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SmoothCaptureBetter Shot
Paid

Free to start; exporting videos requires a one-time purchase.

 Free

Free and open source with no paid tiers or trial.

macOS, iOS macOS
  • Records Mac screens, iPhones over USB and the iOS Simulator
  • Built-in zooms, captions and 3D device frames
  • Screenshots and screen recording in one app
  • Annotation tools and styled backgrounds
  • Requires macOS 15 or later
  • Export requires a purchase
  • macOS only
  • Young project compared with established paid tools
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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