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Zencastr vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Zencastr's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Zencastr
This App
Telepromter for Video
Peer
Screen Recorder
Peer
Pause Camera: Video Recorder
Peer
Podcast & Radio - iVoox
Peer
Sing It Backwards
New Kid
Voicena: Reverse Singing App
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperZencastr, Inc.Jordan ZelenyApp of the YearArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.iVoox Global Podcasting ServiceJovan MilenkovicQuynh Hoang
CategoryPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoNewsGamesUtilities
PlatformiOSiOSAndroid, iOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.9 / 54.1 / 54.5 / 54.4 / 54.8 / 55.0 / 55.0 / 5
Ratings Count6523229,6401763,27113
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateAug 28, 2023May 15, 2023Sep 18, 2019Jan 19, 2024Jul 23, 2012Nov 22, 2025Dec 15, 2025
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026Feb 3, 2026May 5, 2026May 4, 2026May 11, 2026Nov 26, 2025Apr 26, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed-terrible-negative--
Score45/100-25/100-35/100--
Praises
  • Mobile podcast creation tools provide an accessible and efficient workflow for remote recording sessions
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  • Simple screen recording functionality provides value for casual content creation needs
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  • Extensive content library provides high value for educational and entertainment purposes
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Complaints
  • Critical recording failure during live sessions results in permanent data loss for remote guests
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  • Aggressive paywalls prevent exporting or saving videos longer than a few seconds
  • Technical instability causes random recording pauses and failure to save long sessions
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  • Intrusive advertising and forced subscription prompts degrade the listening experience
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Requests--
  • Expanded free recording limits to allow for longer gameplay sessions without subscription
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  • Native integration with smart home assistants to enable hands-free listening
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Multi-track HD audio pipeline preserves professional quality
  • ZenCloud backup reduces data-loss anxiety
  • Mirror-mode functionality enables professional rig compatibility
  • Intuitive interface reduces cognitive load for creators
  • Floating toolbox simplifies recording workflow
  • Internal audio capture addresses core gamer pain points
  • Multi-camera recording differentiates from basic system tools
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  • Category-based search architecture enables long-tail content discovery
  • Non-subscription listening model lowers barrier to entry
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Weaknesses
  • Critical recording failures cause permanent data loss
  • Aggressive paywalls create friction for new users
  • Limited script storage in the free tier
  • Lack of post-production tools compared to competitors
  • 0.49★ rating gap between iOS and Android
  • Paywall blocks basic save-to-camera-roll functionality
  • High-frequency reports of recording session failures
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  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates technical debt
  • Intrusive ad frequency post-subscription prompts
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Pricingfreemiumfreemiumsubscriptionfreefreemiumfreefree
MomentumMaintenanceMaintenanceIntense-Maintenance--
Update Cadence1 versions5 versions, ~92d avg5 versions-1 versions, 1 majors/6mo--

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