# Medcorder: Understand Doctors — Transcribe & Share with Family

> Record, transcribe, and share medical visit conversations with family and caregivers. (iPhone/iPad app by Medcorder, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medcorder-understand-doctors/id1392651594 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Medcorder, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454424065)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 974 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medcorder-understand-doctors/id1392651594/reviews.md

## What is Medcorder?

Remember what your doctor said.

Doctor visits move fast, especially when the news is hard or you are helping someone you love. Medcorder keeps the recorded conversation, so you and the people who help you can listen again, read the transcript, and go back over the details before the next visit.

On the App Store since 2018, Medcorder is the longest-running app made for patients to record their own doctor visits.

RECORD THE VISIT
• One big button starts the recording. Pause and resume whenever you need to.
• Before you start, Medcorder reminds you to ask everyone for permission to record.
• If a call or alarm interrupts, the audio recorded so far is kept. Open Medcorder afterward to check that recording has resumed.

HEAR IT AGAIN AND READ IT
• After your recording uploads, Medcorder writes out the conversation for you (for recordings up to two hours long).
• Transcripts can contain mistakes, so you can always listen to the recording itself.
• Replay any moment, slow it down or speed it up, and search the transcript for a word you remember.
• Tap a highlighted medical term to look it up.
• Your recordings stay saved, so before your next appointment you can hear exactly what your doctor said last time.

SHARE WITH THE PEOPLE WHO HELP YOU
• Invite family, friends or caregivers by phone number.
• Everyone you invite can listen to that patient's recordings and read the transcripts, including earlier visits.
• Add photos of a chart or a medicine bottle, or a short video, so everyone has the full picture.

GET READY FOR THE NEXT VISIT
• Plan upcoming visits and get a reminder beforehand, when notifications are turned on.
• Add your questions to a planned visit, then open them while you record it.

PRIVACY
• Your recordings are shared only with the people you invite.
• We do not sell your personal information.
• Your recordings and transcripts are encrypted while they upload and while they are stored.
• Medcorder is free, with no ads.

Medcorder helps you remember and share what was said. It does not give medical advice. Always follow your doctor's guidance.

## Key features

- Record doctor visits with pause/resume
- Automatic transcription of conversations
- Searchable transcripts
- Share recordings and transcripts with invited contacts
- Add photos and videos to visits
- Plan upcoming visits and add questions

## What do users think of Medcorder?

Reviews of Medcorder are mixed: the Medical app is rated 4.6/5 from 974 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, helpful for sharing information with family. Top complaints: inconsistent performance - sometimes doesn't work, inaccurate transcription, missing key medical terms. Summarized from real user reviews.

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for sharing information with family
- 🚀 Perfect solution for complex conversations

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance - sometimes doesn't work
- 🐛 Inaccurate transcription, missing key medical terms
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to view transcripts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Playback issues, unable to access recordings
- Lack of responsiveness from developers

**Most requested features**

- Improve transcription accuracy, especially for medical terminology
- Enhance microphone volume and audio quality
- Increase reliability and consistency across visits

## Is Medcorder safe?

Medcorder: Understand Doctors appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Medcorder is 92 out of 100. This assessment is based on 974 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.6 out of 5. Of 974 App Store ratings, 87.7% point to a safe experience, 6.5% suggest some concerns, and 5.9% point to a risky experience.

## Is Medcorder legit?

Medcorder: Understand Doctors appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Medcorder is 88 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medcorder-understand-doctors/id1392651594/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Medcorder BLoCKED Me

*2026-04-27*

So I forgot my phone was on airplane mode while trying to set up the account with my phone number- I didn’t receive my code due to airplane mode- once I realized what was going on - I redownloaded the app to try again and the app said they have blocked all further requests from my phone number due to suspicious activity.

### 1/5 — Only worked for one of two visits.

*2024-10-14*

My husband being seen at Mayo Clinic. Very excited to find this app for us as well recommending to my husband’s patients. However, that was not to be.  The first visit was perfect. 
The second visit would not play back and you could not read the transcripts. Each time I would press to hear the visit, it would take me back to the app. I sent messages through the app and  email. NO RESPONSE  An appt that only works 50% of the time is a poor app.

### 3/5 — It works but not consistently

*2024-05-28*

I’ve been using it for quite some time. Accuracy is not always correct. Today I made a short 30 sec recording and the words were off. Also, the app now crashes every time I attempt to view the transcript. Good interface. Just need the bugs resolved.

