Comparison

Just Press Record vs PicoRecorder

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

PicoRecorder

Features
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This app is a simple voice recorder focused on real-time, on-device transcription. It transcribes audio as you record, and works even without an internet connection. Your audio and transcripts are never uploaded to any cloud service. # Key Features - Real-time transcription on your device - Fully offline support - No cloud upload — all data stays on your device - Simple AI-powered summaries # Usage - Free for up to 5 recordings with transcription - With the Unlimited pack, you can record and transcribe **without limits** Ideal for meetings, interviews, and quick voice notes — a simple and private way to turn speech into text instantly.

Screenshots

Just Press Record4 screens
PicoRecorder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PicoRecorder at Free against Just Press Record's $6.99. Just Press Record's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On ads 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

PicoRecorder is free to download; Just Press Record costs $6.99 up front. PicoRecorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Just Press Record asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Just Press Record versus PicoRecorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust Press RecordPicoRecorder
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpen Planet Softwarepostalk株式会社

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

PicoRecorder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Just Press Record

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PicoRecorder

One-time1
  • Unlimited Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Just Press Record free?
Just Press Record costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PicoRecorder free?
PicoRecorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Just Press Record or PicoRecorder have ads?
Neither Just Press Record nor PicoRecorder shows ads.

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