Both methods can create a video, but they solve different problems. A screen recorder captures what your display renders. MicoRec captures the eligible public media source provided for the live.
When screen recording is useful
Use the built-in recorder when you need a short section now, want to include the visible chat interface or do not have the creator's stable MICO ID. It saves immediately on your phone.
The tradeoff is that your screen must remain active. Incoming calls, notification banners, rotation, volume changes and thermal throttling can affect the result. The video also includes interface controls unless you crop it later.
When MicoRec is useful
MicoRec can monitor a watchlist and start while you are asleep. Your phone does not need to render the live. For supported streams, the recorder copies the source video and audio, preserves its supplied resolution and creates a clean player file.
Delivery happens after the live ends because the service verifies the complete recording first. This is less immediate than a screen capture but more suitable for full-session archives.
Which method has better quality?
It depends on the source. MicoRec avoids an extra screen-encoding generation, but it cannot exceed the bitrate and resolution MICO publishes. A high-resolution screen recording cannot restore detail missing from a low-resolution source.
Which method works for private rooms?
MicoRec does not enter private rooms or bypass access controls. A device recorder only captures content you can lawfully view on that device; you remain responsible for permissions and local rules.