# Instant Rec: Audio Recorder & Voice Recording

> Intuitive audio recorder for high-quality voice recordings, playback, and sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Wim de Nood.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-rec-audio-recorder-and-voice-recording/id417262884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wim de Nood](https://appshunter.io/developer/376235563)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 99 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-rec-audio-recorder-and-voice-recording/id417262884/reviews.md

## What is Instant Rec?

Every day over 1.500 audio recordings are made with Instant Audio Recorder! Record, Play and Share high quality audio fragments with this beautiful and intuitive audio recorder. With optimized user experience for both iPhone and iPad and iOS10.

Advanced Recording: 
- Auto-start recording when app is opened (can be disabled) 
- Choose which microphone you want to use for recording 
- Pause and resume recording
- Choose between high, medium and low quality recording 
- Easily rename your recorded audio fragments 
- Keeps recording when you switch to another app 
- Volume indicator while recording 
- Option to prevent going standby while recording 
- Stop and save recording on interrupts (e.g. phone calls) 

Transcription:
- Send your audio files through an easy to use interface to our transcription partner dictate2us.
Flawless Playback: 
- Extended playback options 
- Loop playback 
- Airplay support + volume control in the built-in player 
- Sort your audio by name, creation date, duration or file size 

Share your audio fragments: 
- Copy to your computer through iTunes 
- Share on Social Media like Facebook or Twitter
- Send to family and friends with Email or SMS
- Open recorded audio fragments directly with other apps (for example an audio editor or WhatsApp)

## Key features

- Auto-start recording
- Pause and resume recording
- High-quality audio options
- Rename recordings
- Background recording
- Transcription service integration
- Extended playback options
- Share via social media, email, SMS

## What do users think of Instant Rec?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Instant one-tap recording startup
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎵 High-quality audio recording
- 🔄 Background recording while using other apps
- 📧 Easy file sharing via email and Dropbox
- ⚡ Quick and responsive developer support
- 🎓 Excellent for educational and professional use
- 💾 Reliable file management and playback
- 🔊 Works with external audio inputs
- ⏸️ Loop and pause functionality

**Cons**

- 🐛 iOS compatibility issues (iOS 6, 7 crashes)
- 🔋 High battery drain and device heating
- 📧 Email limitation for large files (20MB+)
- 🔐 Concerns about secret recording capability
- ❌ Intrusive review request pop-ups
- 💳 Repeated billing/charging issues
- 🎯 Automatic recording on startup can be inconvenient
- 📁 Limited file organization and folder system
- 🔄 No pause-and-resume for continuous recording
- ❓ Poor customer support responsiveness (older reviews)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 7 and iOS 6 upgrades
- Audio loss after saving recordings
- App freezes and locks up with certain iOS versions
- Crashes when attempting to email large files
- Repeated unauthorized charges for upgrades
- App store auto-update billing loop
- Recording stops unexpectedly mid-session
- Black screen of death on iPhone 4 with iOS 7
- Loop feature malfunction
- Keyboard input issues when renaming files
- Cannot record audio from other apps as advertised

**Most requested features**

- Audio file trimming/cutting tool
- Folder system for organizing recordings
- iCloud support for cloud backup
- Pause and resume recording functionality
- Automatic naming prompt after recording
- Multiple file format export options
- Waveform visualization during recording
- Fast-forward/rewind in playback
- Alternative file sharing methods beyond email
- Playlist feature for multiple recordings
- Option to disable automatic recording on startup
- Badge counter for number of recordings
- SMS sharing capability
- Larger, more visible save button

## Recent user reviews (10 of 99)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-rec-audio-recorder-and-voice-recording/id417262884/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Works great

*2022-01-15, version 8.3.2*

Works great for a affordable Bluetooth recorder for my smart watch. This way I can secretly record conversations with my watch and no body will ever know.

### 5/5 — NICE APP

*2022-01-06, version 8.3.2*

Easy to use. Very helpful.

### 5/5 — Great for music teachers

*2020-06-23, version 8.3.2*

I have learned to use this in the COVID crisis whilst teaching singing on Zoom.
I record accompaniments and send them as files to my students, attached to an email. Then they can practise to them and use them in the lesson, thus avoiding the time lag problem.
The filing system is easy to use too.

### 5/5 — Wonderful!

*2019-09-12, version 8.3.2*

This tool is so handy and useful - from quickly playing in composition ideas, to sending student recordings to parents.

