Comparison

Call Record NOW vs Call Recorder

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

Head to head
About

Call Record NOW

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
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Call recorder for iPhone with unlimited usage. Record any incoming or outgoing phone call on your iPhone. From within the app, Call Record Now allows you to: • Record incoming calls • Record outgoing calls • Playback and manage your call recordings • Share call recordings OVERVIEW Call Record Now is a call recorder which: • Includes a free trial, with full functionality • Unlimited phone call recordings and playbacks • No per-minute fees, "coins", or additional usage credits required • Get setup and recording in less than a minute HOW TO RECORD CALLS • Follow the setup guide within the app to setup your iPhone • Then see in-app instructions (also shown in screenshots, or below) PLAY AND MANAGE YOUR CALL RECORDINGS You can playback recordings within the app: • Recordings available typically seconds after you end the call • Play, pause, back 10 or forward 30 seconds • Playback at normal, 0.5, 1.5 or 2x speeds • Play via the iPhone earpiece, speaker, or over AirPlay • Label / delete your recordings SHARE CALLS YOU RECORDED Share your recorded calls from within the app as an MP3 via: • email • iMessage / SMS • iCloud Drive • 3rd party apps (Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, etc) AFTER YOUR FREE TRIAL OR PAID SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES • You can still play and share recordings made prior to the expiration • You can continue to make new recordings • Subscribe to play/share recordings made after trial/subscription has expired PAID SUBSCRIPTION • All subscriptions provide unlimited recordings, playbacks, and sharing during the subscription period • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Your iTunes Account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Your subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of the free trial period we offer will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Free trial only available once OTHER Please keep the following in mind when using the app: • Call-in numbers used for recording are available in the US, Canada, UK • We store call recordings on our network for 30 days • You must open the app to download your call recordings • Recordings not downloaded to the app within 30 days will not be accessible • Deleting a recording from the app is permanent • Backup recordings by backing up your iPhone (iTunes and/or iCloud backup), and/or sharing specific recordings via: email, iCloud, 3rd party services (Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, etc.) • Call recording may be illegal in your area. It is your responsibility to check your local laws to determine whether you can legally record calls RECORD A CALL YOU MAKE: 1. In the app, tap the "Start Recording" button 2. Your iPhone will place a phone call to your recording call-in number and you'll hear a beep 3. Tap the + icon in the Phone app to add a call, and call the person you want to record 4. Once connected, tap the merge icon in the Phone app to merge both calls 5. When done, disconnect all calls and see the app for your recording RECORD A CALL YOU RECEIVE / ARE ALREADY ON: 1. While on the call, tap the "Start Recording" button within the app 2. Your iPhone will place a phone call to your recording call-in number and you'll hear a beep 3. Once connected, tap the merge icon in the Phone app to merge both calls 4. When done, disconnect all calls and see the app for your recording •• Like Call Record Now? Please leave a positive review! •• Contact Us within the app via settings or at: callrecordNOW.com Terms & Conditions: callrecordNOW.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: callrecordNOW.com/privacy.html Call Record NOW is backed by Callcentric, a telephony provider that's been providing service to businesses and individuals since 2005.

About

Call Recorder

Record unlimited incoming and outgoing calls effortlessly. Capture crucial details, save important conversations, and easily share recordings. This app also functions as a versatile voice memo recorder.

