How to Record iPhone Screen: Step by Step Guide

Screen recording is a must-have tool for many mobile device users. From creating tutorials and educational videos, to recording gameplay and live streams, recording your mobile screen is useful for a variety of purposes.

iPhones and iPads have screen recording capabilities built into the iOS operating system., but there are also a variety of third-party apps that offer additional functionality for screen recording.

Third-party iPhone screen recording apps can provide greater flexibility and customization, as well as the ability to easily edit and share recorded content.

Find out how to screen record on an iPhone or iPad using both the built-in functionality and third-party apps. We will be discussing some of the best screen recording apps available on the App Store and they can be useful for different purposes.

How to Record iPhone Screen Without Third Party Apps

It is possible to record the iPhone screen without installing anything else, thanks to the screen recording tool available in iOS 11 and later. Here's how to use it:

  1. Enable screen recording control in Control Center. To do so, go to Settings> Control Center. Scroll down and press the option “Screen recording” to include it in the control center.
  2. Open Control Center by swiping down from the top right corner (or up from the button on iPhone 8) and tap the gray screen recording button to start recording (it's a circle with a dot in the center).
  3. After a 3 second countdown the recording will start. During recording a red button will be activated at the top with the recording time.
  4. To end screen recording, tap the red button at the top of the screen and then tap “Stop”. You can also use the same button you started recording with, which also turns red when recording.

The recorded video will be automatically saved in the “Photos” app. To edit it, open the “Photos” app and find the recorded video. Tap “Edit” and use the editing tools to trim the video, add music, and make other adjustments.

There are no limitations to the duration of the recording of the iPhone screen, beyond the storage available on the device. If you don't want notifications to interrupt the recording, setting the iPhone to “Do Not Disturb” (the “moon” in Control Center) can help.

Record iPhone screen with internal or external audio

When you record your iPhone screen, you may want to record the device's internal audio, such as game sounds or music app sounds. You may also want to record external audio, such as your own voice or ambient sounds.

  • To record the iPhone screen with the sounds played on the phone, make sure the iPhone is in ring mode. To confirm it, make sure that the switch located at the top right of the device is not deactivated (red).
  • To record iPhone screen with external sound (via microphone), press and hold the screen record button, and then tap the Microphone button. You can turn the microphone on and off during screen recording on iPhone.
  • To record iPhone screen without any sound, make sure you put the iPhone in silent mode (with the physical switch) and also that the microphone is deactivated (long press on the “Record Screen” button and press on the microphone).

It's important to note that recording internal audio may violate copyright if you're recording protected content, such as music or movies. Please ensure you have the proper copyright or obtain permission before posting any protected content.

Record iPhone screen with third-party apps

Third-party iPhone screen recording apps offer greater flexibility and customization compared to the native feature of the operating system.

In addition to screen recording, these apps offer a variety of additional features, such as video editing and the option to add voice comments. Here are some of the best screen recording apps available on the App Store:

go record

App Go Record to record iPhone screen

Go Record is a very popular screen recording app that offers a large number of features. It allows users to record both the screen and the front camera, which is perfect for recording reactions.

It includes an integrated video editor, which allows you to add sounds, narrations, as well as trim your screen recordings.

‎Screen Recorder for Games
‎Screen Recorder for Games

DU Recorder

App Du Recorder to record iPhone screen

DU Recorder is another popular screen recording app that offers a wide range of options. The app allows users to record screen with internal and external audio, and also provides options to add text and draw on the screen while recording.

DU Recorder also has a built-in editing feature that allows users to trim and join video clips.

Remember it!

Record It app to record iPhone screen

Remember it! is an easy to use app that allows users to record their screen and share their recordings right from the app. It also offers the possibility of adding voice comments and editing the recordings in the application itself.

It comes with a built-in video editor that allows you to trim videos, add filters, adjust playback speed, change background, etc.

Record it! :: Screen Recorder
Record it! :: Screen Recorder
Developer: DIGISET LLC
Price: Free+

TechSmith Capture

Techsmith Capture app to record iPhone screen

Techsmith is a well established software company that is well known for its video recording and editing software such as Camtasia and Snagit. TechSmith Capture is an ideal screen recording application for those who need to create educational content or tutorials.

Apart from screen recording, the app allows users to add voice comments and draw on the screen while recording. It also allows easy export to Camtasia and Snagit.

‎TechSmith Capture
‎TechSmith Capture

Why use third-party apps to record iPhone screen?

In addition to offering greater flexibility and customization, third-party iPhone screen recording apps also may provide additional features to improve the quality of recorded videos.

For example, some applications allow record screen and front camera at the same time, which is useful for recording reaction videos and tutorials that require showing the user's face.

Other applications can record in high definition and with a higher frame rate, which improves the visual quality of the videos. There are also apps that offer integrated editing tools, which means you don't need to export the video to another app for editing before sharing it online.

In short, third-party iPhone screen recording apps can enhance the video recording and editing experience, making them especially useful for those who need to regularly record and share content.

With so many apps available on the App Store, it's important to research and try different options to find the app that best suits your needs.


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