# SimpleMic — Audio Recorder & Voice Memos

> Elegant iPhone audio recorder with gesture controls and advanced recording modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Velocity Raptor Incorporated.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemic/id546037865 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260)
- Category: Utilities, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 1,669 App Store ratings · 176 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemic/id546037865/reviews.md

## What is SimpleMic?

The best audio and voice recorder for iPhone just got better! All new for iOS 12, support for Siri Shortcuts!

SimpleMic is the fast and elegant audio recorder that makes capturing sound on your iOS device a delightful experience. Now featuring iCloud Drive sync, it has never been easier to collect all your audio on all of your devices!

Completely redesigned  from the ground up for iOS 12 and with usability in mind, SimpleMic  takes advantage of the entire screen to provide gesture based controls atop a beautifully presented user interface. Swipe left or right to start recording and you'll instantly be treated to a vivid glowing level meter as the microphone captures crystal clear audio. Swipe up or down to reveal three different recording modes, each taylor made for specific real-world situations. Ever needed to start recording as soon as the band starts playing or the lecturer speaks? "Sound Activated" mode will quietly wait until the microphone picks up enough sound, then will quickly start recording, even capturing audio from a few seconds prior to make sure you get a perfect recording every time. How about that annoying rattling sound you used to get at the start of every audio recording, you know, that familiar sound of your device being set on the desk after you tap the "record" button and place it down? We hate that too, which is why we also built a "No Motion Activated" mode. Just swipe and place your device where you need to, SimpleMic will wait for it to be completely still for a few moments before starting your recording. No more click-clacks or thuds, just the sweet sounds of your beautiful voice. Finally, if you can't waste even a split second, enable the "Record on Start" option to start recording automatically when you launch the app.

But the awesomeness doesn't stop once you're done recording, SimpleMic is as functional under the hood as it is above. Dive in to the recordings list to access and manage all your audio in one place. Every recording gets tagged by date and geo location, but you can easily choose your own label and add notes. And most importantly, SimpleMic offers some of the most comprehensive sharing and uploading functionality of any such app on the market today. Every recording is stored in iCloud and thus backed up and secure. If you need to get audio files off of your device, we have you covered there as well, all of your recordings will be available on your Mac running OS X Yosemite in iCloud Drive. Or, upload/open the audio files directly to Email, SoundCloud, Dropbox, Evernote, or any other app on your device that supports opening audio files. 

All these great features and much much more…

FEATURES

• Beautifully designed, gesture-based user interface makes it a breeze to effortlessly record audio.
• Gorgeous glowing level meter gives a dazzling realtime representation of your audio.
• 3 recording modes help you capture great sounding audio anytime, anywhere. 
• "Record on Start" option to start recording automatically when app launches. 
• Support for "Start Recording" and "Show Last Recording" via Siri shortcuts.
• Includes Apple Watch app, record directly on your watch, recordings automatically synced to your device and iCloud.
• Record any device audio, including audio produced by other apps.
• Automatic geo-tagging as well as custom labels and notes. 
• iCloud Drive syncing. 
• Upload directly to Email, SoundCloud or Dropbox
• Send recorded audio to other apps installed on your device (including Evernote, GDrive, and MS Sky Drive).
• Multiple app color themes included, with the ability to unlock even more.
• Fully optimized for VoiceOver users. 

We truly believe we've created the most efficient, functional, yet beautiful audio recorder for iOS and sincerely hope you'll agree. Get SimpleMic today!

SimpleMic: Fast, Elegant, Audio Recording

## Key features

- Gesture-based user interface
- Sound Activated recording mode
- No Motion Activated recording mode
- Record on Start option
- iCloud Drive sync
- Tagging and notes for recordings
- Comprehensive sharing and uploading

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Finer Things Color Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planetary Color Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of SimpleMic?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great sound quality
- 📱 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 🔒 Secure recordings
- 🎨 Simple and clean interface

**Cons**

- 💰 Limited features without paid upgrade
- 🔇 No stereo recording on iPhone
- 🤔 Unclear where recordings are stored
- 🤖 Unreliable watch app functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Recordings stop unexpectedly during calls
- Playback issues when device goes to sleep
- Renaming files in iCloud doesn't sync back to app

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to record in layers or tracks
- Include audio waveform visualization
- Allow recordings to be shared without paid upgrade
- Implement a complication for quick access from Apple Watch

## Recent user reviews (10 of 176)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemic/id546037865/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Snoring

*2026-02-10, version 1.7.2*

Repulsive and keeps you awake!

