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Screen Recorder Pro⋆

15
User verdict / 100 High confidence In trouble

Screen Recorder Pro is widely criticized by recent users for its deceptive 'free' marketing, as essential recording and editing features are locked behind mandatory subscriptions or repeated reinstallation, despite a high lifetime rating.

⚠ Not updated in 13 months, this app may be abandoned
4.5★ lifetime (23,305) Free + in-app purchases since 2019 by Scep Group LLC recent negative 75% 100 reviews across 2 regions
Paywall/Subscription Deceptive Pricing Limited Free Use Editing Features Saving/Exporting Issues
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recent reviews across 2 regions, vs the 4.5★ lifetime average

Screen Recorder Pro, despite a high lifetime rating, faces significant backlash in recent reviews due to its aggressive paywall for core functionalities like recording and editing, which many users find misleading given its 'free' designation. Users frequently report being able to record only one video before encountering subscription prompts, leading to frustration and uninstallation. The app's last update was over a year ago, and recent reviews suggest that claimed optimizations have not addressed these core issues.

What users like

  • Some users found the app decent or amazing for screen recording, especially for gaming videos.R4R8R13R34
  • Quality of recording is noted as good by some users, especially compared to other apps.R7

What users complain about

  • Core recording functionality is paywalled after the first use or a few videos, despite being advertised as free.R1R6R7R9
  • Editing features, such as trimming and face cam, require a paid subscription.R31R47R49R55
  • Users report issues with videos not saving or being deleted after recording.R5R24R28R40
  • Frequent pop-ups for subscriptions interrupt the user experience.R26R57R59R88
  • Some users experience crashes, lagging, or audio sync issues.R7R18R19R23
  • The app is perceived as a scam or waste of time due to its paywall model.R56R59R67R68
  • Some users suggest using the built-in screen recorder on their device instead.R10R23R25R62

Latest update · v1.50

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

App Optimization

Recurring themes

Paywall/Subscription negative
The most prominent complaint is that the app, advertised as free, locks essential recording and editing features behind a mandatory subscription or one-time payment after a very limited free trial (often just one video). This leads to widespread user frustration and accusations of being a 'scam'.R1R6R7R9
Deceptive Pricing negative
Users feel misled by the app's 'free' label, only to discover recurring costs (e.g., £4.99/week or $8-$14/month) for basic functionality, which they deem overpriced.R2R5R15R33
Limited Free Use negative
Many reviews state that the app only allows one, two, or three recordings before demanding payment, rendering it largely useless for sustained free use. Some users resort to deleting and redownloading the app to bypass the paywall temporarily.R7R12R20R29
Saving/Exporting Issues negative
A significant number of users report that recorded videos either do not save to their device, disappear, or cannot be exported without paying.R5R24R28R36
Editing Features negative
Features like trimming, face cam, and general editing are consistently cited as requiring payment, frustrating users who expect these to be free or part of a basic offering.R31R47R49R55

Who it's for

This app is NOT for users looking for a free, reliable screen recorder with editing capabilities R2R9R23. It might appeal to someone willing to pay a weekly or monthly subscription for screen recording and editing, but even then, recent reviews suggest significant functional issues R7R24R36R40.

Evidence note: The recent reviews are overwhelmingly negative, focusing almost entirely on the paywall and functional issues. Positive reviews are sparse and often vague, making it difficult to find strong counter-evidence. The developer's last update notes, 'App Optimization,' directly contradict the numerous reports of crashes, lagging, and non-saving videos, indicating these issues persist or were not adequately addressed.

