# RE App vs ScreenSpark

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenSpark at 4.8 against RE App's 1.8. RE App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScreenSpark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RE App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScreenSpark holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RE App has 62 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RE App ships an update every 6 weeks, ScreenSpark every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RE App | ScreenSpark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/re-app/id923960562/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenspark-screen-recording/id6744009714/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HTC Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/920371593) | [新群 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701840990) |

## What reviewers say

### RE App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/re-app/id923960562)

Control your camera remotely and browse content on your phone. View a live feed, share photos and videos instantly, and automatically back up your media. Stream live video to YouTube.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Live viewfinder, Content browser, Instant sharing, Automatic cloud backup, YouTube Live streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📷 Unique compact camera design
- 💧 Waterproof and durable construction
- 🎥 Good video and photo quality
- ⏱️ Time-lapse functionality
- 👁️ Live view capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 WiFi connection fails frequently
- 📱 App crashes and freezes regularly
- ⚠️ Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- 🔌 Abandoned product support
- ⏳ Slow and laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- App does not connect to camera WiFi after iOS updates
- Photos disappear after saving to phone
- App crashes when exporting to camera roll
- Date/time metadata incorrect on photos
- Google Drive and Dropbox backup authentication expired

**Requested features**

- Update app for iOS 13+ compatibility
- Self-timer and countdown functionality
- Shutdown/power-off feature
- iPad app version
- Manual camera mode and exposure controls


### ScreenSpark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenspark-screen-recording/id6744009714)

Capture game highlights, create tutorials, or share live content with this mobile screen recording app. It offers HD recording with synchronized audio and video, plus built-in editing tools for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** HD recording up to 1080P, Synchronized audio and microphone recording, Customizable resolution, frame rate, and bit rate, Built-in video editing (compression, speed change, mute), No watermark interference, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RE App free?

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

### Is ScreenSpark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RE App or ScreenSpark?

ScreenSpark is rated higher. RE App averages 1.8 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while ScreenSpark averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do RE App or ScreenSpark have ads?

ScreenSpark shows ads; RE App does not.

### Which is updated more often, RE App or ScreenSpark?

RE App ships an update every 6 weeks, and ScreenSpark every 3 months. Most recently, RE App was updated on November 1, 2026 and ScreenSpark on October 30, 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.*