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EveryCord vs Screen Recorder, Video Recorder by VideoShow (V Recorder): which fits you
EveryCord and Screen Recorder，Video Recorder by VIDEOSHOW PTE. LTD., subtitled V Recorder, are both free screen recorders for iPhone or iPad. EveryCord has no paid tier, no watermark and no time limit, and it also live streams to YouTube, Twitch and RTMP servers. V Recorder sells VIP subscriptions, listed from $2.99 a week to $59.99 a year, and its listing describes 4K recording, a face cam and AI subtitles but no live streaming. Its facts were read from its US App Store listing on October 21, 2026.
- Price
- EveryCord: free. V Recorder: free download; VIP subscriptions listed from $2.99 a week to $59.99 a year
- Live streaming
- EveryCord: YouTube, Twitch and RTMP, up to three outputs at once. V Recorder: not described on the listing
- Recording
- EveryCord: up to 60 fps, H.264 or HEVC. V Recorder: 4K, custom resolution and FPS, face cam while recording
- Watermark and time limit
- EveryCord: none. V Recorder: not described on the listing, which says Unlimited Screen Recording
- Requires
- EveryCord: iOS 15 or later. V Recorder: iOS 13.0 or later, 324.4 MB
What each app is for
EveryCord is a free screen recorder and live streaming app for iPhone or iPad from Symaro, LLC, on the App Store since February 2018. EveryCord 2.5 was released on October 21, 2026. You pick EveryCord in Apple's screen recording controls, confirm Start Broadcast, and it records your screen or sends it live to YouTube, Twitch or any RTMP server.
Screen Recorder，Video Recorder is listed by VIDEOSHOW PTE. LTD. with the subtitle V Recorder, FaceCam, 4K, Voice, so most people know it as V Recorder. Its listing describes 4K screen recording, a face cam while you record, microphone commentary with AI noise reduction, meeting and voice recording, AI transcription and subtitles, a floating teleprompter and a built-in editor.
EveryCord is made by Symaro, LLC, so this comparison is not independent, and each fact about V Recorder here is what its US App Store listing said on October 21, 2026. The developer website the listing links could not be opened that day, so nothing here comes from it. Prices are in US dollars and vary by country.
Side by side
| EveryCord | V Recorder | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. No subscription or paid upgrade | Free download. In-app purchases listed as VIP Weekly $2.99, $3.99 or $6.99, VIP Monthly $5.99 or $11.99, and VIP Yearly $29.99 or $59.99 |
| What the paid tier unlocks | Nothing to unlock; recording, streaming, co-hosting, chat and clips are free | Not described on the listing |
| Live streaming | YouTube and Twitch with sign-in, any RTMP or RTMPS server; up to three outputs at once, up to 720p at 30 fps each | Not described on the listing; livestreams appear only as something you can record |
| Resolution and frame rate | Full screen resolution or smaller, up to 60 fps, H.264 or HEVC | 4K, with resolution and FPS you can customize; no frame rate value is given |
| Face cam | Added to any saved recording; move it, resize it or make it a circle. Show my camera while streaming on iOS 18 or later | Recorded while you capture the screen |
| Watermark | None | Not described on the listing |
| Time limit | None | Not described; the listing says Unlimited Screen Recording |
| Requires | iPhone and iPad, iOS 15 or later; Apple Vision Pro watches live streams | iPhone and iPad, iOS 13.0 or later; also listed for Mac and Apple Vision; 324.4 MB |
Where V Recorder may suit you better
- You want 4K screen recordings. EveryCord records at the screen's own resolution or smaller.
- You record online meetings or voice memos and want AI transcription and a summary; the listing names both for voice and meeting recordings.
- You read a script while you record: the listing describes a floating teleprompter and an AI voice changer.
- You want stickers, transitions, licensed music, a custom watermark and scrolling subtitles in the editor, which the listing names.
- Your iPhone or iPad runs iOS 13 or 14. V Recorder lists iOS 13.0 or later; EveryCord needs iOS 15.
Where EveryCord may suit you better
- You want to go live. EveryCord streams your screen to YouTube, Twitch and up to three RTMP outputs at once; V Recorder's listing does not describe live streaming.
- You want no subscription. EveryCord has no VIP tier, no watermark and no time limit on recordings or streams.
- You want friends on camera: up to three co-hosts join from their own iPhones with an invite link, free.
- You want to choose app audio, microphone or both, and record at up to 60 fps in H.264 or HEVC.
- You want to know what is inside the app: EveryCord has no advertising, analytics or attribution SDKs.
