# PCM Recorder Lite — High Quality Voice Recorder

> High-quality voice recorder with PCM and AAC formats, iTunes sync, and advanced playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Kohei YASUI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcm-recorder-lite/id439572045 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kohei YASUI](https://appshunter.io/developer/439570978)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 400 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcm-recorder-lite/id439572045/reviews.md

## What is PCM Recorder Lite?

PCM Recorder is a simple voice recorder that can record with the highest sound quality.
Recording format can be selected from lossless compression PCM (WAV) and lossy compression AAC (M4A).
If you synchronize with iTunes, you can retrieve the recorded file to your PC.

Recording function:
- Recording in high-quality linear PCM (WAV) format
- Recording in high-compressed AAC (M4A) format
- Background recording
- Change sampling frequency (8 ~ 192kHz, WAV format only)
- Quantization bit number change (8 ~ 32bit, WAV format only)
- Bit rate change (64 ~ 256kbps, AAC format only)
- Unlimited recording time (up to 2GB)

Playback function:
- Background playback
- Create playlist
- Rename file
- Sort files
- Repeat playback
- Change playback speed (0.5x, 0.8x, 1.2x, 1.5x, 2.0x)
- Playback 10 seconds forward, 60 seconds forward, 10 seconds backward, 60 seconds backward

Other functions
- Conversion from WAV to AAC
- Cut out audio data and delete selected area
- File sharing
- Recover deleted files

## Key features

- High-quality PCM (WAV) recording
- Compressed AAC (M4A) recording
- Background recording and playback
- Customizable recording settings
- iTunes file synchronization
- Audio editing and format conversion
- Playback speed adjustment

## What do users think of PCM Recorder Lite?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🌟 High-quality recordings
- 🚀 Fast and simple operation
- ✅ Stable and reliable
- ✨ Minimal ads in free version
- 🔋 Records in background
- 💯 Perfect for business use
- 🎶 Great for concert recording
- 👍 Good for YouTube videos
- 👌 Intuitive interface

**Cons**

- ❌ No lock screen playback control
- 🐛 Cannot save recordings
- 🐛 Save button missing
- 🐛 Not recording issue
- 🤔 Unclear if save issue is bug or feature change
- 🤔 Paid version not clear on saving functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Lost access to Pro version recordings
- Unable to sync recordings between Android and iPhone
- Save button not appearing
- App not recording

**Most requested features**

- Revive Pro version on App Store
- Sync recordings across devices (Android to iPhone)
- Low/no latency audio monitoring
- Share multiple files at once
- Audio level meter option
- Compress files for longer recordings
- Export option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcm-recorder-lite/id439572045/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Pro version?

*2024-07-30, version 5.5.2*

I know I had pro version installed but got offloaded and now it’s not on App Store. Any plan of reviving that? I had couple of recordings in there that I no longer have access to :(

### 5/5 — I have used this pp for years

*2023-04-09, version 5.5.2*

How do use this app for years on my android and my iPhone. Too bad when I replaced the android with another iPhone I couldn’t sync my recordings and then I lost my android but I was able to back up some of my recordings on the Windows computer before I lost my phone..  Now I have to see about getting it on my iPhone.

### 4/5 — No lock screen playback control

*2022-08-12, version 5.5.2*

Good app, but had to delete it because there’s no play back control on the Lock Screen.

### 5/5 — Great Recorder

*2021-06-19, version 5.4.0*

I mainly use a recorder to record sermons. This recorder App is stable, works great, and is easy to use. Highly recommended.

### 1/5 — 保存出来ません

*2020-11-12, version 5.1.10*

共有出来るフォルダに録音した音楽を保存したいのですが、以前見えていた保存ボタンが出てきません。
仕様変更されたのでしょうか。それともバグでしょうか。
もし仕様変更の場合、保存出来なくしたという事でしょうか。有料では保存可能ですか。

### 5/5 — The Standard by which all apps should be judged!

*2020-04-02*

Every single thing about this app is simply perfect! Don’t know the developer / never met him / her - but this app does EXACTLY what it says it does! No BS adware and even better, no limitations against the pro version except the occasional ad. 

I bought this app on the strength of the developer’s ethos alone, but the app has become an essential for my business (social content creation) for recording spontaneous sounds around me! 

Buy this app! It’s that simple!

### 4/5 — Great app, one caveat

*2019-12-29, version 5.1.8*

Very nice sounding audio, would consider purchasing a paid version if there was a low/no latency audio monitoring option while recording. Small suggestion big impact on my use

### 4/5 — Awesome

*2019-03-14, version 3.3.1*

This app is really great. We use it to record lav audio on film shoots. The one thing that's missing and would be great is the ability to share multiple files at the same time.

### 5/5 — It’s Not Recording

*2018-08-08, version 3.3.1*

I Am Wondering Why It Is Not Recording I Just Don’t Know. If Anybody Might Know Send A Reply

### 5/5 — My favorite free recorder! fast and simple

*2017-12-29, version 3.3.1*

Love the options, love the quality... Only thing missing is a meter option to set the levels. But other than that it Is the perfect app I hope you stay around!

Note: i’m so glad to see that the creator  Fixed a lot of the stability problems! And yeah option of audio level and minimalist visualization, has made this my favorite app on the App Store! I will be buying the pro version soon.

I would like to congratulate the developer. And I hope to meet you one day

PCM recorder lite is by far my favorite!

## Frequently asked questions about PCM Recorder Lite

### What does PCM Recorder Lite do?

PCM Recorder Lite is a voice recording application that allows users to capture audio in high-quality PCM (WAV) or compressed AAC (M4A) formats. It offers features like background recording, customizable recording settings, and easy file management.

### What are the key recording features?

Key recording features include the ability to record in high-quality linear PCM (WAV) or compressed AAC (M4A) formats. Users can also record in the background, change sampling frequencies (WAV only), adjust quantization bit numbers (WAV only), and change bit rates (AAC only).

### How can I access my recordings on my PC?

You can retrieve your recorded files to your PC by synchronizing the app with iTunes. This allows for easy transfer and management of your audio recordings outside of the device.

### Is PCM Recorder Lite free to use?

Yes, PCM Recorder Lite is available for free. The application is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the app.

### What kind of audio editing can I do?

The app allows for basic audio editing, including converting WAV files to AAC format. You can also cut out specific audio data, delete selected areas, and recover deleted files, providing flexibility in managing your recordings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.5.3 — 2025-02-20

Minor bug fixes.

### 5.5.2 — 2021-08-19

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.5.1 — 2021-08-08

Minor bugs fixed.

### 5.5.0 — 2021-06-25

- Export function of the sound adjusted by the equalizer is implemented.
- Fixed some minor bugs and brushed up.

### 5.4.0 — 2021-06-13

- Stereo recording with the built-in microphone is now supported.
(Only compatible models are supported.)

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