Comparison

Private Recorder vs Private Record Master

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Record audio and video
  • Secure password protection
  • Organized file listing
  • Rename and delete files
  • Proof of conversations
Features
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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

About

Private Record Master

Easily record and share personal notes, lectures, meetings, and interviews with a modern interface. This app supports background recording, custom plans, and offers flexible playback options. Share your recordings instantly via various methods, including social media and Wi-Fi file sharing.

Highlights
  • Background recording
  • Automatic recording
  • Custom recording plans
  • Playlist creation
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Multiple sharing options
Features
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Recording should be this simple. Voice Recorder Master is a professional recording app designed for iPhone and iPad. Whether you're taking class notes, recording meetings, capturing interviews, saving ideas, or practicing languages, you can start recording instantly, organize effortlessly, and share anytime. Tap to record. Tap to play back. Convert recordings into text whenever you need—making every voice recording more valuable. 【Professional Recording | Capture Every Important Moment】 • High-Quality Recording — Multiple audio quality and format options for different scenarios • Background Recording — Continue recording while using other apps • Scheduled Recording — Automatically stop at your set duration, ideal for meetings and lectures • Live Waveform Display — Monitor recording status in real time • Interruption Protection — More stable recording during calls, lock screen, and interruptions • Multi-Track Sessions — Record in segments and merge with ease 【Smart Transcription | Seamless Voice & Text Conversion】 • Real-Time Speech-to-Text — Transcribe while you speak • Audio & Meeting Transcription — Turn long recordings into editable text • Text-to-Speech — Multiple voices with adjustable speed • AI Smart Summary — Automatically extract highlights and action items • Subtitle Export — Supports SRT and VTT formats 【Audio Toolbox | 20+ Powerful Audio Tools】 Format conversion, AI noise reduction, video-to-audio extraction, trimming and merging, speed and pitch adjustment, fade in/out, ringtone creation, voice effects, batch export, recording timer, and more. Import audio and complete editing in just a few taps. 【Enjoy Playback】 Create playlists, adjust playback speed, and set sleep timers for a better listening experience. 【Stay Organized】 Manage recordings with folders, tags, favorites, iCloud backup, and Home Screen widgets for instant recording. 【Privacy First】 Protect recordings with passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID. Store your data locally and keep full control. 【Easy Sharing】 Share recordings via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, iCloud Drive, Files, and more. Perfect for students, professionals, creators, families, and anyone who wants to preserve important moments. Record anytime. Capture every idea. Download Voice Recorder Master today and make every voice count.

Screenshots

Private Recorder3 screens
Private Record Master3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Recorder at 41% against Private Record Master's 0%. Private Recorder also leads on ratings volume (231 vs 13). Private Record Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Private Recorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months and Private Record Master sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Record Master holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Recorder has 231 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Private Recorder's written reviews are positive against 0% of Private Record Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, Private Record Master every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Private Recorder versus Private Record Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate RecorderPrivate Record Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (231 ratings)4.4 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings231 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPradeep Yadav玲炤 毛

Customer experience

Private Recorder

All ratings224 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive41.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative48.7%

Private Record Master

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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 more
  • 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
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  • 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

Private Record Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Private Recorder

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade To Pro$19.996 Months
  • Upgrade To Pro$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads and Unlock Share$23.99
4 purchases

Private Record Master

One-time4
  • Donate us$0.99
  • Pro Version, No ads.$2.99
  • Support us$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Support us$14.99

Questions

Is Private Recorder free?
Private Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Record Master free?
Private Record Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Recorder or Private Record Master?
Private Record Master is rated higher. Private Recorder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Private Record Master averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do Private Recorder or Private Record Master have ads?
Private Recorder shows ads; Private Record Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Recorder or Private Record Master?
Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, and Private Record Master every 2 weeks. Most recently, Private Recorder was updated on September 11, 2026 and Private Record Master on September 10, 2026.

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