Recording and editing side by side
| EveryCord | V Recorder | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio sources | App audio, microphone or both | Microphone commentary with AI noise reduction; a game recorder with sound, in the listing's words |
| Editor | Trim, merge, crop, rotate, mirror, change speed, add music, text and filters; export at original size, 1080p or 720p | Cut, trim, split, rotate, reverse, speed, filters, stickers, text, licensed music, transitions, subtitles and picture-in-picture |
| Captions | Automatic English captions on saved recordings | AI transcription and Smart Subtitles; AI summaries for voice and meeting recordings |
| Other recording modes | Screen only; your camera joins as a facecam or a floating window | Meeting video and audio recording, a voice recorder mode, a floating teleprompter and an AI voice changer |
| Controls while recording | Apple's recording controls; the Live monitor shows your outputs while you stream | Live Activity on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, system quick controls and Home Screen widgets, since version 3.7.0.0 |
| Current version | 2.5, October 21, 2026 | 3.7.0.0, September 16, 2026 |
| Privacy label | No advertising, analytics or attribution SDKs in the app; recordings stay on the device unless shared | App Privacy section lists identifiers used to track you and for third-party advertising, plus usage and diagnostic data |
Which one for...
- Gaming on iPhone: both record gameplay. V Recorder adds 4K; EveryCord adds live streaming to Twitch, YouTube or Kick from the same recording controls, with no subscription.
- IRL camera streaming: neither is a camera streaming app. EveryCord can show your camera in a floating window while you stream your screen on iOS 18 or later.
- Tutorials and app demos: V Recorder for the teleprompter and AI subtitles in its editor; EveryCord for free automatic English captions and a facecam added after recording.
- Work and school videos: V Recorder if you also record meetings and want transcripts and summaries; EveryCord if you want a free recorder with no watermark and no subscription.
- Streaming to several platforms: EveryCord, with up to three outputs at once. V Recorder's listing does not describe streaming.
- Going live with friends: EveryCord, with up to three co-hosts on camera from their own iPhones.
What V Recorder's pricing means over a year
The listing shows VIP plans at several prices without saying which one you will be offered. Taken as listed, VIP Weekly at $2.99 is $155.48 over 52 weeks, and at $6.99 it is $363.48. VIP Monthly at $5.99 is $71.88 over twelve months, and at $11.99 it is $143.88.
VIP Yearly is listed at $29.99 and at $59.99, and the $59.99 entry carries a Free Trial label. The listing does not say what VIP unlocks, whether free recordings carry a watermark, or how long the trial runs, so check the app's own purchase screen before you pay.
EveryCord costs $0 over a year. Sparks are optional in-app purchases viewers send in live chat to support streamers, and streamers get half of what EveryCord receives from Apple. Nothing in recording, editing or streaming is paid.
How EveryCord does it
To record, open Apple's screen recording controls, pick EveryCord and confirm Start Broadcast. EveryCord captures app audio, your microphone or both at up to 60 fps, in H.264 or HEVC, at full screen resolution or smaller. The recording stays on your device unless you share it, and no account is needed.
Open a saved recording in the editor to trim, merge, crop, rotate, mirror or change speed, add music, text and filters, and export at original size, 1080p or 720p. Automatic English captions come from the speech in the recording. Add your camera and voice as a facecam, then move it, resize it or make it a circle.
The same recording controls go live. Add YouTube or Twitch with sign-in, or an RTMP server with a stream key, up to three outputs at once at about 3 Mbps upload each. On iOS 18 or later, Show my camera puts your face in a small floating window, and up to three co-hosts join by invite link.
Questions and answers
Is EveryCord a free alternative to V Recorder for iPhone?
For screen recording, editing and a facecam, yes. EveryCord is free with no VIP tier, no watermark and no time limit, and it adds live streaming. V Recorder's listing names 4K, a teleprompter, meeting recording and AI transcription, which EveryCord does not offer.
Is Screen Recorder, Video Recorder by VideoShow free?
It is free to download. On October 21, 2026 its US App Store listing showed VIP subscriptions from $2.99 a week to $59.99 a year. What VIP unlocks is not described on the listing.
Does V Recorder put a watermark on recordings?
The listing does not describe a watermark on free recordings. It names a custom watermark as an editing feature, which is one you add yourself.
Can V Recorder live stream to Twitch or YouTube?
Its listing does not describe live streaming; livestreams appear only as content you can record. EveryCord streams to YouTube, Twitch and any RTMP server, up to three outputs at once.
Does V Recorder work on iPad?
Yes. The listing says iPad requires iPadOS 13.0 or later, and it also lists Apple Vision. EveryCord runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS 15 or later.
Which is better for mobile games, V Recorder or EveryCord?
For saved gameplay clips in 4K, V Recorder, as its listing describes it. For streaming gameplay live to Twitch, YouTube or Kick, or for recording with no subscription, EveryCord.
Does EveryCord need a computer?
No. Recording, editing, captions and streaming all run on the iPhone or iPad, and each live output goes straight from the device.
Sources
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- A free screen recorder for iPhone and iPad, with no watermark
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EveryCord is made by Symaro, LLC, so this comparison is not independent. Each fact about Screen Recorder，Video Recorder is what its own pages or App Store listing said on October 21, 2026, in US dollars, and nothing here was tested on a device. Plans and prices change often, so check the sources before you rely on them. EveryCord facts were checked on October 21, 2026 against EveryCord 2.5 on the App Store.