### 3/5 — Great app for recording on the watch however, on the iPhone, it’s not able to record and stereo

*2025-10-13*

This app does provide really good quality sound when recording on the watch and the sound is not too bad when recording on the iPhone however, the audio is still in mono and it would be really cool if this app would be able to get an update to allow it to take advantage of the stereo recording capabilities available on the newer iPhones and in the newer operating system. If that happens with the iPhone app, I would be willing to give it a better reading, but for what I can do it is very simple. Also, another suggestion is that there is an Apple Watch app however, unfortunately the app does not have the ability for you to add as a complication on your watch face so that does make it a little more challenging to get to because you have to open the app from your apps list instead of adding a complication to your watch face so if you’re wanting to record something very quickly, you have to have the app open already so that you can start the recording. If you could have the ability on the Watch app to allow the app to be added as a complication to your watch face that would make the watch app even better. Overall, it is a good app and still does give really good sound. They’re also a little bit of background noise that is happening where if that could be brought down and you didn’t hear some of the static in the background that would make the recording even that much clearer. But overall, it is still a good app. I hope this is able to be continued to be developed in the future..

### 5/5 — A hidden gem I almost gatekeep it😭

*2025-09-01*

Downloaded when it was new and wow- Its so seamlessly easy to navigate but gives studio quality and interacts so friendly wit other apps even has a mic the “irig” that’s whose compatible with it him them now it’s just I can make an EP in my car… crazy 💜😩

### 1/5 — Check cra

*2025-08-29*

Cra

### 5/5 — المشرفه

*2025-05-06, version 1.7.2*

المشرفه

### 5/5 — A Dream

*2024-10-08, version 1.7.2*

A Dream

### 5/5 — I love the simple Mike is very cool easy to use thank you!

*2024-06-03, version 1.7.2*

love the simple Mike is very cool easy to use thank

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2024-05-14, version 1.7.2*

Works great!

### 5/5 — اززدددز

*2024-02-21, version 1.7.2*

ورزز

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2024-02-12, version 1.7.2*

Actually clear plays and records even when I am not on that screen.

## Frequently asked questions about SimpleMic

### What does SimpleMic do?

SimpleMic is an audio and voice recorder for iPhone designed to make capturing sound a delightful experience. It offers a beautifully presented user interface with gesture-based controls for effortless recording, multiple recording modes tailored for specific situations, and robust management and sharing features.

### What are the key recording features of SimpleMic?

Key features include a gesture-based interface for easy recording, a vivid glowing level meter, and three distinct recording modes: 'Sound Activated' to start recording when sound is detected, 'No Motion Activated' to avoid initial thuds by waiting for stillness, and 'Record on Start' to begin recording automatically upon app launch.

### How much does SimpleMic cost?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available. Specific details on what features or content are unlocked via in-app purchases are not provided in the description.

### What devices is SimpleMic compatible with?

SimpleMic is designed for iPhone and is compatible with iOS 12 and later. It also offers integration with iCloud Drive, making recordings accessible on Macs running OS X Yosemite.

### What are common use cases for SimpleMic?

Common use cases include recording lectures, interviews, musical performances, personal voice notes, or any situation where capturing clear audio is important. The 'Sound Activated' and 'No Motion Activated' modes are particularly useful for hands-free or specific environmental recordings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.2 — 2018-10-03

Update including fixes for iPhone XS Max display issues.

1.1.0: 

iOS 12 is here, and we've got you covered with an all new update to SimpleMic that introduces support for Siri Shortcuts. With a "Start Recording" and "Show Last Recording" action, you can create your own voice shortcuts to interact with your audio in a snap or add recording support to your workflows in the Shortcuts app.

### 1.7.1 — 2018-10-02

A quick update that fixes a crash when trying to record on Apple Watch.

1.1.0: 

iOS 12 is here, and we've got you covered with an all new update to SimpleMic that introduces support for Siri Shortcuts. With a "Start Recording" and "Show Last Recording" action, you can create your own voice shortcuts to interact with your audio in a snap or add recording support to your workflows in the Shortcuts app.

### 1.7.0 — 2018-09-20

iOS 12 is here, and we've got you covered with an all new update to SimpleMic that introduces support for Siri Shortcuts. With a "Start Recording" and "Show Last Recording" action, you can create your own voice shortcuts to interact with your audio in a snap or add recording support to your workflows in the Shortcuts app.

### 1.6.6 — 2017-11-01

Quick update to fix an issue with the recordings list.

** Last Update **

Buckle up! This update brings iOS 11 and watchOS 4 support. Here are some highlights:
- All new custom recording interface for Apple Watch
- Recording on Apple Watch continues in the background even while you use other apps or lower your wrist.
- Lifted the length limit for Apple Watch recordings.
- Fixed a bug that prevented recordings from transfering from Apple Watch to iPhone.
- Added better support for various iOS devices.

### 1.6.5 — 2017-10-19

Buckle up! This update brings iOS 11 and watchOS 4 support. Here are some highlights:
- All new custom recording interface for Apple Watch
- Recording on Apple Watch continues in the background even while you use other apps or lower your wrist.
- Lifted the length limit for Apple Watch recordings.
- Fixed a bug that prevented recordings from transfering from Apple Watch to iPhone.
- Added better support for various iOS devices.

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