Comparison

Just Press Record vs SereniBrain

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • One-tap recording
  • Automatic transcription
  • iCloud syncing
  • Audio and text editing
  • Hands-free Siri recording
  • Apple Watch app
  • Searchable transcripts
Features
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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.

About

SereniBrain

This tool uses brain-computer interface technology to guide users through meditation scenarios. It helps individuals learn meditation techniques to achieve relaxation for both body and mind. The app provides assessments, real-time feedback, and detailed analysis reports.

Highlights
  • Meditation State Assessment
  • Real-time Neural Feedback
  • Meditation Analysis Reports
  • Premium Practice Content
Features
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"SereniBrain" is a tool that integrates brain-computer interface technology with meditation scenarios, aimed at helping more people learn meditation and relax both body and mind. App Features: Meditation State Assessment, Real-time Neural Feedback, Meditation Analysis Reports, Premium Practice Content.

Screenshots

Just Press Record4 screens
SereniBrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SereniBrain at Free against Just Press Record's $6.99. SereniBrain also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Just Press Record's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 13) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SereniBrain 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SereniBrain holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Press Record has 1.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Just Press Record's written reviews are positive against 100% of SereniBrain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Press Record ships an update every 5 weeks, SereniBrain every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Just Press Record versus SereniBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust Press RecordSereniBrain
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (1.5K ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB343 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOpen Planet Software华南脑控(广东)智能科技有限公司

Customer experience

Just Press Record

All ratings1,522 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews1,002 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral9.9%
Negative27.3%

SereniBrain

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SereniBrain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Just Press Record

No in-app purchases

None

SereniBrain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Press Record free?
Just Press Record costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SereniBrain free?
SereniBrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Just Press Record or SereniBrain?
SereniBrain is rated higher. Just Press Record averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while SereniBrain averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Just Press Record or SereniBrain have ads?
Neither Just Press Record nor SereniBrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just Press Record or SereniBrain?
Just Press Record ships an update every 5 weeks, and SereniBrain every 4 weeks. Most recently, Just Press Record was updated on October 26, 2026 and SereniBrain on October 27, 2026.

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