The Detail Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Detail in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Detail
The Insider’s Guide
iPhone and Mac app for recording and auto-editing talking videos
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among screen recording and video tools, read from Detail’s own pages.
Made by Detail Technologies B.V. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Detail’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Detail’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 66 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade
Detail is an app for recording video podcasts, presentations and reaction videos, then editing them automatically with silence removal, zoom cuts, captions and music. It comes as an iOS app and a separate macOS app, each with its own subscription. It is made by Detail Technologies B.V.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Detail, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The iOS and Mac subscriptions are separate, free exports are watermarked, and there is no Windows or Android version.
- 1
Best for recording and editing talking videos on Apple devices
Detail records and auto-edits talking videos on iPhone and Mac.
- 2
Paid plans start at about $6.51 a month
As its pricing page puts it: €5.83 per month, billed annually (€70).
- 3
There is a free plan
Basic plan on iOS: unlimited recording and editing, transcriptions and teleprompter, with watermarked exports and 3 caption styles.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
iOS and macOS.
- 5
Recording with a teleprompter
Record with a built-in teleprompter, your own script or a generated one.
- 6
Auto Edit
One tap applies silence removal, zoom cuts, titles, captions and music to a recording.
- 7
Podcast Auto Edit
Produces long-form edits and short clips and switches between speakers automatically. Needs Pro.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 66 of 133
That is against the other screen recording and video tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Detail you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Detail at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from €5.83 per month, billed annually (€70)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, iOS
- Made by
- Detail Technologies B.V.
- Category
- Screen Recording & Video
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for recording and editing talking videos on Apple devices
Detail records and auto-edits talking videos on iPhone and Mac. The iOS and Mac subscriptions are separate, free exports are watermarked, and there is no Windows or Android version.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Pro is €5.83 a month billed yearly (€70), inside the category's cheapest quarter. |
| Free plan and trial | C | The free Basic plan has unlimited recording and editing, but exports are watermarked with 3 caption styles. |
| Features | C | Recording, transcripts, a teleprompter and auto-edits for talking videos, a narrow job. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but it is an app you install and start recording in. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | iPhone and Mac only; no Windows, Android or full web editor. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Detail is for
- Fits if you record talking videos on an iPhone or Mac
- Works for people who want a teleprompter and captions in one app
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use Windows or Android, as only iOS and Mac are listed
- Tight if you stay free, as exports are watermarked and caption styles limited to 3
- Watch out: iOS and macOS subscriptions are separate, so Pro on one does not unlock the other
- Watch out: the page showed euro prices, and its dollar figures could not be read
Good to know
Good for
- Creators who shoot and edit video entirely on an iPhone or iPad
- Podcasters recording video episodes with a remote guest
- People making short talking-head or reaction clips
Worth knowing
- The iOS and macOS apps have separate subscriptions; a Pro plan on one does not unlock the other.
- The pricing page showed euro prices from here; a dollar toggle exists but its figures were not readable.
- There is no Windows, Android or full web editor listed on the site.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
~$6.51
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Detail has a free plan. Paid plans start at €5.83 per month, billed annually (€70).
Basic (iOS)
€0
Unlimited recording and editing, multi-camera, teleprompter and transcriptions; exports carry a watermark.
Pro (iOS)
€5.83
per month, billed annually (€70)
Watermark-free exports, every caption style, AI clips, AI framing and Podcast Auto Edit. Monthly price not read.
The free plan
Basic plan on iOS: unlimited recording and editing, transcriptions and teleprompter, with watermarked exports and 3 caption styles.
Read from detail.co on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Save 65% with annual billing
The pricing page labels its Annual toggle as a 65% saving over monthly billing for the iOS Pro plan.
Stated on detail.co
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and iOS
iPhone and Mac app for recording and auto-editing talking videos. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, transcription, video editing.
Recording, transcripts, a teleprompter and auto-edits for talking videos, a narrow job.
- Recording with a teleprompter
- Record with a built-in teleprompter, your own script or a generated one.
- Auto Edit
- One tap applies silence removal, zoom cuts, titles, captions and music to a recording.
- Podcast Auto Edit
- Produces long-form edits and short clips and switches between speakers automatically. Needs Pro.
- Remote and multi-camera recording
- Invite a guest through a browser link or connect a second device for multi-camera recording.
- Reaction videos
- Import an online video by pasting its URL, then record yourself over it.
- Captions
- Automatic captions in three styles on Basic, and in every style on Pro.
Where it runs
- macOS
- iOS
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Detail is made by Detail Technologies B.V.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
66/133
Other screen recording and video tools it is graded above
Detail's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 66 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 22.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 87 of 133) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at about $6.51 a month, against a middle price of $12.25 for the category: 21 of the 88 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 12 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 134 screen recording and video tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Detail’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 87 of 133
- CFree plan and trialAbove 24 of 133
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 133
- BEase of useAbove 87 of 133
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 17 of 133
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 102 screen recording and video tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Detail is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Detail you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $78.16 a year.
What you could not
- A video editor.
- Speech turned into text you can trust.
- Apps for macOS and iOS that stay in step with each other.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.
What this rests on. Detail’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Captions, CapCut, Descript, Riverside and InShot
The 5 tools Detail is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Captions
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
AI video editor and generator for short talking-head videos.
- Only Detail lists a macOS app.
- Only Captions lists a web app.
- Only Captions lists an Android app.
- 2.8GPA
CapCut
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Video and photo editor with effects, auto captions and AI tools.
- Only CapCut lists Android and Windows apps.
- Detail also covers transcription.
- 2.4GPA
Descript
Free plan · from $16/mo
Audio and video editor that works by editing the transcript.
- Only Detail lists an iOS app.
- Only Descript lists a web app.
- Only Descript lists a Windows app.
- 2.6GPA
Riverside
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Remote recording studio for podcasts and video interviews.
- Only Riverside lists a web app.
- Only Riverside lists an Android app.
- Riverside also covers screen recording.
- 3.2GPA
InShot
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Mobile video and photo editor for iPhone and Android.
- Only Detail lists a macOS app.
- Only InShot lists an Android app.
- InShot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Detail free?
Detail has a free plan. Basic plan on iOS: unlimited recording and editing, transcriptions and teleprompter, with watermarked exports and 3 caption styles.
How much does Detail cost?
Detail lists 2 plans. Basic (iOS): €0.
What platforms does Detail work on?
Detail is available on iOS and macOS.
Does Detail offer any discounts?
Detail publicly lists the following: Save 65% with annual billing.
Does Detail have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Detail is listed for iOS and macOS.
Does Detail have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Detail is listed for iOS and macOS.
Is Detail open source?
Detail is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Detail?
Detail is made by Detail Technologies B.V.
What are the alternatives to Detail?
The closest alternatives to Detail in our directory are Captions, CapCut, Descript, Riverside and InShot.
How does Detail compare with other screen recording and video tools?
Detail's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 66 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 22.
Is Detail good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Detail B for value for money. Its paid plans start at about $6.51 a month, against a middle price of $12.25 for the category: 21 of the 88 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Detail?
To replace Detail you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Detail’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Detail's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Detail Technologies B.V. Prices change, so check detail.co before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Detail, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/detail
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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