Frequently asked

Is Screen Recorder Pro actually free?
No, while advertised as free, Screen Recorder Pro requires a paid subscription or one-time payment for most core features, including recording beyond the first video and all editing functionalities R1R6R7R15.
How much does Screen Recorder Pro cost?
Users report various costs, including £4.99 per week or month, and around $8-$14 per month, for premium features R5R15R23R33.
Can I edit videos for free in Screen Recorder Pro?
No, editing features like trimming, using face cam, and saving edited videos are locked behind a paid subscription R31R47R49R55.
Are there issues with videos saving or exporting?
Yes, many users report problems with recorded videos not saving to their photo library, disappearing, or being unable to export them without paying R5R24R28R36.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 100 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R4] 5/5 · GB This app is the best: This app is legit decent
  2. [R8] 5/5 · GB Amazing: I am 7 I always wanted to be a gamer a this the Perfect app it saved to my photos
  3. [R13] 5/5 · GB name is Jessica: I love this game because I love filming 🙂
  4. [R34] 5/5 · GB Hi <3: This App is so good I love it ,it’s the best!!!!
  5. [R7] 2/5 · GB Not worth it.: The quality is amazing compared to other screen recording apps, but other than that this app has got to be the worst. It lets you record one video before asking for a free trial and won’t let you record another ever again. The audio is misplaced and plays before the capturing of the video, meaning the audio would start before the video would show it start. There is absolutely no poi
  6. [R1] 2/5 · GB It says it’s free...: It’s good but when I stopped recording it asked me to pay!what’a trick!
  7. [R6] 1/5 · GB I HATE THIS APP: Well I tried it at first it was ok but then it kept saying that it needs money.
  8. [R9] 1/5 · GB Horrible: It won’t let me do one thing without making me subscribe and pay
  9. [R31] 1/5 · GB Terrible app: Terrible app dosent let you trim without using it’s premium
  10. [R47] 1/5 · GB Disappointed: Okay so I want to make roblox tik toks but when I try trim the video it asks me to pay? I really can’t find a good screen recorder app that actually lets me do things I want.
  11. [R49] 1/5 · GB FIX THIS APP PLEASE!!!: So I got the app is was fine then the next day is asked to pay I have to delete the app and thenRe-download this app to record something please make it so you don’t have to pay to record and its really slow to of the face cam and the editing it’s really back THAT YOU HAVE TO PAY TO JUST CUT SOME OF IT OF 😓😓😓 I’m not happy >:( you need to make is better like this. Not
  12. [R55] 5/5 · AU Amazing app: I really enjoy this app I love doing face cam and editing, keep up the good work
  13. [R5] 1/5 · GB Not good at all: I tried to record and I looked back but there was nothing there. And it said it was free but when I downloaded the app it was asking for £4.99.
  14. [R24] 2/5 · GB Doesnt save: I spent 20 minutes recording a video of me playing games and when I went to save it nothing happened, PLEASE make it easier to export to photos
  15. [R28] 1/5 · GB Why just why?.??: So I got this app so I can make videos once I was done I started editing the video then I thought it would save in my photos so I went in the photos but I couldn’t see the video I made so please if you have changed it I would like to know(sorry if it’s cringe as hell)
  16. [R40] 1/5 · GB Is this even a screen recorder ?: I tested the recorder it was fine. I did a another video and clicked the speech button and I was talking through the the hole video and played as well. ended the recorder and the video was gone!? the first recording was the only one there.?! 0%stars 👎🏻
  17. [R26] 4/5 · GB It’s broken: It works but when you tap record after a couple of times it keeps going to the subscription then taking you out of it when you press no. Please fix this because it’s a well made app gone seed. Please fix your app!
  18. [R57] 1/5 · AU THIS IS HORRIBLE: 1.When I tried it and posted it on yt it came sideways and now it’s upside please fix it.It also only lets me record one video.It also keeps coming up with pop ups. PLEASE FIX IT
  19. [R59] 1/5 · AU Ads: It works but after first try ads pop up! And you can’t even use it afterwards! Scam!
  20. [R88] 2/5 · AU Arghhhhh: So I downloaded this app and I found it pretty good for my first video but then when I tried to recorded a second one a pop up came up and I couldn’t close it. I closed the app and opened it again but the pop up came back. I even tried restarting my iPad but it still didn’t work. Pls fix this I think it would be awesome if u did.
  21. [R18] 1/5 · GB It’s a lil laggy: It is laggin aswell as this u have To delete it and redownload it again
  22. [R19] 1/5 · GB Bad: You have to pay money for streams and it’s crashing all the time developer please reply
  23. [R23] 2/5 · GB Do not download: I used to have this app but I deleted it here’s why the microphone didn’t even work it kept crashing and if it’s “free” why does it say I have to pay £4.99 a month. Plus there’s a free screen record for phone and iPad just go to settings! I don’t recommend this app thanks for ready
  24. [R56] 1/5 · AU HECK NO: DO NOT GET THIS APP UNLESS YOU WANT TO SPEND MONEY NO SIR UH UH I HATE THIS IT'S A SCAM IT TELLS YOU YOU HAVE TO BUY IT AND SUBSCRIBE FOR EVERYTHING IT'S SO DUMB AND STUPID DON'T GET THIS
  25. [R67] 1/5 · AU Scam: :(terrible didn’t do you videos properly
  26. [R68] 1/5 · AU i dont like this: so look i first started it it was a good game at first but then it happend i was trying to put my face cam there but it wants me to pay to the point where i just left then i tryed to screen record and now it wants me to pay (WARNING DO NOT GET THIS GAME IT WILL SCAM YOU FOR MONEY)
  27. [R10] 1/5 · GB HORRID 🙅🏽‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️: U LITTERALLY CAN USE SCREEN RECORD FROM SETTINGS 😑🧕🏾🤦🏾‍♀️
  28. [R25] 1/5 · GB TERRIBLE: I tryed record it and it said i have to pay. They is a free way you can do this go to setting and put on screen recording and its not on this rubbish app
  29. [R62] 1/5 · AU HORRIBLE: This app is horrible for videos no.1 it doesn’t save the video no.2 it’s makes u flick the bar down and when u do it’s there but without the app there is one for free and no.3 it makes u pay for something that u don’t even need to. I recommend just getting like Capcut, paint works and just using the free screen recording button.
  30. [R2] 1/5 · GB Dont get uless your rich you have to pay a subscription even just to share a video N: Dont buy!
  31. [R15] 1/5 · GB Why do you need to pay to record??: I wanted to record something but when i opened it it said i had TO PAY £4.99 pw??!! JUST SOI CAN RECORD?? FIX THIS PLEASE
  32. [R33] 1/5 · GB 👎🏻: Useless unless you pay 4.99 a month. I downloaded it and then immediately removed it. Not worth the money sorry.
  33. [R12] 1/5 · GB Bad game: Horrible it did first try then it said u need subscription so I have it I’m never using again
  34. [R20] 1/5 · GB Bad ‘subscription’: I try to record my screen, and it worked the first 3 times, but then when I tried to record it just tried to make me buy premium. I mean how annoying is that? I just got this app but I am going to uninstall it after finishing writing this review. I say get rid of the subscription! Make it free! No-one wants to have to PAY!
  35. [R29] 1/5 · GB Rubbish app: This app is pointless because when you download it you need to pay £4.99 a week and you only get to screen record once I mean it but.. If you delete the app and download it again then you get more free screen records but I think that the developer has fixed it but you can still try it’s free! If it doesn’t work then I have a YouTube video on how to screen record for free! My YouTube
  36. [R36] 1/5 · GB Horrible: Horrible app like I downloaded it thinking this would great but no like when u edit u can’t even send and u have to pay and won’t stop recording

Synthesized from 100 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store