# Philips voice recorder — user reviews > 125 indexed App Store user reviews of Philips voice recorder by Speech Processing Solutions GmbH, rated 3.90/5 from 42 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-voice-recorder/id418344277/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-voice-recorder/id418344277.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 25 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 9 ## What do users think of Philips voice recorder? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎙️ Crystal clear audio recording quality - 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface - 🚀 Fast and efficient workflow integration - 📧 Seamless email delivery to transcriptionists - 🔒 Secure GDPR-compliant dictation service - ⚡ Quick file processing and transcription - 🎯 Excellent for professional dictation needs - 📱 Convenient mobile dictation solution - 🔊 Superior noise filtering and background suppression - 💼 Integrates well with SpeechLive service **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing - 💾 Data loss and file deletion issues - ⏱️ Slow app loading times - 🔄 Inconsistent recording functionality - 🚫 Pause/resume creates separate recordings - ⚠️ Unresponsive buttons requiring multiple taps - 🔌 Poor iOS update compatibility - 📵 App fails to save dictations - 🗑️ Unable to delete files properly - ⚙️ Buggy performance after updates **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch losing all recordings - Pause and resume creates duplicate separate recordings - Files disappear after pausing for extended periods - App freezes when switching between record/stop cycles - Buttons unresponsive requiring multiple presses - Recording stops after a few seconds - Files deleted when attempting to send large files - App fails to load preventing access to saved work - Mark as final feature not working after updates - Constant freezing after recent iOS updates - Dictation not saving despite appearing to record - App incompatibility with newer iOS releases **Most requested features** - Apple Watch compatibility - Dropdown list for recipient email addresses - Image attachment capability - Playback speed adjustment for transcription - Zoom function for editing recordings - One-button upload instead of two-step process - Swipe-to-delete functionality - Completed items feedback indicator - QR code reader restoration - Walkie-talkie/Voxer-like integrated communication - MP3 output format option - Real-time transcription display ## Newest reviews (10 of 125) ### 2/5 — Slow buggy *2023-11-02* The app is slow buggy and takes takes so long to load. It will not record consistently. It needs to have bug fixes. Philips has been notoriously slow in catching up with new iOS releases. ### 3/5 — Keeps freezing *2022-09-23, version 4.6.34* So the last few recordings I have tried have been hard work, every time I stop and try to record again it freezes. I’ve had to turn off the app, go back into the recording and add on notes that way. It’s incredibly frustrating. Not sure if it’s to do with my recent iOS16 update, but if it carries on like this, I’ll have to find a new recorder which is a shame as this app was ticking all the boxes ### 4/5 — Recipient’s email address *2018-10-16, version 4.3.04* This is a good app. I’d like to see a drop down list for recipient email addresses, located under the Dictation Hub tab. I have two secretaries and have to manually type and retype their email address depending on who I want to receive the dictation file. ### 4/5 — Last update a bit problematic *2018-05-14, version 4.1.08* I’ve been using this in my medical practice for about 4-5 months now, and the last update made the “mark as final” feature not work anymore. I’ve sent a note to Philips, but no response from them. Still works well, but it’s kind of annoying to not be able to see which dictations have been sent and which haven’t. I’ll keep using it, and hope they fix it with the next update... ### 1/5 — I lost important records by using this app *2018-04-26* DON’T trust this garbage app especially if you are recording through Express feature, you will miss many files and you will not them because the app will not save them! ### 2/5 — Bring back the QR reader *2018-04-17, version 4.1.08* Typing the barcode sucks ### 4/5 — Review *2018-02-13* It’s really good app and it’s my first time using this app ### 5/5 — love this phillips voice recorder *2018-02-09, version 4.0.07* nice voice recorder that is handy and easy to use, would recommend to my other friends ### 5/5 — Nice application *2018-02-03* Really This is a great app, it will good for all, to make a voice record, very clear voice sound quality and helpful for me. Thanks for ### 5/5 — Best recording app ! *2018-02-02* Philips voice recorder is one of the best recording app out there it’s helps me a lot in school and it sounds so clear ... it’s very useful!! