# Voice recorder vs MyPatterns

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Voice recorder at 79% against MyPatterns's 0%. Voice recorder also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 3). MyPatterns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyPatterns asks for nothing beyond the download.

Voice recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice recorder has 7.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Voice recorder's written reviews are positive against 0% of MyPatterns's.

Voice recorder ships an update monthly, MyPatterns every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice recorder | MyPatterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-audio-editor/id1332549224/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypatterns/id1437959711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hieu Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255775618) | [Raygain International Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325458851) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-audio-editor/id1332549224)

Record high-quality audio for meetings, notes, lectures, and music with no time limits. This easy-to-use app offers background recording, adjustable sample rates, and editing capabilities. Save files to internal storage or an SD card and share them easily.

**Highlights:** High-quality voice recording, Record meetings, notes, lectures, songs, Background recording, Adjustable sample rate, Edit recordings by cutting parts, Save to internal storage or SD card, Share recordings via various platforms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 High-quality recordings
- 📤 Convenient file sharing
- 🎶 Useful for music practice
- 🗣️ Great for voice notes and memos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to find/access recordings
- 💤 Recordings stop unexpectedly
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔇 Volume issues with playback

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with external mics
- Playback freezing or lagging

**Requested features**

- Add cloud backup/sync functionality
- Improve file management and organization
- Implement Bluetooth speaker support
- Provide more audio editing capabilities


### MyPatterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypatterns/id1437959711)

Access a vast library of embroidery patterns across diverse categories. Customize designs with intuitive mobile tools and monitor your machine's progress remotely via Wi-Fi. Import and edit existing files with a range of creative functionalities.

**Highlights:** Extensive pattern library, Mobile pattern customization, Wi-Fi machine monitoring, Import and edit embroidery files, Thread color adjustment, Pattern rotation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice recorder free?

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

### Is MyPatterns free?

MyPatterns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Voice recorder or MyPatterns?

Voice recorder is rated higher. Voice recorder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while MyPatterns averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Voice recorder or MyPatterns have ads?

Voice recorder shows ads; MyPatterns does not.

### Which is updated more often, Voice recorder or MyPatterns?

Voice recorder ships an update monthly, and MyPatterns every 4 months. Most recently, Voice recorder was updated on November 3, 2026 and MyPatterns on October 29, 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.*