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Screen Recorder，Video Recorder vs DU Recorder

Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 4.7★ · Free to download 70
Winner Screen Recorder，Video Recorder
DU Recorder 4.4★ · Free + IAP 45

Screen Recorder, Video Recorder is the better choice for basic screen recording due to its higher user satisfaction and fewer critical issues, despite its aggressive monetization, while DU Recorder struggles with core functionality and streaming features after recent updates.

Full reviews: Screen Recorder，Video Recorder · DU Recorder

Screen Recorder, Video Recorder (App A) generally provides a functional recording experience, though users frequently complain about ads and high subscription costs. DU Recorder (App B) faces significant issues with recording reliability, audio syncing, and its live streaming features being locked behind a paywall after previously being free.

Head to head

Features tieR1R6R7R11
Screen Recorder，Video Recorder Users appreciate Screen Recorder, Video Recorder for its ability to record screens, with some mentioning 4K face cam capabilities . However, key features like internal audio recording R1R7, voice-overs R6, and face cam R11 are often locked behind a premium subscription. Some users also report issues with pausing videos and saving longer clips .
DU Recorder DU Recorder offers screen recording and previously allowed live streaming to platforms like YouTube and Twitch R72R84. However, recent updates have moved live streaming behind a premium paywall R64R83, with free streaming limited to 5 minutes R103R104. Users also report issues with pausing recordings and connecting accounts to YouTube due to verification problems R72R78R84R88.
Ease of Use edge: Screen Recorder，Video RecorderR1R4R14R26
Screen Recorder，Video Recorder Many users find Screen Recorder, Video Recorder simple and user-friendly . Some mention easy editing capabilities . However, there are complaints about excessive ads making the app annoying to use R4R14R26 and difficulty finding account settings to cancel subscriptions R1.
DU Recorder DU Recorder is described as simple and easy to use by some . However, many users express confusion about missing pause buttons and difficulties with account logins R72R78.
Reliability edge: Screen Recorder，Video RecorderR1R7R10R11
Screen Recorder，Video Recorder Screen Recorder, Video Recorder receives mixed reviews on reliability. Some users praise its smooth performance and top-tier quality , and state that it works well . However, a significant number of reviews report critical issues such as recordings stopping unexpectedly R11, videos not saving , the app crashing or kicking users out , and recordings being blurry in games R10. Some users also report issues with internal audio not saving R1R7.
DU Recorder DU Recorder also has significant reliability issues. Users report that the app appears to record but doesn't actually save , recordings have no sound or out-of-sync audio , and the app crashes . Some users also mention the app not stopping recording or taking up a lot of storage .
Price/Value tieR1R4R6R13
Screen Recorder，Video Recorder Screen Recorder, Video Recorder is free to download but heavily monetized. Users frequently complain about having to pay to remove watermarks R4, for voice-overs R6, and for other features . There are serious complaints about high subscription costs, with some users unknowingly charged $60-65 R13R18R43 and difficulty canceling subscriptions R1.
DU Recorder DU Recorder is also free to download with in-app purchases. Users are upset that features like live streaming, which were previously free, now require a premium subscription R64R83. Some users were charged £65.99 for yearly subscriptions after a trial without sufficient warning . There's also confusion about the pricing model, with some suggesting ads instead of subscriptions .
Support tieR1R13R18R43
Screen Recorder，Video Recorder Reviews do not provide specific information about direct customer support interactions for Screen Recorder, Video Recorder. Complaints about difficulty canceling subscriptions R1 and unexpected charges R13R18R43 suggest a lack of clear communication or accessible support regarding billing.
DU Recorder Users of DU Recorder report issues with connecting accounts and contacting Google, who stated the problem was with the app R72. There are also requests for help with unsubscribing and resolving technical issues like audio problems and streaming verification , indicating a need for better support or clearer instructions.
Pick Screen Recorder，Video Recorder if

Pick Screen Recorder, Video Recorder if you need a basic screen recording app and your device doesn't have a native recorder , and you are willing to tolerate ads or pay for premium features R4R14R26. It's also suitable if you prioritize a generally user-friendly interface for simple recordings .

Pick DU Recorder if

Pick DU Recorder if you are looking for an app with editing features and are willing to pay for a premium subscription to access live streaming capabilities R64R83.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to their monetization strategies and technical issues. DU Recorder's recent negative reviews heavily focus on previously free features, especially live streaming, now being paywalled, which skews its recent perception negatively compared to its lifetime rating. Screen Recorder, Video Recorder also has many complaints about unexpected charges and app instability.

