Private Recorder vs GOM Recorder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Private Recorder
Record audio and video discreetly and store it securely within the application. This tool offers password protection and file management options for your recordings. It's useful for documenting important conversations, lectures, or meetings.
- Record audio and video
- Secure password protection
- Organized file listing
- Rename and delete files
- Proof of conversations
Read full descriptionHide full description
Private Recorder provides a unique functionality to record conversations, meetings, and other audios/videos and store in a secret place inside the app. Key features - *Record whatever you want. *Saved files are listed in the order of recorded date/time. *Secure recordings with a generic password screen. *Always has proof of key conversations “just in case.” *Delete or Rename file names so that you can save it with your choice. *Quite useful in the following situations: - during negotiations for important contracts - at crime scenes - during lectures or meetings And more important if you like the application, don’t forget to add/update your reviews. Thank you for your liking! Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://tinyurl.com/28wr5nst
GOM Recorder
This utility app offers smart voice recording with gesture activation and automatic speech-to-text conversion. It allows for convenient editing of recordings, including volume adjustments and sound source cropping. The app is designed for efficient audio capture and transcription.
- Smart voice recording
- Gesture recording activation
- Automatic speech-to-text conversion
- Adjustable recording volume
- Microphone sound amplification
- Post-recording editing
Read full descriptionHide full description
● Smart voice recorder - Voice recording, smartphone recording, mobile recording and sound recording are available. - Gesture recording: Shake your mobile phone to start recording - STT Record: Automatically convert voices into texts (Good for recording lectures or taking minutes!) ● Conveniently edit recording settings - Adjust volume during mobile recording - Recording sound in the distance is available with microphone sound amplification function (Mic boost is not supported on the iOS device later than 6s/6s+.) - Continue recording after exiting the smartphone screen during recording - Record long hours by prechecking available recording time - Sound source editable, such as crop section ** Access authority guide [Mike] Requirements for voice recording [Voice recognition] Requirements for using STT recording function ** Developer contact gompre@gomgorp.com
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Private Recorder at 4.1 against GOM Recorder's 3.3. Private Recorder also leads on ratings volume (231 vs 7). GOM Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Private Recorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months. GOM Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Private Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Recorder has 231 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Private Recorder's written reviews are positive against 67% of GOM Recorder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, GOM Recorder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private Recorder | GOM Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (231 ratings) — better | 3.3 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 231 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pradeep Yadav | GOM&Company |
Customer experience
Private Recorder
GOM Recorder
Bugs and requests
Private Recorder
Reported bugs
23 issues- Recordings have no sound
- App stops recording when screen is off
- App stops recording when switching apps
- Noticeable recording indicator
- No way to delete recordings
Show 18 moreShow fewer
- No way to erase recordings
- Paid for Pro, still asking to upgrade
- Audio files have no sound
- Cannot share recordings
- App doesn't always play back recordings
- Video recording doesn't work
- Not secret, no black screen option
- Useless silent sound feed
- Takes money, doesn't work
- App would likely have dangerous consequences for anyone using it to record privately
- Horrible service
- Scam alert
- Unreliable
- Not working properly
- Use less
- Camera only opens
- Needs more development
- Doesn't record with screen locked
Requested features
11 requests- How to share or delete recordings
- Suppress orange mic indicator light
- Set different app icon/name
- Add a tracker for recordings
- Keep recording secretly while screen is locked
Show 6 moreShow fewer
- Make everything on the app free
- Restore deleted voice recordings (recycle bin)
- Continue recording while phone is off
- Develop video recording for iPhone screen lock
- Option for black screen while recording
- Ability to use camera on lock screen
GOM Recorder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Private Recorder
- Upgrade To Pro$19.996 Months
- Upgrade To Pro$39.991 Year
- Remove Ads and Unlock Share$23.99
GOM Recorder
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Private Recorder free?
Is GOM Recorder free?
Which has better reviews, Private Recorder or GOM Recorder?
Do Private Recorder or GOM Recorder have ads?
Which is updated more often, Private Recorder or GOM Recorder?
Other comparisons
