How do I install the app on macOS?

After checkout, you'll receive an email with your license key and a download link for the DMG installer. Download the file, open it, and drag the app into your Applications folder. The first time you launch the app, you'll be prompted to enter your license key to activate it.

What permissions does the app need?

You'll need to grant permissions for Screen Recording, Microphone (if recording audio), Camera (if using webcam), and Accessibility (for mouse tracking) in System Preferences > Security & Privacy.

Is this really a one-time purchase?

Yes! Pay once, use forever. This includes all current features and all future updates. No hidden fees, no subscriptions, no surprises.

What's your refund policy?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied, just email us and we'll refund your purchase, no questions asked.

Which macOS versions and devices are supported?

Mac Screen Recorder supports Apple Silicon Macs (M1 and later) running macOS 12 Monterey or newer. Intel-based Macs are not supported.

Mac Screen Recorder vs OBS Studio | Polished Recordings, No Setup

Mac Screen Recorder vs OBS Studio: Simple Recording Without the Setup

OBS Studio is a free, open-source powerhouse used by streamers and video professionals everywhere. It can record and stream almost anything, with deep control over scenes, sources, and encoding. That power is real — but so is the learning curve. For a lot of people who just want a clean screen recording, OBS is far more than they need.

Mac Screen Recorder sits at the opposite end: simple, focused, and polished by default. Here is how to choose.

Where OBS Studio wins

✓It is completely free and open-source.
✓It is built for live streaming as well as recording.
✓It offers deep, granular control over scenes, sources, audio mixing, and encoding.
✓It is cross-platform and highly extensible with plugins.

The trade-off: complexity

All that flexibility means setup. With OBS you configure scenes and sources, tune encoding settings, and arrange your layout before you record — and there is no automatic zoom or built-in cursor polish. To get an edited, easy-to-follow result, you do the work yourself.

Where Mac Screen Recorder is the better fit

✓Polished out of the box — Auto Zoom & Smart Follow and click effects with no configuration.
✓One-click recording — open it and capture, no scene setup.
✓A minimal UI that collapses to a floating indicator while recording.
✓Export to MP4, WebM, and GIF (up to 4K) without touching encoder settings.
✓Custom cursors and toggleable mouse effects built in.

Quick comparison

	Mac Screen Recorder	OBS Studio
Price	$19 one-time	Free, open-source
Learning curve	Minimal — record in one click	Steep — scenes & sources setup
Automatic zoom & effects	Yes, built in	No
Live streaming	Not the focus	Yes (a core strength)
Export	MP4, WebM, GIF (up to 4K)	Highly configurable
Best for	Fast, polished recordings	Streaming & advanced control

The bottom line

If you stream or need total control and do not mind the setup, OBS Studio is hard to beat — and it is free. If you want a clean, professional recording in one click without learning a production tool, Mac Screen Recorder gets you there for a one-time $19.

Skip the setup, keep the polish

One-time $19. Record in one click, no configuration.