# PureAudio Live Recorder

> Intuitive audio recorder with noise reduction and unlimited recording time. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrea Electronics Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pureaudio-live-recorder/id361380894 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrea Electronics Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/361380897)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pureaudio-live-recorder/id361380894/reviews.md

## What is PureAudio Live Recorder?

PureAudio Live Recorder is an easy to use, intuitive recorder for capturing music, recitals, church services or precious family events and offers back ground noise reduction for crystal clear recordings of voice notes, lectures and interviews. With its almost unlimited recording time, you never have to worry about cutting off the end of a lecture or recital.

For even more options check out PureAudio Pro Recorder which gives you all of these features plus unlimited bookmarking for indexing long audio files; 10-band graphic equalizer for customizing your listening experience; aggressive PureAudio for recording in noisy environments; stereo recording for making surround sound recordings; beam forming for focusing where the microphone looks and reducing noise coming from the sides.

Features:

Application:
* Fast application start-up, for capturing quick impulse recordings.
* Intuitive simple to use interface.
* Background recording and playback so you can use your other applications.
* Automatic pause and resume when your recording or playback is interrupted by something such as a phone call.
* User guide for easy instruction to all features and functions. 
* Recordings can be transcribed on your PC by using speech to text applications like Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred Edition.

Audio:
* Patented digital noise reduction software to remove background noise from recordings. 
* Microphone sensitivity boost allows for far field recordings.
* Automatic boost reduction helps eliminate microphone clipping and recording distortion.  
* Speaker volume boost to amplify weak recordings.
* Automatic speaker boost reduction to eliminate distortion when set too high.
* Microphone input level VU meters.
* Record and playback using your Bluetooth headset. Works with all versions of the iPhone, iPad 2 and newer, and iPod touch 4th generation and newer. 
* Four different sampling rates to control the size and quality of the recordings.
* Three different recording formats: WAVE, CAF, AIFF

Recording & Playback Functions:
* Voice activated recordings (VOX), stop recording silence.
* Fast forward and fast reverse during playback using finger swipe gestures, or by using the audio position slider.
* Append to existing recordings.
* Single button to play all recordings.
* Pause during recording or playback. 
* Easy navigation between recordings, using finger swipe gestures.

Recording Storage:
* Recording time only limited by the amount of free memory and system file size limitations. 
* Organize, store and retrieve recordings using editable category folders. 
* Automatic numbering helps keep recordings organized in sequence. 
* Rename recordings.
* Easy to move recordings to different categories.
* View detailed information about recordings.
* View recordings by category, or view recordings in all categories at once.
* Add, delete, rename and rearrange recording categories.
* Delete all recordings. 

Transfer Recordings:
* Transfer recordings to your computer using iTunes File Sharing.
* Transfer recordings to your computer using Wi-Fi Sync.
* Email your recordings - not just as a link.

## Key features

- Background noise reduction
- Unlimited recording time
- Intuitive interface
- Voice activated recording
- Multiple recording formats
- Organize recordings by category
- Transfer recordings to computer

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pureaudio-live-recorder/id361380894/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works great, good sound quality

*2020-12-08, version 6.4*

I’m a singing teacher, and I use this app in the studio to record student performances and resources for students. Sound quality is great, easy sharing via email (I email, and moments later, the student has received the recording on their own device). WiFi sync makes it easy to download files to my Mac. Love this app!

### 4/5 — Needs update

*2018-01-11, version 6.1*

Has some bugs. Interface for switching between recording and file management awkward. Fails to start new recording and switch to record mode from file categories.

### 1/5 — Not what I expected for a paid app

*2017-03-28, version 6.1*

Poor quality when used for live music. Expected much more. Free apps seem to do a better job for my purposes so I'm sad to have spent the money on this.

### 5/5 — Works fine

*2016-12-04, version 6.1*

Works fine

### 5/5 — Woo

*2015-10-24, version 4.3*

Good. Doesn't use storage up. Really clear loud recording. Can record for hours. Doesn't have annoying button press sounds.