### 1/5 — What I got was gobbledegook

*2023-11-18*

Very disappointed.  Recorded very important meeting with oncologist. Very small room so should have been clear.  The recording basically made no sense and missed basically all medical terms   Couldn’t tell who was talking   Very disappointing

### 5/5 — Good

*2023-03-12*

Very useful and good

### 5/5 — Orthopedic Surgeon 8/8/22

*2022-08-08*

This is my first time using Medcorder. I was glad to have it to use, but I haven’t had time to listen to recording or share it yet.  So I need a few days here first before a thorough review!

### 5/5 — Sherri W.

*2021-06-09*

This tool is fantastic!   I love how, within the transcription, the medical terms and medications provides a hyperlink you can click on for further explaination.

### 5/5 — Recording

*2021-03-17*

I don’t know if I have done everything the way that I was supposed to?  If not, let me know

### 5/5 — Perfect solution to a tough problem

*2021-03-12*

My wife and I had scheduled a video conference to meet her new neurologist. We were scared, had a bazillion questions, and were overwhelmed by all the worst-case scenarios we’d imagined. Our daughter was also present, and I knew there would be no way I could take notes fast enough to be able to review all that would be covered in that half hour. Out of desperation I found this Medcorder app, and quickly realized I now had a tool that would let me actually LISTEN to what was being said rather than stress out about what I might be missing. We have an audio recording of the meeting, we were provided with a written transcript, and we are confident that we are moving in the right direction. Thank you, Medcorder!  What a great tool to help us separate facts from fear!

### 5/5 — Perfect program

*2020-06-24*

Especially for Patents and adult children.

## Frequently asked questions about Medcorder

### What is Medcorder?

Medcorder is a free medical app designed to help patients record their doctor's appointments. It allows users to capture conversations, generate transcripts, and share this information with family or caregivers.

### How long can I record with Medcorder?

Medcorder can transcribe recordings up to two hours long. The app allows users to pause and resume recordings as needed during a visit.

### Can I share my doctor's visit recordings with others?

Yes, Medcorder allows you to invite family, friends, or caregivers by phone number. Everyone you invite can access the patient's recordings and transcripts.

### Does Medcorder have ads?

No, Medcorder is free and does not contain any advertisements. The app is designed to provide a seamless experience without commercial interruptions.

### What devices does Medcorder support?

Medcorder is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It was first released in 2018 and is designed for Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How accurate are Medcorder's transcriptions?

Transcripts generated by Medcorder can contain mistakes, so users can always refer to the original audio recording for accuracy. The app also allows users to search transcripts for specific words.

### What is the age rating for Medcorder?

Medcorder has an age rating of 12+. This is based on its content and intended audience, focusing on users who can manage medical information.

### How often is Medcorder updated?

Medcorder was last updated on November 5, 2026, with version 4.0.1. The app has been available since 2018, indicating ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.1 — 2026-11-05

This update smooths out the rough edges from 4.0:
• Signing in is easier. When your phone fills in the 6-digit code, Medcorder signs you in by itself, and if something goes wrong you'll see a clearer message about what to do.
• Pausing a recording no longer makes the screen jump.
• After you finish a recording you go straight to the saved screen, and the upload progress is easier to read with large text.
• When you add a new patient, Medcorder helps you find a recording you may have saved under someone else.
• The time and battery at the top of the screen stay readable everywhere, plus fixes for iPad.

### 4.0 — 2026-10-28

Medcorder 4.0 is redesigned to be easier to read and easier to use.

- A clearer recording screen: a large timer, a sound meter that tells you if the microphone can hear, and big Pause and Finish & Save buttons.
- Pause when you need to. A paused recording stays paused until you tap Resume.
- Finish & Save saves your recording and starts uploading it right away. You can see when the upload has finished.
- Before you record, Medcorder asks whether everyone agrees to be recorded. If you planned a visit for around now, one tap adds the recording to it, and its questions appear while you record.
- A new Patients page with large, easy-to-read cards for each person you care for.
- Larger, labelled buttons for Patients, Visits and Room Settings that grow with your text size.
- "Appointments" are now called "Visits" throughout the app.
- Many smaller fixes to make Medcorder more reliable.

### 3.6.4 — 2026-10-18

Auto-resumes recording after interruptions. Auto-save after recording completes, without further action needed.

### 3.6.3 — 2026-07-30

- App now much more resilient to preserving a recording across a range of interruptions and failures
- Recordings begin promptly, even in areas with poor network connectivity
- Medical term lookups fixed
- Fixed a bunch of crashes

### 3.6.2 — 2026-06-04

Made it clearer how to delete a room or recording, and added safeguards to ensure against accidental deletions. Fixed a timeline bug. Improved transcript loading & display.

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