Vocorder vs SimpleDB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vocorder
This audio recording application offers raw, unprocessed audio capture ideal for scientific research and machine learning. It features a straightforward interface for immediate recording, playback with visual waveforms, and extensive parameter customization for sample rate, channels, and format.
- Zero signal processing for raw audio
- Simple interface for immediate recording
- Visual waveform playback and scrubbing
- Customizable sample rate and audio channels
- Multiple recording formats (WAV, CAF)
- Playback volume booster
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A professional audio recorder intended for acousticians and sound research. Freely customisable options and powerful but with a simple interface. Features -------- Zero Signal Processing ↳ Signal is truly raw and pure ↳ No noise reduction, signal gain or audio compression ↳ Ideal for ML training & classification ↳ Great for high fidelity recording Simple Interface ↳ Record immediately when opening app ↳ Huge record button; too big to miss ↳ SPL graph to provide real time feedback ↳ Screen kept on while recording to prioritise recording ↳ Buttons disabled while recording to prioritise recording Playback ↳ Visual waveform of recordings for clarity ↳ One tap to play, share (email, AirDrop), rename or delete ↳ Audio scrubbing to navigate within recording ↳ Playback volume booster for quiet recordings ↳ Recordings available in native Files app for manipulation Parameters ---------- Recording Mode ↳ Measurement - zero signal processing ↳ Default - iOS typical audio processing Microphone ↳ iPhone - Front (Earpiece), Bottom (Left speaker grill), Back (Camera module) ↳ iPad - Top (Between camera and headphone jack), Back, Front ↳ Mac - System input Sample Rate ↳ 44.1 kHz (Typical) ↳ 48 kHz (Studio) Audio Channels ↳ Mono ↳ Stereo Recording Format ↳ 16bit Integer ↳ 32bit Integer ↳ 32bit Float ↳ 64bit Float Recording Container ↳ WAV (Typical) ↳ CAF (Apple) Gain Override ↳ 0.1 - 1 steps
SimpleDB
Access and manage Amazon SimpleDB data directly from your mobile device. Browse domains, build custom queries, and export results to CSV for easy sharing and archiving. Securely store your AWS credentials for convenient access.
- Connect to AWS profile
- Browse SimpleDB domains
- Table view for attributes
- Custom SELECT query builder
- CSV export
- Secure credential storage
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SimpleDB Viewer helps you work with Amazon SimpleDB from your phone or tablet: connect your AWS profile, pick a domain, and browse attributes in a clear table. Refine what you see with a query builder that keeps you in safe SELECT-only territory, then export results to CSV and share them with Mail, Files, or other apps. Highlights: - List domains and open any domain's data in a table view - Custom queries with validation tuned for SimpleDB-style SELECT statements - CSV export for sharing or archiving snapshots - Secure credential storage in the iOS Keychain; support for multiple profiles Built for developers and operators who still rely on SimpleDB and want a fast, focused way to inspect data without a laptop. Note: Compatible with Silicon Macs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Vocorder at Free against SimpleDB's $1.99. Vocorder also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 48 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). SimpleDB's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
Vocorder is free to download; SimpleDB costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimpleDB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Vocorder ships an update weekly, SimpleDB every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vocorder | SimpleDB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 48 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enyi Tan | Maysoft Inc. |
Customer experience
Vocorder
SimpleDB
In-app purchases
Vocorder
No in-app purchases
SimpleDB
No in-app purchases
