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Reel vs SmoothCut

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Reel compared with SmoothCut
DetailReel logo ReelSmoothCut logo SmoothCut
What it doesA portable 4-track recorder for iPhone with hardware-inspired workflow Screen recorder with automatic zoom, smooth cursor and on-device captions for Mac and Windows
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given IN
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$14.99 / £14.99 / €17.99 one-time purchase Free: 720p 30fps export with watermark, no account needed. Personal: $79 one-time for one computer, includes all features, 4K 60fps, share links, one year of updates. Pro: $169 one-time for up to five computers, includes all features, 4K 60fps, share links, lifetime updates.
Key features
  • 32-bit float audio recording up to 96kHz
  • 4 tracks per recording, stereo or mono
  • Overdub and punch-in with latency compensation
  • Bar-synced looper with 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 bar lengths
  • Jog wheel interface with haptic feedback
  • MIDI clock and transport sync
  • 8-in / 10-out USB audio routing
  • Export as WAV, AIFF or M4A with stems
  • Reverse playback and reverse recording
  • Master Record and Resample
  • Automatic zoom that follows the cursor
  • Cursor smoothing with click effects
  • On-device captions from voice
  • Studio voice noise removal
  • Camera layouts that switch mid-clip
  • Backgrounds, frames and motion blur
  • Auto fix that plans the entire edit
  • Share links with viewer reactions and comments
  • Export up to 4K 60fps in any aspect ratio
  • Offline processing with no cloud dependency
What makes it different
  • Hardware-inspired jog wheel interface with haptic feedback for tactile control
  • 32-bit float audio recording with no clipping worries
  • One-time purchase with no subscription or ads
  • Auto-routing with any class-compliant USB audio interface
  • Local-first recording with optional iCloud sync
  • One-time payment with no subscription, unlike Loom or Screen Studio
  • Works on both Mac and Windows, unlike Screen Studio which is Mac-only
  • All processing runs locally on your computer, nothing uploaded unless you share
  • Automatic features save hours of manual video editing
  • Free to try with all features including exports
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)2 no change since last check13 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)95
Citation Flow (Majestic)2321
Referring domains (Majestic)2113

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