### 5/5 — CindyChap

*2014-06-28, version 4.3*

This app has everything you need for class lectures. Records very well, playback is very clear, you can append to recording even after closing out of it, you can bookmark, you can playback through Bluetooth speaker. Tech support is awesome and answered all my questions and had Bluetooth speaker support up and running in about a week after my email which was just in time because my classes were starting the very next day. Upgraded to pureaudio live pro. Very satisfied all around

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2013-12-24, version 4.1*

Downloaded to iphone 5. Tried to record. Nothing. It kept making files but it wasn't recording anything in those files.

### 5/5 — Excellent audio quality

*2012-03-17, version 2.9*

What a difference the noise cancellation makes.  Great job

### 2/5 — It would be awesome if it would sync.....

*2012-02-29, version 2.9*

I downloaded this app to use with Dragon Natrually Speaking. I had been using a sony digital recorder that would sync with my computer.  Since I upgraded to Windows 7 64 bit Sony does not provide a driver for my now useless expensive digital recorder. I was so excited to see Nuance recommend this app.  Unfortunately even though I have wifi connected on my phone and my computer is on the same wifi and connected, the app says no wifi connection is present.  
Hopefully this is a bug that will be fixed.  I really dont want to spend 150 bucks on another digital recorder.  The quality of the recording and the convenience are awesome....but useless without the sync.  Will review again if support gets back to me and fixes the problem.  The website had no immediate support.  I sent an email.  Fingers crossed!

### 4/5 — Works as Advertised

*2011-03-13, version 2.3*

I use this app primarily to record myself reading the stuff I highlight on the books I read (sort of like making my own audio book).  The app works as advertised and the noise canceling capability works very well.  The recording quality is very good (for voice), and the file size is manageable at about 1 MB per minute.

I did find one bug.  If you create a recording and then give that recording a different name (say from Memo1 to Chapter 1), the app will no longer allow you to append to your existing recording.  So, if you want to keep appending to your previous recordings, do not rename it unless you are absolutely sure you will no longer append to it.  Other than that, I would have given this app a 5 star.

## Frequently asked questions about PureAudio Live Recorder

### What is PureAudio Live Recorder?

PureAudio Live Recorder is an easy-to-use application designed for capturing high-quality audio recordings. It features background noise reduction, unlimited recording time, and intuitive tools for organizing and managing your audio files.

### What devices does PureAudio Live Recorder support?

PureAudio Live Recorder works with all versions of the iPhone, iPad 2 and newer, and iPod touch 4th generation and newer.

### How much does PureAudio Live Recorder cost?

PureAudio Live Recorder is a paid application priced at $4.99.

### Does PureAudio Live Recorder have ads?

Based on the provided information, there is no indication that PureAudio Live Recorder contains advertisements.

### Can I record audio in noisy environments with PureAudio Live Recorder?

Yes, PureAudio Live Recorder includes patented digital noise reduction software to remove background noise. It also offers microphone sensitivity boost for far-field recordings and automatic boost reduction to prevent clipping.

### How are recordings organized in PureAudio Live Recorder?

Recordings can be organized, stored, and retrieved using editable category folders. The app also features automatic numbering and allows for easy renaming, moving, and rearranging of recordings and categories.

### What is the update frequency of PureAudio Live Recorder?

The latest version of PureAudio Live Recorder is 6.4, and it was last updated on November 14, 2020. This suggests an update frequency of approximately once every few years.

### What are the recording formats available in PureAudio Live Recorder?

PureAudio Live Recorder supports three different recording formats: WAVE, CAF, and AIFF, allowing users to choose based on their quality and size requirements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.4 — 2020-11-14

Updated to support IOS 14.2

### 6.3 — 2018-07-21

Removed restrictions for emailing large recordings. If you attempt to email a recording that is larger than accepted by email servers, you will be given the option to use Email Drop. Email Drop uploads the recording to the iCloud and sends a link which can be used to download the recording.

### 6.2 — 2018-05-15

Updated User Guide and other minor changes

### 6.1 — 2016-06-04

Minor bug fixes and UI updates.

### 6.0 — 2016-03-22

PureAudio Live Recorder is now a universal app, which means that in addition to running on iPhones it now also runs on iPads. 

iOS 9 bug fixes.

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## More apps by Andrea Electronics Corporation

- [PureAudio Plus Recorder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pureaudio-plus-recorder/id1177036707)

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