Just Press Record vs Curead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Just Press Record
Effortlessly capture audio moments with one-tap recording, automatic transcription, and seamless syncing across all your Apple devices. Edit audio and text, share easily, and organize your recordings with powerful search and organizational tools.
- One-tap recording
- Automatic transcription
- iCloud syncing
- Audio and text editing
- Hands-free Siri recording
- Apple Watch app
- Searchable transcripts
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Just Press Record is the ultimate audio recorder bringing one tap recording, transcription and iCloud syncing to all your devices. You can edit your audio and transcriptions right inside the app and even start a new recording completely hands-free with Siri! Life is full of moments we would rather not forget - like your child’s first words, an important meeting or spontaneous idea. Capture these moments effortlessly on iPhone, iPad, Mac or for ultimate convenience, Apple Watch. RECORD • One tap to start, stop, pause and resume recording. • Start and stop recording from the Lock Screen, Control Centre, the Action Button, Shortcuts, Siri, the Widget, a 3D Touch Quick Action or via the URL scheme. • Unlimited recording time. • Record discretely in the background. • Choose to record from the built-in mic, AirPods or external microphones. • Record independently on Apple Watch and sync later. PLAY • Seek backwards and forwards during playback. • Adjustable playback speed. TRANSCRIBE • Turn speech into searchable text. • Support for over 30 languages, independent of your device's language setting. • Synchronized text highlighting and audio playback. • Format as you record with punctuation commands. EDIT • Audio - visualise your audio in the waveform view and cut out the parts you don’t need. • Text - make corrections and add new text to your transcriptions. SHARE • Share audio and text to other apps. • Share easily to social media as a video clip. • Share to iTunes on Mac or PC via USB cable. • Print a hard copy of your transcripts. • Share audio files from other apps to Just Press Record. ORGANISATION • View recent recordings or browse your library by date and time. • Search by filename or transcription content. • Dedicated tab for quick access to recordings made on Apple Watch. • Rename recordings. • Slide Over and Split View support on iPad. • Add a badge to the app icon showing the number of unplayed recordings. STORAGE • Choose to store recordings in iCloud Drive or locally on-device. • Recordings stored in iCloud Drive automatically sync across all your devices. • Recordings stored locally benefit from Files app integration and automatic iTunes File Sharing. • Transcriptions are stored within the audio file. PRO-AUDIO • Support for stereo recording from the built-in microphone on supported devices. • Support for high quality external microphones connected via the Lightning Port. • Customisable Audio Settings to enhance your recording experience. • File types include WAV, AIF or standard iTunes M4A (ACC). • High quality audio up to 96kHz / 24-bit. ACCESSIBILITY • VoiceOver support throughout the app. • Magic Tap gesture to start / stop a recording. APPLE WATCH Just Press Record includes an Apple Watch app that gives you the freedom to record anywhere, even when your iPhone is not around. • Start recording with a single tap on the Complication. • Record discretely in the background. • Unlimited recording time. • Recordings automatically transfer to iPhone for transcription and iCloud syncing. • Listen to recent recordings through the built-in speaker or AirPods. • Adjust volume with the Digital Crown. • Pause recording with a downward swipe. • Accessibility support with VoiceOver, reduced motion and support for the extra large Complication template. IMPORTANT: • Just Press Record does not record phone calls or audio from other apps. • Transcription requires a good, clean audio signal. Avoid recording in noisy environments and ensure the microphone is positioned close to the source. • URL scheme implemented by Just Press Record can be found on our FAQ page.
Curead
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Introducing Curead – Your Ultimate Newsletter Companion! Drowning in newsletters? Say goodbye to email overload and hello to streamlined content curation with Curead! Our innovative app transforms the way you interact with your favorite email-based newsletters, ensuring you never miss out on the articles that matter most to you. Why Curead? Effortless Organization: Dive into a clutter-free feed where your newsletter content is not just collected, but intelligently organized for your convenience. Never Miss a Beat: With Curead, every article from your subscribed newsletters is at your fingertips. Gone are the days of sifting through emails to find that one article you wanted to read. Maximize Your Reading: Unleash the full potential of your newsletters. No more skimming through 10 articles in one go; consume content at your pace, ensuring you get the most out of every piece. Features That Set Us Apart: Seamless Subscription Management: Subscribe and manage your newsletter preferences all in one place. Our app does the heavy lifting, so you don't have to. Smart Article Retrieval: Our technology extracts articles from received emails, delivering them directly to a dedicated feed. Easy access means you're always just a tap away from quality content. Read on Your Terms: With Curead, you decide when and what to read. Our intuitive interface makes finding and enjoying content simpler than ever. Join the Curead Community Today! Elevate your reading experience and discover why Curead is the must-have app for newsletter enthusiasts everywhere. Don't let valuable content slip through the cracks. Download Curead now and transform your newsletter chaos into a curated collection of knowledge and insights. Ready to revolutionize the way you read newsletters? Curead is here to make it happen. Get started now and take the first step towards a more organized, enjoyable reading journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Curead at Free against Just Press Record's $6.99. Curead also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Just Press Record's advantage is chart position (#10 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Curead is free to download; Just Press Record costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Just Press Record | Curead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #10 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Open Planet Software | Matus Koperniech |
Bugs and requests
Just Press Record
Reported bugs
2 issues- Recordings disappearing or not syncing
- Transcription process freezing or failing
Requested features
4 requests- Option to edit transcriptions
- Ability to create custom folders/tags
- Discreet recording mode without visual indicators
- Background recording without interruptions
Curead
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Just Press Record
No in-app purchases
Curead
No in-app purchases









