# Call Record NOW vs Call Recorder Alive

The clearest difference is rating: Call Record NOW at 4.3 against Call Recorder Alive's 3.7. Call Record NOW also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 15) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Call Recorder Alive's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call Record NOW sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Call Recorder Alive sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Call Record NOW holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Record NOW has 2.2K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Call Record NOW's written reviews are positive against 35% of Call Recorder Alive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Call Record NOW ships an update every 3 weeks, Call Recorder Alive every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Record NOW | Call Recorder Alive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-record-now/id1240424929/reviews)** | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-recorder-alive/id1487671428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **35.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Callcentric, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/454823206) | [Alive Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/521194813) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Call Recorder Alive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-recorder-alive/id1487671428)

Record incoming and outgoing phone calls automatically on your iPhone. Manage, download, export, and share your conversations with ease. Offers unlimited recordings and call duration during a free trial period.

**Highlights:** Record incoming calls, Record outgoing calls, Unlimited recordings, Unlimited call duration, Manage recordings, Download recordings, Share recordings

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Call Recorder | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Call Recorder | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Call Recorder | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Call Recorder | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Call Recorder | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Call Recorder | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Call Recorder | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good quality recording
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Convenient for note-taking
- 👍 Great for recording important calls
- 👍 Amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot connect to server
- ❌ Registration issues
- ❌ Payment issues
- ❌ App doesn't work
- ❌ Misleading subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to server
- Cannot register phone number
- App doesn't work after payment
- App error
- Cannot verify phone number

**Requested features**

- Easier button for recording
- Option to back up to iCloud


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Record NOW free?

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

### Is Call Recorder Alive free?

Call Recorder Alive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Call Record NOW or Call Recorder Alive?

Call Record NOW is rated higher. Call Record NOW averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Call Recorder Alive averages 3.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Call Record NOW or Call Recorder Alive have ads?

Neither Call Record NOW nor Call Recorder Alive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Call Record NOW or Call Recorder Alive?

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

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