# Vizzywig vs ScreenPal Screen Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenPal Screen Recorder at 4.6 against Vizzywig's 3.7. ScreenPal Screen Recorder also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 49). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vizzywig sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ScreenPal Screen Recorder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScreenPal Screen Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScreenPal Screen Recorder has 5.3K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Vizzywig's written reviews are positive against 60% of ScreenPal Screen Recorder's.

Vizzywig ships an update every 5 weeks, ScreenPal Screen Recorder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vizzywig | ScreenPal Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vizzywig/id913424818/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenpal-screen-recorder/id1439415850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **60.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 46 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [i4software](https://appshunter.io/developer/376546133) | [Big Nerd Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439415849) |

## What reviewers say

### Vizzywig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vizzywig/id913424818)

Create professional-quality movies in minutes with this all-in-one video recording and editing app. It offers multi-camera support, advanced editing tools, and a library of creative assets.

**Highlights:** 4K and 5K multi-camera recording, Live switching and real-time editing, Universal Picker for importing multiple clips, Add music, intros, titles, and credits, Professional-grade music tracks, Remote camera control for up to 16 devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Access (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| All-Access (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| All-Access (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ High video quality (4K)
- 👍 Easy to use for some
- 💡 Powerful features for video editing
- 🚀 Fast performance for some users
- 💎 Great for creating family movies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive pricing/subscriptions
- ❌ Frequent crashes
- 📉 Poor user interface/clunky design
- 🚫 Unreliable export/sharing
- 🤔 Confusing to use/not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- UI bugs (recently fixed)
- App automatically exits randomly
- Videos lost
- Validation error on iPhone
- App crashes when starting recording

**Requested features**

- Support for LOG recording
- Update for iPhone 15 Pro Max
- ProRes video and ProRes LOG support
- Multi-camera setups improvement
- Translate app into multiple languages


### ScreenPal Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenpal-screen-recorder/id1439415850)

Record your screen, camera, and audio with unlimited time and no watermarks. Edit videos with text, filters, effects, and music. Seamlessly work across devices with the desktop editor.

**Highlights:** Screen, camera, and audio recording, Unlimited recording time, Video editing tools, Text, filters, and effects, Facecam and audio narration, Cross-device editing integration

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Plan - Unlock Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| Screen Recorder: Deluxe | $8.00 | per month |
| Screen Recorder: Premier | $14.00 | per month |
| Screen Recorder: Max | $20.00 | per month |
| Screen Recorder: Deluxe Yr | $48.00 | per year |
| Screen Recorder: Premier Yr | $84.00 | per year |
| Screen Recorder: Max | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent screen recording quality
- 💡 Useful editing features
- 🤖 Reliable and stable app
- 🎨 Versatile for various use cases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional recording issues (freezing, audio problems)
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy/access to personal data
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🤔 Lack of advanced features compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- Recordings getting lost or corrupted
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to record system audio
- Improve video trimming and editing capabilities
- Implement live streaming support
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vizzywig free?

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

### Is ScreenPal Screen Recorder free?

ScreenPal Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vizzywig or ScreenPal Screen Recorder?

ScreenPal Screen Recorder is rated higher. Vizzywig averages 3.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while ScreenPal Screen Recorder averages 4.6 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Vizzywig or ScreenPal Screen Recorder have ads?

Neither Vizzywig nor ScreenPal Screen Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vizzywig or ScreenPal Screen Recorder?

Vizzywig ships an update every 5 weeks, and ScreenPal Screen Recorder every 6 weeks. Most recently, Vizzywig was updated on September 3, 2026 and ScreenPal Screen Recorder on September 22, 2026.

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