Frequently asked

Does Screen Recorder, Video Recorder record internal audio?
According to user reviews, Screen Recorder, Video Recorder generally does not save internal audio during screen recordings, and some users report that this feature is unavailable or does not work R1R7.
Is DU Recorder free for live streaming?
No, DU Recorder now requires users to pay for a premium subscription to access full live streaming capabilities; free streaming is limited to 5 minutes R64R83R103R104.
How much does Screen Recorder, Video Recorder cost?
Screen Recorder, Video Recorder is free to download, but users report high subscription costs, with some being charged $60-65 for trials or subscriptions without clear warning R13R18R43.
Why can't I log in to YouTube with DU Recorder?
Many DU Recorder users report issues logging into YouTube, with error messages stating that Google has not verified the app or that accounts cannot access it R72R78R84R88.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 110 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. [R1] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 1/5 · US Garage incarnate, just use the native recorder, which still is bad: I got this for one reason and it was to record internal audio while being able to use my mic, after testing on a mic tester on safari to simulate what it works be like using an app that wants microphone access; no the internal audio does not save in the screen recording, waste of money and you guys make hard to cancel the subscrip
  2. [R6] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 3/5 · US Love this app: This app is awesome but there is a down side though. You can’t do a voice over without vip otherwise I love this app and you can download your. Video to YouTube and do the voice over there.
  3. [R7] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 1/5 · US One thing I hate: The thing I hate is that you can’t hear the app or game when you’re recording
  4. [R11] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 4/5 · US V recorder review: This app is amazing you get record but there’s two things I don’t like about this app that makes me pick a forward. It makes you stop doing videos at some point, and you cannot do face cam but other than that this app is amazing. Really amazing.
  5. [R4] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 2/5 · US Always use it but..: I always use this app when I’m gonna record and it’s so bad to many ads , and your saying I need to PAY JUST TO BE ABLE TO TAKE THE DANG WATERMARK I HATE THE FACT OF THAT please just remove the watermark at this point or maybe make it free to put out the water mark because I’m sick and tired of not getting a god recording.
  6. [R14] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 5/5 · US Amazing tool: 100 ease up on the ads lol
  7. [R26] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 4/5 · US Reduce the adds: The adds aren’t really anything to get mad about it’s just annoying to get one every 2 clicks
  8. [R10] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 1/5 · US Horrible: Everything else records great, but when I go into a game, it's all blurry! · translated
  9. [R13] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 1/5 · US $60 dollar app U ARE FOREWARNED: I had no idea I was paying 60 dollars. Or a non- refundable app- but here we are. Be very aware of how much a trial subscriptions to an app will jump to in USD. Be careful cause I sure learned the hard way the Apple refund department will give you know mercy for accidentally purchasing this app.
  10. [R18] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 3/5 · US Deducted my account on the last of my trial date: Deducted my account on the last I had to use it $65
  11. [R43] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 1/5 · US Money scam: It took money off my card and I didn’t even know and the graphics are horrible it takes up tons of space and makes my device lag like terrible! Do not get this app unless you wanna pay 12 dollars for a 3 minute video !! I’m sure it gave me a warning but I didn’t see one sooooooo
  12. [R64] DU Recorder 1/5 · GB It’s Really Bad Since The Update: Now you need to pay for their premium to go live. Unfortunate since I really liked DU. Only OJ’s remember when Roblox used it
  13. [R83] DU Recorder 1/5 · GB WHAT THE HELL: WHY DO YOU NEED TO PAY TO STREAM THE WHOLE POINT OF THAT APP IS TO STREAM THEY MADE IT SO EVERYONE GOES TO IT FOR FREE THAN IT NOW COSTS MONEY MAKING MOST PEOPLE PAY FOR IT
  14. [R103] DU Recorder 2/5 · GB Absolute rubbish: It only lets us stream for 5 minutes if we do not have premium
  15. [R104] DU Recorder 1/5 · GB Ridiculous: This is ridiculous because I have to pay for everything and I want to stream for a couple of hours and my limit is 5 minutes? Come on this is all about payment
  16. [R72] DU Recorder 3/5 · GB Great app but there’s an issue with connecting accounts: Can you please add a why so you can connect your account to mixer aswell please because There’s only YouTube twitch at the moment and there’s an issue with connecting accounts to YouTube I contacted google and they said it’s something to do with the app everything fine at their end they said can you please try and fix this please
  17. [R78] DU Recorder 3/5 · GB It Won’t Let me stream: This is is good and all and I see my friends using it.. but it doesn’t let me sign in and it’s getting on my nerves. Whenever I sign in it says that google accounts can’t access it and I don’t know what to do!!
  18. [R84] DU Recorder 5/5 · GB Great so far: I’m loving the app and have a YouTube Chanel and tik Tok I was wondering how do you screen record on to tik tok and it’s saying when I’m trying to broadcast onto YouTube google hasn’t verified this app yet so I was hoping for that to be fixed but all round well done for the game
  19. [R88] DU Recorder 4/5 · GB Good for screen recording: But there is one problem I can’t sign in to my YouTube account on the app because it’s disabled

Synthesized from 110 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store