# Private Recorder

> Securely record and store audio/video conversations and meetings. (iPhone/iPad app by Pradeep Yadav.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pradeep Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123417966)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.06/5 from 231 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 7 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-11-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946/reviews.md

## What is Private Recorder?

Private Recorder provides a unique functionality to record conversations, meetings, and other audios/videos and store in a secret place inside the app.


Key features -

*Record whatever you want.
*Saved files are listed in the order of recorded date/time.
*Secure recordings with a generic password screen.

*Always has proof of key conversations “just in case.”
*Delete or Rename file names so that you can save it with your choice.
*Quite useful in the following situations:
	- during negotiations for important contracts
	- at crime scenes
	- during lectures or meetings


And more important if you like the application, don’t forget to add/update your reviews.


Thank you for your liking!

Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.

Terms of Use: https://tinyurl.com/28wr5nst

## Key features

- Record audio and video
- Secure password protection
- Organized file listing
- Rename and delete files
- Proof of conversations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Upgrade To Pro | $19.99 | per 6 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads and Unlock Share | $23.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Private Recorder?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- 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
- App would likely have dangerous consequences for anyone using it to record privately
- Horrible service
- Scam alert
- Unreliable
- Not working properly
- Use less
- Camera only opens
- Needs more development
- Doesn't record with screen locked

**Most requested features**

- How to share or delete recordings
- Suppress orange mic indicator light
- Set different app icon/name
- Add a tracker for recordings
- Keep recording secretly while screen is locked
- Make everything on the app free
- Restore deleted voice recordings (recycle bin)
- Continue recording while phone is off
- Develop video recording for iPhone screen lock
- Option for black screen while recording
- Ability to use camera on lock screen

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app. But have questions

*2025-12-24, version 1.6*

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.

### 5/5 — So far so good

*2025-10-17, version 1.6*

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

### 1/5 — Worst app ever  it’s a shame I have to rate  one star to review this waste of space

*2025-07-06, version 1.6*

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

### 1/5 — Trash

*2025-06-21, version 1.5*

Took my money and doesn’t work

### 1/5 — None of my recordings sounds work

*2025-06-18, version 1.5*

I have years of recordings that I desperately need access to but none of them are working ? No sound. Last week all of them were playing back now they are not. What happened?

### 5/5 — Great simple app

*2025-02-27, version 1.4*

I purchased the Pro version and all works as intended. Great simple app for the purpose.

### 1/5 — Not good

*2024-11-21*

I recorded a very important conversation I need for a legal matter. I then upgraded so I could share. Now my audio files have no sound and I still can’t share. Support is yet to respond to me. I will be contacting Apple for a refund.

### 1/5 — Waste app

*2024-10-06*

Waste my 2 minutes and free data so don’t download it!

### 1/5 — Pay for more

*2024-08-16, version 1.4*

App wants money, if you want to live your files

### 5/5 — Funzionale

*2023-12-09*

Molto facile e funzionale

## Frequently asked questions about Private Recorder

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-06-23

Biometric authentication

### 1.6 — 2025-06-22

Bug Fixes

### 1.5 — 2025-04-21

Bug Fixes

### 1.4 — 2021-05-30

Bug Fixes

### 1.3 — 2021-05-27

Bug Fixes

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