# Video Record Pro vs Screen Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Recorder at 4.5 against Video Record Pro's 3.9. Screen Recorder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 32 months). Video Record Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Record Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screen Recorder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 79 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Video Record Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Screen Recorder's.

Video Record Pro ships an update every 32 months, Screen Recorder every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Record Pro | Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-record-pro/id978187656/reviews) | **[4.5 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recordervideo-recorder/id6466389983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **79** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357) | [Beijing Beibeitan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893885862) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Record Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-record-pro/id978187656)

Record videos with precise quality control, including custom presets. Import existing videos to resize them for easier sharing. Easily post or export content to various platforms and cloud storage services.

**Highlights:** Custom video quality presets, Import and downscale videos, Direct posting to social media, Cloud storage integration, Manual focus and exposure control, Visual audio level monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recordervideo-recorder/id6466389983)

Record your iPhone screen in high definition with clear audio. This app allows for multiple recording modes, built-in audio, and live streaming to platforms like YouTube and Twitch. It also includes a comprehensive video editor for trimming, adding music, and more.

**Highlights:** High-definition screen recording, Multiple recording modes, Built-in audio and microphone recording, Live screen streaming, All-in-one video editor, Unlimited recording time

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - 1 week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro - 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro - forever | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Software fluency
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Recommended
- 👍 Powerful software

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment/in-app purchases
- ❌ Cannot delete videos
- ❌ Recording stops when closing app
- ❌ Videos lost/not saved
- ❌ Cannot record sound

**Reported bugs**

- Recording stops when iPad is closed
- Cannot delete videos
- Videos are not saved/lost
- Cannot record sound
- App crashes when viewing recorded videos

**Requested features**

- Allow deletion of videos
- Continue recording when app is closed
- Fix issue with lost recordings
- Enable sound recording
- Improve discoverability of pause button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Record Pro free?

Video Record 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, Video Record Pro or Screen Recorder?

Screen Recorder is rated higher. Video Record Pro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.5 from 79 ratings.

### Do Video Record Pro or Screen Recorder have ads?

Video Record Pro shows ads; Screen Recorder does not.

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

Video Record Pro ships an update every 32 months, and Screen Recorder every 10 days. Most recently, Video Record Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Screen Recorder on November 3, 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.*