# Screenshots Pro vs Screen Recorder

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screenshots Pro at free with in-app purchases against Screen Recorder's subscription. Screenshots Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 33%). Screen Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 24) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screenshots Pro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Screen Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screenshots Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Recorder has 3.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Screenshots Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of Screen Recorder's.

Screenshots Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Recorder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screenshots Pro | Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshots-pro/id947882280/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-create-and-edit/id1446426702/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 32.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 103 MB | 425 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wesley Dyson](https://appshunter.io/developer/340996270) | [AppSmartz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424903780) |

## What reviewers say

### Screenshots Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshots-pro/id947882280)

This app automatically detects, organizes, and manages all your screenshots. It allows you to add professional device frames and search within the text of your images, making it easier to find and export them.

**Highlights:** Automatic screenshot detection, Dedicated screenshot library, Professional device frames, OCR text recognition, Smart organization and filtering, Dashboard and storage insights, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screenshot Pro Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Screenshots Pro Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $24.99 | one-time |
| Screenshots Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic Tip | $99.99 | one-time |


### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-create-and-edit/id1446426702)

Record your iPhone or iPad screen with audio and facecam in high definition. Create tutorials, capture gameplay, or record streaming content without time limits or watermarks. Convert videos to GIF and use the whiteboard feature for creative projects.

**Highlights:** Record screen with audio and facecam, Full HD video recording (up to 4K), Internal/system sound recording, No recording time limits, Whiteboard recording, Convert video to GIF, No watermark

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly_Exclusive | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly_exclusive | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Exclusive | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for making videos
- 💡 Useful for streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy and unstable
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall
- 🔋 Overheats device
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings stop unexpectedly
- Can't save videos to camera roll
- Streaming doesn't work properly

**Requested features**

- Add delete button for recordings
- Improve video/audio sync
- Allow customization of video settings
- Fix issues with streaming to platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screenshots Pro free?

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

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screenshots Pro or Screen Recorder?

Screenshots Pro is rated higher. Screenshots Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.4 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Screenshots Pro or Screen Recorder have ads?

Screen Recorder shows ads; Screenshots Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screenshots Pro or Screen Recorder?

Screenshots Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Screen Recorder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screenshots Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and Screen Recorder on October 17, 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.*