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AutoZoom vs Screen Studio
AutoZoom and Screen Studio do the same job in the same way. You record normally, and the app adds the zooms, motion blur and cursor polish. The two real differences are platform and payment. Screen Studio is Mac-only and sold by subscription. AutoZoom runs on Windows and macOS and can be bought once for $69.
At a glance
| Tool | Runs on | One-time price | Subscription | Free option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoZoom | Windows 10/11, macOS 10.15+ | $69 (3 devices, all future updates) | $7.99/month | No free tier |
| Screen Studio | macOS only | Not sold to new customers | $9/month billed yearly, or $29/month | Not stated |
Prices checked on each vendor's own site. Each name links to the page the figures came from.
Platform
This decides it for most people. Screen Studio only supports macOS and recommends macOS Ventura 13.1 or later. Its site says there are no near-future plans for Windows. AutoZoom runs on Windows 10 and 11 and on macOS 10.15 or later, and it is the same app on both.
If you are on Windows, see Screen Studio alternatives for Windows for the other options as well.
Features
The feature lists overlap almost completely. These rows come from each product's own site.
| AutoZoom | Screen Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Motion blur | Yes | Yes |
| Smoothed cursor and click effects | Yes | Yes |
| Keystroke display | Yes | Yes |
| Captions | Yes | Yes |
| AI voiceover | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam, microphone and system audio | Yes | Yes |
| Custom backgrounds | Yes | Yes |
| Square and vertical formats | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone and iPad recording | iOS simulator only | Yes, over USB |
| Export | MP4 and GIF, up to 4K at 60 fps | MP4 up to 4K at 60 fps, GIF up to 1080p |
The one clear feature gap is phone recording. Screen Studio records a real iPhone or iPad connected over USB. AutoZoom records the iOS simulator.
Price over time
Screen Studio is subscription only for new customers. AutoZoom offers a subscription and a one-time licence. This is what each costs if you keep using it.
| Plan | After 1 year | After 2 years | After 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutoZoom, one-time | $69 | $69 | $69 |
| AutoZoom, monthly | $95.88 | $191.76 | $287.64 |
| Screen Studio, yearly plan | $108 | $216 | $324 |
| Screen Studio, monthly plan | $348 | $696 | $1,044 |
The AutoZoom licence activates on up to 3 devices and includes all future updates. Screen Studio offers 40% off for students and educators.
Choose Screen Studio if
- You only use a Mac and need to record a physical iPhone or iPad.
- You qualify for the student and educator discount.
- You already use it and the subscription suits you. It does everything in the table above.
Choose AutoZoom if
- You record on Windows, or on both Windows and Mac.
- You would rather pay once than subscribe.
- You want one licence across up to 3 devices.
Frequently asked questions
Does Screen Studio work on Windows?
No. Screen Studio only supports macOS, and its site says there are no near-future plans to add Windows support. AutoZoom runs on Windows 10 and 11 and on macOS 10.15 or later.
Is AutoZoom's zoom really automatic?
Yes. AutoZoom detects your clicks and cursor activity and adds the zooms for you. You can still change the zoom level, speed and timing in the editor, or add zoom segments by hand.
Is Screen Studio's zoom automatic too?
Yes. Screen Studio looks at what you did while recording, such as where you clicked, and zooms in on those moments. Both tools work this way.
How do the prices compare?
As of October 2026 AutoZoom is $69 once or $7.99 a month. Screen Studio is $9 a month billed yearly, which is $108 a year, or $29 a month billed monthly. Screen Studio no longer sells one-time licences to new customers.
Can I switch from Screen Studio to AutoZoom?
Yes, and there is nothing to migrate. AutoZoom records new videos rather than importing Screen Studio projects, so you install it on macOS or Windows and start recording.
On Windows, or want to pay once?
AutoZoom runs on Windows and macOS. $69 once for up to 3 devices, or $7.99 a month.