Free screen recorder with drawing tools and basic trimming for Windows and Mac
Icecream Screen Recorder is a simple free-to-use screen recorder for Windows and Mac with real-time drawing tools, webcam overlay, basic trimming, and screenshot capture. Its free tier allows recording of any length with watermark; the Pro licence removes the watermark and adds scheduled recording. It targets casual users who want a simple free screen recorder with drawing annotation during recording.
Icecream Screen Recorder is a strong fit if its core strengths match your workflow, budget, and support needs. Use the quick signals below before opening the full review.
Icecream Screen Recorder occupies the free-casual tier of screen recorders — functional, simple, and free with a watermark. Its real-time drawing annotation during recording distinguishes it from similarly priced alternatives, making it useful for users who want to highlight and annotate as they record without post-production editing.
Unlike Screencastify (5 min) or Bandicam (10 min) free tiers, Icecream Screen Recorder's free version has no recording length restriction. Users can record a 2-hour walkthrough for free — just with a watermark in the corner. For users who need long recordings and can tolerate the watermark (personal use, review before editing), this is practically useful.
Icecream's drawing toolbar appears during recording — pen, line, arrow, rectangle, step numbering — allowing on-screen annotation as the recording happens. For quick tutorial recordings where pointing and highlighting during the explanation is part of the communication, real-time drawing eliminates the need to add annotations in post-production.
The Pro licence at $29.95 one-time removes the watermark, adds scheduled recording, and includes higher export quality options. At the lowest one-time price point among paid screen recorders, it's a reasonable entry for users who need clean personal screen recording without complex features.
Score: 7.0/10 — Good free screen recorder with real-time drawing; watermark in free version and basic feature set limit professional use.
Free
Free billed annually
Icecream Screen Recorder is best for Casual users who want a free screen recorder with no time limit for personal use and can tolerate a watermark, Students and individuals who need occasional screen recording with real-time drawing annotation for tutorial or educational purposes, Users who want the most affordable watermark-free screen recorder (one-time $29.95).
Yes. Icecream Screen Recorder currently lists a free plan in ToolRankr data.
It has a free plan.
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