### 5/5 — Works perfect ios 12

*2018-11-03, version 8.3.2*

This app is made to instantly 1Touch open and start recording audio with no other intervention or hunting for tiny record buttons .    It can play back the audio back with its built in player.  Its kinda like a 1 touch solution when your under stress or in a hurry.   You can mail the recording and open it on another device or computer or you can open or copy to whatever other app you have on the same device.   If your going to be opening and listening to the recording over and over again common sense would tell you to send it to another app that does not create a new recording every time you open it...  This app is meant to start recording the second you tap on the icon on the home screen.  Its simple and fool proof.

I can't help but to thank the gentleman who called the app a SCAM because it does not record the audio from his game app being played on the same device this app resides on.        lolololololololololololololololololololololololol
Thanks for the laugh   xD

### 3/5 — Excelenta

*2018-10-25, version 8.3.2*

Muy buen recurso

### 1/5 — This app is a scam

*2017-08-09, version 8.3.2*

This app could not record any other apps. Do not buy. All it could do is record my voice and when i tried to record a geometry dash gameplay. It stopped recording. I paid 3 dollars for this app. Another rip off.

### 4/5 — Good app

*2016-12-26, version 8.3.1*

I like this app and I like that the developer Wim is quick to respond to any issues.
Only app I could find where I am playing live stream and recording at the same time on the same phone

### 5/5 — Great school app.

*2016-12-24, version 8.3.1*

This is a great quality app that I use in the classroom to record music students and then instantly play back for them to hear on my Bluetooth sound system.
Sound quality is great and my students have learned to recognize the good vs. the bad. 
Has made this aspect of teaching much easier and faster.
Thank you Wim for this product.

### 5/5 — Great App, Excellent Customer Service

*2016-12-11, version 8.1*

I have been using this app to record and loop ideas and affirmations and have recommended this app to many friends. Recently, the loop feature stopped working. I emailed the support team and had a response within minutes. A temporary solution was offered as an interim measure until the update which came out 4 days later. I honestly did not expect such a quick response and personable assistance. Well done Instant Rec! I cannot recommend you highly enough!

## Frequently asked questions about Instant Rec

### What does Instant Rec do?

Instant Rec is an audio recording application that allows users to record, play back, and share high-quality audio fragments. It offers advanced recording features, seamless playback options, and the ability to send recordings for transcription.

### What are the key features of Instant Rec?

Key features include auto-start recording, the ability to pause and resume recordings, choosing recording quality, renaming audio fragments, background recording, and various sharing options like social media, email, and SMS. It also supports transcription through a partner service.

### Is Instant Rec free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no advertisements or in-app purchases mentioned in the provided description, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### What devices is Instant Rec compatible with?

The app is optimized for both iPhone and iPad and supports iOS 10. This means it is designed to function well on Apple's mobile devices running that operating system or newer.

### How can I share my recordings?

You can share your audio fragments through multiple channels. Options include copying to your computer via iTunes, sharing on social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter, sending via Email or SMS, and opening directly with other compatible applications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.3.2 — 2017-01-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added iOS9 support for users with somewhat older devices

### 8.3.1 — 2016-12-22

Fixes a problem with the default quality setting

### 8.3 — 2016-12-21

Our last update of 2016 has some special requests implemented from users:
- New option added in settings so you can now choose what the default recording quality will be. You can still overrule the default per recording of course.
- Added the Ultra Quality: uncompressed .wav recording at 44.1Khz for ultra high quality.

### 8.2 — 2016-12-14

Another round of features, improvements and fixes to optimise your recording and playback experience. This update contains:
- NEW: Import m4a audio files from other apps (e.g. your email app)
- NEW: Option in settings to start playing as soon as you open the player iso having to tap play each time
- FIX: Solution for second playbacks having too low volume.
- FIX: better bluetooth and airplay speaker support
- IMPROVEMENT: If a record gets interrupted (by a call or by another app), now the recoring will automatically pause and you will get notified.
- IMPROVEMENT: Some UI tweaks for better alignment and layout
- IMPROVEMENT: Friendly warning if the app didn't get microphone access

We have more updates coming to you very soon!

### 8.1 — 2016-12-08

We are proud to announce our integration with the great transcription service of dictate2us! Through them we now provide fast and accurate transcription of your recordings.

Besides that we fixed several bugs amongst which:
- Recordings in medium and low quality were recorded at high speed iso regular speed.
- Playback on bluetooth speakers wasn't possible, but now it is.
- Looped playback fixed.

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