# Voice Memo Recorder vs Parse

The clearest difference is rating: Parse at 5.0 against Voice Memo Recorder's 3.3. Parse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Voice Memo Recorder's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice Memo Recorder sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Parse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Parse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Memo Recorder has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Voice Memo Recorder ships an update every 11 days, Parse monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Memo Recorder | Parse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-memo-recorder-pro/id1385001234/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parse-split-the-bill/id6760669292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcel Mendes Filho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205300418) | [Aiden Magarian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885616736) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Memo Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-memo-recorder-pro/id1385001234)

This app offers professional audio recording and transcription with advanced organization tools. It allows for easy management of recordings through custom colors, albums, and favorites. Users can edit audio, transcribe in over 30 languages, and sync recordings between devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable recording organization (colors, albums, favorites), Background recording on iPhone and Apple Watch, Audio editing (trim silence, fade in/out), Multi-language transcription, Auto-sync between iPhone and Apple Watch, Trash for deleted recordings, Widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Visualizers - Fun Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited recordings | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and amazing for recording and transcribing
- 👍 Perfect for memo recording and meetings
- 👍 Beautifully designed interface
- 👍 Syncs to the cloud
- 👍 Handy for quick recordings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Recordings not playing back
- 🐛 App won't remember recording names
- 🐛 Paid version doesn't work with security settings
- 🐛 False advertising regarding transcription

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to upload longer recordings
- Crashes when trying to sync to phone
- Paid version stops working with Lockdown Mode and purchase protection
- App asks to purchase to unlock unlimited registration even after buying lifetime license
- Some recordings play, others don't and show duration but no playback

**Requested features**

- Add save to iCloud Drive option
- Ability to crop or trim recordings
- Transcribe without playing recording back
- Option to block out background noise
- Improve transcription accuracy for long recordings


### Parse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parse-split-the-bill/id6760669292)

Effortlessly divide restaurant bills by scanning receipts. The app automatically itemizes expenses, allowing friends to claim their orders via QR code. Settle up instantly with personalized Venmo requests, eliminating manual calculations and awkward discussions.

**Highlights:** Receipt scanning for automatic itemization, QR code sharing for order claiming, Instant Venmo request generation, Eliminates manual bill calculation, Reduces awkward payment conversations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Memo Recorder free?

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

### Is Parse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Voice Memo Recorder or Parse?

Parse is rated higher. Voice Memo Recorder averages 3.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Parse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Voice Memo Recorder or Parse have ads?

Neither Voice Memo Recorder nor Parse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Memo Recorder or Parse?

Voice Memo Recorder ships an update every 11 days, and Parse monthly. Most recently, Voice Memo Recorder was updated on November 2, 2026 and Parse on October 31, 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.*