The Screenflick Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Screenflick 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.
Screenflick
The Insider’s Guide
Mac screen recorder with system audio, sold as a one-time license
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among screen recording and video tools, read from Screenflick’s own pages.
Made by Araelium Group · 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 Screenflick’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Screenflick’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
2.0
GPA, above 14 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade
Screenflick is a Mac screen recorder from Araelium Group that captures the screen, system audio, microphone and webcam at up to 60 fps. It adds keystroke and mouse-click display, on-screen drawing, trimming and time-lapse capture. It is licensed once per version rather than by subscription.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Screenflick, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is an app you install and start recording with, with nothing to connect.
- 1
Best for recording a Mac screen at 60 fps
There is no trial or free tier on the pages, editing stops at trimming and cropping, and it is Mac only.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $35 one-time license for version 3.
- 3
It runs on macOS
macOS.
- 4
High frame rate capture
Records any area of the screen up to 5K, at up to 60 fps or more on ProMotion displays, on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
- 5
System audio and microphone
Captures audio playing on the Mac from any source, with microphone audio and an audio balance control.
- 6
Webcam and key display
Adds a webcam picture-in-picture, background removal, and on-screen keystrokes and mouse clicks.
- 7
A 2.0 GPA, above 14 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.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Screenflick you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Screenflick at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $35 one-time license for version 3
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS
- Made by
- Araelium Group, since 2007
- Category
- Screen Recording & Video
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for recording a Mac screen at 60 fps
Screenflick is a Mac screen recorder with system audio, webcam, key and click display and time-lapse, for a $35 one-time license. There is no trial or free tier on the pages, editing stops at trimming and cropping, and it is Mac only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | $35 once for version 3, less than three months of a typical $14 subscription and under the one-time middle of $37. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free tier or trial on the pages read, though a Download button is offered. |
| Features | C | Records to 5K at 60 fps with system audio, mic, webcam and exports to HEVC, H.264, ProRes or GIF. Editing is limited to trim, crop and brightness, so it is a recorder, not an editor. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. It is an app you install and start recording with, with nothing to connect. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Mac only, and version 3.3 needs macOS 11 or later. Automator and Shortcuts are the only hooks listed. |
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 Screenflick is for
- Fits if you record tutorials or gameplay on a Mac and want to pay once
- Works for time-lapse captures, as the app can record at a very low frame rate
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use Windows or Linux, because it runs on Mac only
- Tight if you want to try before paying: no trial or free tier is stated
- Too light for editing beyond trimming, cropping and brightness
- Watch out: a license covers version 3, and a future major version may need an upgrade
Good to know
Good for
- Mac users who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
- Tutorial and gameplay recording that needs system audio
- Time-lapse captures of long creative projects
Worth knowing
- Mac only: version 3.3 requires macOS 11 or later.
- A license covers version 3 and its free updates; a future major version may need an upgrade.
- The pages read state no trial or free tier, though a Download button is offered.
- Editing is limited to trimming, cropping and brightness; it is a recorder, not a full editor.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$35 one-time
To start
Screenflick is a paid product, starting at $35 one-time license for version 3.
No free tier or trial on the pages read, though a Download button is offered.
Full License
$35
one-time license for version 3
Version 3 and its free updates, with free support. Use on your own two computers.
Upgrade from Version 2
$20
one-time upgrade
For version 2 owners; a version 2 purchase made on or after January 1, 2021 upgrades free.
Read from araelium.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Education
Academic discounts on request
Students, professors and institutions can email a request for a discounted license.
Stated on araelium.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: macOS
Mac screen recorder with system audio, sold as a one-time license. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, screen recording, video editing.
Editing is limited to trim, crop and brightness, so it is a recorder, not an editor.
- High frame rate capture
- Records any area of the screen up to 5K, at up to 60 fps or more on ProMotion displays, on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
- System audio and microphone
- Captures audio playing on the Mac from any source, with microphone audio and an audio balance control.
- Webcam and key display
- Adds a webcam picture-in-picture, background removal, and on-screen keystrokes and mouse clicks.
- Time-lapse and scheduling
- Records at a very low frame rate for time-lapse movies, and can start scheduled recordings.
- Export options
- Exports as HEVC, H.264, WebM, ProRes or GIF, with trimming, cropping and export presets.
Where it runs
- macOS
What it works with
- Automator
- Shortcuts
Screenflick is made by Araelium Group, and has been around since 2007.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
14/133
Other screen recording and video tools it is graded above
Screenflick's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 14 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 27.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 102 of 133) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 134 screen recording and video tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Screenflick’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 102 of 133
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 133
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 133
- BEase of useAbove 87 of 133
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 133
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 Screenflick you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 92 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools grade higher. It costs $35, paid once.
What you could not
- A video editor.
- Recording the screen with its sound, and somewhere to keep the video.
- A real app for macOS. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It is priced for each person, which means accounts and billing for a team.
What this rests on. Screenflick’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
Screen Studio, ScreenFlow, CleanShot X, OBS Studio and Camtasia
The 5 tools Screenflick is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.6GPA
Screen Studio
From $9/mo
Mac screen recorder with automatic zooms and cursor smoothing.
- Screenflick can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Screen Studio also covers transcription.
- 2.2GPA
ScreenFlow
Free trial · from $199 one-time
Mac screen recorder with a built-in multi-track video editor.
- ScreenFlow also covers templates.
- 2.0GPA
CleanShot X
From $35 one-time
Mac screenshot and screen recording app with a one-time license.
- CleanShot X also covers screenshots.
- 2.8GPA
OBS Studio
Free
Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming.
- OBS Studio has a free plan. Screenflick does not.
- Only OBS Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Screenflick can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.4GPA
Camtasia
Free plan · from $39/yr
Screen recorder and video editor for tutorials and training videos.
- Camtasia has a free plan. Screenflick does not.
- Only Camtasia lists a web app.
- Only Camtasia lists a Windows app.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
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 Screenflick free?
No. Screenflick is a paid product, starting at $35 one-time license for version 3.
How much does Screenflick cost?
Screenflick lists 2 plans. Full License: $35 one-time license for version 3.
What platforms does Screenflick work on?
Screenflick is available on macOS.
Does Screenflick offer any discounts?
Screenflick publicly lists the following: Academic discounts on request.
Does Screenflick have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Screenflick is listed for macOS.
Does Screenflick have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Screenflick is listed for macOS.
Is Screenflick open source?
Screenflick is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Screenflick integrate with?
Screenflick's listing names Automator and Shortcuts. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Screenflick have a student discount?
Academic discounts on request. Students, professors and institutions can email a request for a discounted license.
Who makes Screenflick?
Screenflick is made by Araelium Group. It dates from 2007.
What are the alternatives to Screenflick?
The closest alternatives to Screenflick in our directory are Screen Studio, ScreenFlow, CleanShot X, OBS Studio and Camtasia.
How does Screenflick compare with other screen recording and video tools?
Screenflick's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 14 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 27.
Could I make my own version of Screenflick?
To replace Screenflick 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 Screenflick’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 Araelium'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 Araelium Group. Prices change, so check araelium.com 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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categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Screenflick, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/screenflick
- 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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