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Awful *2023-07-07, version 4.6.37* Sometimes the app doesn’t load so can end up losing all your work ### 1/5 — Gone off this app, sadly *2023-02-09, version 4.6.36* This app has started to crash on me. I see that the latest bug fix was supposed to deal with this, but mine only started crashing since the fix was announced. I do have the up to date version. Having to look at alternatives now as I can’t risk losing work and time. Unless you can advise? ### 1/5 — Be careful *2021-03-13* If you are recording important information you could lose it all for some bug in the app. I record a lot and i have lost around 3 important recorders. Yes i had to lose 3 records in order to realize the bug in the app. ### 1/5 — Does not save dictation *2020-04-20* Current version does not save dictation. Used to wrk but no longer. Avoid ### 1/5 — App deletes recordings, controls are clunky and vague, No support *2020-04-10* At the end of a very long recording, I tried to add another thought and the app ERASED the earlier 30 minutes of work and replaced it with my 5 second final thought. No way to get it back. ### 1/5 — Unreliable lately *2020-02-06* Lately the App is "losing" my dictation if I pause for more than a few minutes. It MAY appear again days later. Or may not. Sent a trouble ticket to Phillips 2 days ago. No word. ### 1/5 — Used to be good but now has a bug *2020-01-22, version 4.5.1* When you press pause part way through a dictation, then resume, rather than continuing with the same recording it starts a seperate new recording Also when you press a button in the app it often doesn’t respond - result being that you often have to press the same button 2 or even 3 times before it registers. App never had these problems before. In one of the updates they’ve made it worse rather than better ### 1/5 — Important audio disappeared while sending. *2018-09-21, version 4.2.04* I had thought this app was quite good and a life saver when I needed to record quickly. I tried to send a really really important peace of evidence to a insurance company and a window popped up saying it was too large and the audio disappeared. It’s completely gone 1245 are there but 3 has gone. I am so sick. ### 1/5 — It’s a dumb app *2018-06-17, version 4.2.04* When I want to share a recorded voice to a messenger،it warned me that the file is more than 10 mb , doesn’t sent and then erased that file whiteout any warning , what should I do now ؟ ### 1/5 — New update breaks app *2018-05-08* New update has caused the app to constantly freeze up. Please correct this glitch. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Stopped recording after one memo *2024-05-30, version 4.6.38* Not sure what is going on but it no longer works for more than a few seconds. I also can’t delete files. Not sure if I changed a setting or what but it’s very frustrating. ### 5/5 — What more could you need *2020-01-29, version 4.5.1* This App has been indispensable to my growing business. Together with the Philips SpeechLive service, it allows me to send all of my dictation directly from my phone to my admin team - with complete security, ticking all GDPR boxes along the way! The intuitive button layout and the ability to amend and organise my dictations is unrivalled by any other application I have tested. I hear rumours that an update version is soon to be released and I am truly excited to see how this can be developed into an even more valuable tool. Perhaps image attachment? That truly would set this apart from the competition... One thing is for sure, this app gets a thumbs up from me! ### 5/5 — Clinician *2019-12-19* This works well. I would like to k ow when it will be available on the Apple Watch? ### 5/5 — Very easy and intuitive *2019-05-06, version 4.4.17* Great simple to use dictation app for when I don’t have my professional device at hand ### 5/5 — Very easy to use, and very efficient *2018-04-17, version 4.1.08* This is the best voice app I have experienced. Extremely easy to set up, and the interface is clear and easy to use. This works perfect with SpeechLive and I’m looking forward to the release of mobile service where my dictations can be spent directly to my Enterprise environment. ### 5/5 — Phillips Voice Recorder *2018-02-13* This soo is awesome. Originally, I downloaded it on a request; however, it is brilliant! It has helped me dictate, record work info and helped with my Russian language advancement. 2 thumbs and twenty stats! ### 5/5 — Philips voice recorder *2018-02-10* One of the most useful apps available for students. Philips voice recorder has saved me so much time and boosted my note taking skills. Recordings are clear and it doesn’t kill your battery. ### 5/5 — Excellent voice recorder *2018-02-10* Being a struggling singer I need to do lots of recording which is why i tried this app Philip voice recording.. and surprisingly this app tirned out to be the best voice recording app i have ever used in my life so far .. it is very clear and very easy to use. Very happy with this app .. ### 5/5 — Great recorder app *2018-02-10* Philip voice recorder is very useful app. Clear voice recorder, easy to use and very useful app. ### 5/5 — Thanks *2018-02-09* Very useful for documenting --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*