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Private Recorder

Private Recorder

by Pradeep Yadav

234 ratings
40 reviews
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Released
November 20, 2017
Updated
June 23, 2026

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Pradeep Yadav
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About

Record audio and video discreetly and store it securely within the application. This tool offers password protection and file management options for your recordings. It's useful for documenting important conversations, lectures, or meetings.

✓Record audio and video
✓Secure password protection
✓Organized file listing
✓Rename and delete files
✓Proof of conversations
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What users say about Private Recorder

Reviews of Private Recorder are mostly negative: the Utilities app is rated 4.1/5 from 234 App Store ratings. What users like most: great simple app, works as intended. Top complaints: recordings have no sound, app stops recording when screen is off. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great simple app
  • 👍Works as intended
  • 👍Very easy and functional
  • 👍Good recorder
  • 👍Password protection
  • 👍Free and good
  • 👍Super Awesome
  • 👍Best one found

Negative things

  • 🐛Recordings have no sound
  • 🐛App stops recording when screen is off
  • 🐛App stops recording when switching apps
  • 🐛Noticeable recording indicator
  • 🐛No way to delete recordings
  • 🐛No way to erase recordings
  • 🐛Paid for Pro, still asking to upgrade
  • 🐛Audio files have no sound
  • 🐛Cannot share recordings
  • 🐛App doesn't always play back recordings
  • 🐛Video recording doesn't work
  • 🐛Not secret, no black screen option
  • 🐛Useless silent sound feed
  • 🐛Takes money, doesn't work
  • 🐛Waste of space
  • 🐛Waste of time and data
  • 🐛App wants money for files
  • 🐛Phone does everything better
  • 🐛No privacy
  • 🐛Dangerous consequences for private recording
  • 🐛Horrible service
  • 🐛Scam alert
  • 🐛Unreliable
  • 🐛Not working properly
  • 🐛Use less
  • 🐛Camera only opens
  • 🐛Needs more development
  • 🐛Doesn't record with screen locked
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What's New in Private Recorder

1.7

June 23, 2026

Biometric authentication

3

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Deja de grabar cuando bloqueas el teléfono

No tiene nada de private, se ve mientras grabas una luz verde
HNHumano natural

Great app. But have questions

Not sure how to share or delete recordings. It would be great if we could suppress orange mic indicator light and set a different app icon/name. Please let me know where I can get help.
Hhelloimakereviews

So far so good

I am making videos of Jack talking or ranting about something during the night or just being funny. It is working fine
AAnshid54

Worst app ever it’s a shame I have to rate one star to review this waste of space

Waste of programming I’m gutted I have to rate you one star to say this
Ssp8719

Trash

Took my money and doesn’t work
Jjohninho157
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Reported Bugs

23 issues

Recordings have no sound

Bug

App stops recording when screen is off

Bug

App stops recording when switching apps

Bug

Noticeable recording indicator

Bug

No way to delete recordings

Bug

No way to erase recordings

Bug

Paid for Pro, still asking to upgrade

Bug

Audio files have no sound

Bug

Cannot share recordings

Bug

App doesn't always play back recordings

Bug

Video recording doesn't work

Bug

Not secret, no black screen option

Bug

Useless silent sound feed

Bug

Takes money, doesn't work

Bug

App would likely have dangerous consequences for anyone using it to record privately

Bug

Horrible service

Bug

Scam alert

Bug

Unreliable

Bug

Not working properly

Bug

Use less

Bug

Camera only opens

Bug

Needs more development

Bug

Doesn't record with screen locked

Bug
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Requested Features

11 requests

How to share or delete recordings

Feature

Suppress orange mic indicator light

Feature

Set different app icon/name

Feature

Add a tracker for recordings

Feature

Keep recording secretly while screen is locked

Feature

Make everything on the app free

Feature

Restore deleted voice recordings (recycle bin)

Feature

Continue recording while phone is off

Feature

Develop video recording for iPhone screen lock

Feature

Option for black screen while recording

Feature

Ability to use camera on lock screen

Feature

FAQ

What does Private Recorder do?

Private Recorder allows you to record audio and video conversations, meetings, and other important events. These recordings are then stored securely within the app, protected by a password.

How are recordings secured?

Recordings are secured with a generic password screen, ensuring that only authorized users can access them. You can also rename or delete files to manage your saved content.

Is Private Recorder free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. Subscriptions are available for enhanced features and will automatically renew unless turned off in your account settings.

What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is useful for documenting important negotiations, recording at crime scenes for evidence, or saving lectures and meetings for later review. It provides a way to always have proof of key conversations.

Can I manage my subscription?

Yes, you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. The current subscription cannot be canceled during the active period.