# Recording App vs Call Record NOW

The clearest difference is monetization model: Call Record NOW at free with in-app purchases against Recording App's subscription. Call Record NOW also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.9). Recording App's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 29%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recording App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Call Record NOW sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Call Record NOW holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Recording App's written reviews are positive against 29% of Call Record NOW's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recording App | Call Record NOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recording-app-rec-all/id1191605967/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-record-now/id1240424929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.8% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 90 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Appsverse Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430200227) | [Callcentric, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/454823206) |

## What reviewers say

### Recording App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recording-app-rec-all/id1191605967)

This application allows users to record incoming and outgoing phone calls, both domestic and international. It offers unlimited recording capabilities, with features to manage, listen to, transcribe, and share recordings. Recordings are available quickly after call completion and can be used for various purposes like interviews or business conversations.

**Highlights:** Unlimited call recording, Record incoming and outgoing calls, Manage, listen, and delete recordings, Transcribe audio recordings, Share and email recordings, Fast recording availability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2nd Phone Number | $6.99 | per month |
| 2nd Phone Number Line 1 | $6.99 | per month |
| Phone Recorder Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Phone Recorder Monthly Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly with Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| 500 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Excellent call recording quality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient call recording feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and unauthorized charges
- 🐛 Unreliable recording and playback issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Calls not recording properly
- Recordings not accessible after call
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- More transparent pricing and trial options
- Improved transcription accuracy


### Call Record NOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-record-now/id1240424929)

Easily record all your incoming and outgoing phone calls with unlimited usage. Playback, manage, and share your recordings as MP3 files via email, cloud storage, or other apps. Offers a free trial for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Record incoming calls, Record outgoing calls, Playback and manage recordings, Share recordings as MP3, Unlimited recordings and playbacks, Free trial available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited recording and playback | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited recording & playback | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited recording & playback | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited recording & playback | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited recording & playback | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited recording and playback | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited recording & playback | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited recording & playback | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited recording & playback | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited recording & playback | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable recordings
- 💡 Useful for important calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable recordings
- 🐛 Recordings not saved
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🔒 Poor customer service
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving
- Calls not recording properly
- App crashing or not working
- Issues with new phone numbers

**Requested features**

- Automatic call recording option
- Ability to trim/edit recordings
- Better audio quality
- Improved reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recording App free?

Recording App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Call Record NOW free?

Call Record NOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Recording App or Call Record NOW?

Call Record NOW is rated higher. Recording App averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Call Record NOW averages 4.3 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Recording App or Call Record NOW have ads?

Neither Recording App nor Call Record NOW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Recording App or Call Record NOW?

Recording App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Call Record NOW every 3 weeks. Most recently, Recording App was updated on November 6, 2026 and Call Record NOW on November 6, 2026.

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