Highlights
  • Record incoming and outgoing calls
  • Voice memos recorder
  • Unlimited recordings
  • Seamless sharing
  • Easy access to recordings
Features
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Record unlimited incoming and outgoing call conversations effortlessly with 'Call Recorder: Record Converse.' Never miss a crucial detail again – start capturing important conversations and stay in control of your communication! Download the app today and never miss a moment of clarity! Key Features: - Seamlessly record incoming and outgoing calls with a single tap. - Enjoy the convenience of a voice memos recorder for easy saving and sharing. Why Choose "Call Recorder: Record Converse"? - Effortless Call Recording: Instantly merge calls to begin recording without any hassle. - Easy Access: Quickly retrieve and listen to your call recordings anytime, anywhere. - Unlimited Recordings: Capture every conversation without restrictions or limitations. - Seamless Sharing: Share your recordings across devices and other apps with ease. - Versatile Voice Recorder: Capture essential voice memos and share them conveniently. - Top-Notch Customer Service: Experience outstanding support from our dedicated team. Ideal for: - Business Professionals: Keep track of important client instructions, agreements, and conference calls. Reference recorded conversations for accurate follow-ups. - Students and Researchers: Capture valuable insights from educational lectures and research interviews. Verify facts and enhance your understanding of complex subjects. - Legal and Compliance: Maintain accurate records of phone conversations for legal purposes. Ensure compliance with regulations and use recordings as evidence if needed. - Personal Use: Preserve cherished memories and sentimental messages shared with loved ones during phone calls. - Journalists and Bloggers: Gather information and interview material for articles or blogs. Ensure accurate quotes and details in your content. - Public Speakers and Coaches: Review coaching sessions, speeches, or public speaking events. Identify areas for improvement and refine communication skills. Subscription Pricing & Terms: - To unlock all features you need to subscribe to our Premium plan. - Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. - Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Subscriptions will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal cost will be charged to your account 24 hours before the end of the current period. - When the subscription is canceled, it will remain active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - If offered, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. - How to cancel subscription: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084 Privacy Policy: http://vataras.com/privacy_policy Terms of Service: http://vataras.com/terms_of_use

Screenshots

Call Record NOW4 screens
Call Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Call Recorder at 62% against Call Record NOW's 29%. Call Recorder also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Call Record NOW's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 398). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Call Record NOW sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Call Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Call Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Record NOW has 2.2K ratings behind it against 398, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Call Record NOW's written reviews are positive against 62% of Call Recorder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Call Record NOW ships an update every 3 weeks, Call Recorder every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Call Record NOW versus Call Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCall Record NOWCall Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.2K ratings)4.7 (398 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews61.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better398
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCallcentric, Inc.VATARAS OU

Customer experience

Call Record NOW

All ratings2,223 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative65.6%

Call Recorder

All ratings396 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

User reviews

Call Record NOW

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Call Recorder

From 398 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Practical for recording important conversations
  • 👍 Efficient for business use
  • 👍 Worth the cost for some users
  • 👍 Records calls clearly
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 👎 Inconsistent call recording
  • 👎 Files not saved or disappear
  • 👎 Requires payment for basic use
  • 👎 Forces app rating before use
  • 👎 Fails to record calls

Bugs and requests

Call Record NOW

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings not saving
  • Calls not recording properly
  • App crashing or not working
  • Issues with new phone numbers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic call recording option
  • Ability to trim/edit recordings
  • Better audio quality
  • Improved reliability

Call Recorder

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Call recordings not saved
  • Call recordings disappear
  • App requires payment to function
  • App forces rating before use
  • Call recording fails
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  • Random charges from accounts
  • App does not start after rating
  • Error message: 'Something went wrong try again'

Requested features

3 requests
  • Sync with CRM
  • Bookmark crucial points in recordings
  • Store recordings on phone instead of third-party site

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Call Record NOW

Subscriptions10
  • Unlimited recording and playback$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited recording & playback$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited recording & playback$3.991 Month
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  • Unlimited recording & playback$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited recording & playback7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited recording and playback$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited recording & playback$14.991 Year
  • Unlimited recording & playback7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Unlimited recording & playback7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited recording & playback7 Days trial$29.991 Year
6 purchases

Call Recorder

Subscriptions6
  • Call Recorder: Record Converse$5.997 Days
  • Access to call recording.$5.997 Days
  • Phone Calls Recording App$5.997 Days
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  • Phone Call Recorder7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Phone Calls Recording App3 variants$19.991 Month
  • Voice Recorder$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Call Record NOW free?
Call Record NOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Call Recorder free?
Call Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Call Record NOW or Call Recorder?
Call Recorder is rated higher. Call Record NOW averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Call Recorder averages 4.7 from 398 ratings.
Do Call Record NOW or Call Recorder have ads?
Neither Call Record NOW nor Call Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Call Record NOW or Call Recorder?
Call Record NOW ships an update every 3 weeks, and Call Recorder every 10 days. Most recently, Call Record NOW was updated on October 26, 2026 and Call Recorder on October 27, 2026.

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