
- Footage not saved
- App freezes during recording
- App crashes when choosing ProRes

**Requested features**

- Add pause and resume functionality
- Add log profile for iPhone 15
- Add LUT option
- Add 50/60 kHz fix for framerates
- Add focus loop


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codecam free?

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

### Is REC free?

REC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Codecam or REC?

Codecam is rated higher. Codecam averages 4.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while REC averages 3.8 from 70 ratings.

### Do Codecam or REC have ads?

Neither Codecam nor REC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Codecam or REC?

Codecam ships an update monthly, and REC monthly. Most recently, Codecam was updated on September 9, 2026 and REC on September 20, 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.*