# 录音机 vs QuickFox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickFox at 85% against 录音机's 23%. QuickFox also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months). 录音机's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 录音机 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and QuickFox sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickFox holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickFox has 294 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of 录音机's written reviews are positive against 85% of QuickFox's.

录音机 ships an update every 18 months, QuickFox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 录音机 | QuickFox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1316944381/reviews) | **[4.2 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickfox/id1514073011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **294** |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [彬彬 岳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1267196918) | [Fuzhou Zixun Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1284334901) |

## What reviewers say

### 录音机

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1316944381)

Record, edit, and adjust playback speed for audio files. Easily share your recordings with a single tap. This versatile tool offers comprehensive audio manipulation features for all your recording needs.

**Highlights:** Record audio, Pause and resume recording, Edit recordings, Adjust playback speed, One-tap sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| vip weekly, 3 Days Trial | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 7 Days Tria | $1.99 | per month |


### QuickFox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickfox/id1514073011)

This app provides a stable connection for overseas Chinese and international students to access Chinese content and services. It enhances streaming, music listening, and gaming experiences by reducing latency and improving speed.

**Highlights:** Stable connection for overseas users, Access Chinese streaming services, Listen to music from China, Play Chinese game servers, Supports multiple devices, Professional customer support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continuous Monthly VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Continuous Monthly VIP | $5.99 | per month |
| Quarter Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 尊享VIP连续包月 | $22.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Weekly  VIP | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monthly  VIP | $7.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly VIP | $11.99 | one-time |
| Season VIP | $22.99 | one-time |
| Monthly SVIP | $24.99 | one-time |
| Annual VIP | $39.99 | one-time |
| Semi-annual  VIP | $46.99 | one-time |
| Annual VIP | $84.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 👍 Convenient and user-friendly
- 🔓 Reliable security and privacy
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎮 Smooth gaming experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Limited server locations
- 💸 Expensive subscription fees

**Reported bugs**

- Login process can be unreliable
- Disconnections during peak usage
- Incompatibility with certain websites

**Requested features**

- Expand server locations to more countries
- Introduce a free tier with limited features
- Add more customization options
- Improve compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 录音机 free?

录音机 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QuickFox free?

QuickFox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 录音机 or QuickFox?

QuickFox is rated higher. 录音机 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while QuickFox averages 4.2 from 294 ratings.

### Do 录音机 or QuickFox have ads?

Neither 录音机 nor QuickFox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 录音机 or QuickFox?

录音机 ships an update every 18 months, and QuickFox every 2 weeks. Most recently, 录音机 was updated on September 25, 2026 and QuickFox on October 15, 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.*