# 420! vs re.corderUpdate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 420! at 100% against re.corderUpdate's 33%. 420! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 28 months). re.corderUpdate's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

re.corderUpdate is free to download; 420! costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

420! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 420! has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 420!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of re.corderUpdate's.

420! ships an update weekly, re.corderUpdate every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 420! | re.corderUpdate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/420/id1194325430/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorderupdate/id1547273775/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [More Voltage](https://appshunter.io/developer/945878747) | [ARTinoise](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537534588) |

## What reviewers say

### 420!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/420/id1194325430)

This app provides a simple alarm to remind you to take breaks. It's designed to help you relax and de-stress throughout your day. Available on iOS devices and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Customizable break reminders, iOS and Apple Watch support, Simple and intuitive interface, Promotes relaxation and stress relief

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### re.corderUpdate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorderupdate/id1547273775)

This utility app helps users update the firmware for their re.corder devices. It provides a straightforward tool for managing device software updates.

**Highlights:** Firmware update tool, Device management, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 420! free?

420! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is re.corderUpdate free?

re.corderUpdate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 420! or re.corderUpdate?

420! is rated higher. 420! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while re.corderUpdate averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do 420! or re.corderUpdate have ads?

Neither 420! nor re.corderUpdate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 420! or re.corderUpdate?

420! ships an update weekly, and re.corderUpdate every 28 months. Most recently, 420! was updated on October 9, 2026 and re.corderUpdate on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*