miRack vs Handy Recorder PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
miRack
This app offers a comprehensive Eurorack-style modular synthesizer environment for creating custom synths, audio/MIDI effects, and controlling other applications. It features a vast library of modules and integrates with hardware and software for flexible music production and live performance.
- Polyphonic Eurorack-style modular environment
- Over 800 third-party modules
- AUv3 plugin hosting
- Multi-channel audio input/output
- MIDI input/output with clock sync
- Ableton Link support
- iCloud patch syncing
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miRack is a polyphonic Eurorack-style modular environment. It aims to provide user experience and audio quality close to those of the real Eurorack hardware. miRack can be used to build custom synthesizers, audio and MIDI effects, control other apps and equipment, as a playground to explore and learn modular synths, and for live performances. miRack is also available on macOS, including Audio Unit and VST plugins. * Comes with more than 800 modules created by third-party developers and adapted for mobile devices by miRack team. New modules are added regularly. * Includes AUv3 plugin. Can work as an instrument, audio effect or MIDI processor. Supports parameter automation to record and automate changes of almost any virtual module control. * AUv3 hosting capabilities (in-app purchase). Incorporate any AUv3 instrument, effect or MIDI effect plugins into your patches. * Controller module (in-app purchase) allows to design AUv3 user interface for your patch. * Multi-channel audio input and output (in both standalone and AUv3 modes), with full support for Expert Sleepers audio interface modules to integrate with hardware Eurorack equipment. * MIDI input and output, including MIDI clock sync, and MIDI learn function. Automate and control your patch, or control other software and hardware instruments with powerful sequencer modules. * Ableton Link support to synchronise with other music software on the same device or over network. * iCloud support to sync patches between iOS and macOS app versions. * Visit patchstorage.com/platform/mirack for inspiration and to share your patches.
Handy Recorder PRO
Record high-quality audio with advanced editing tools and effects. Easily share your creations to cloud services or merge audio with video. Optimized for specific microphones, it offers a professional recording experience on your iOS device.
- High-quality stereo recording (PCM/AAC)
- EQ, reverb, and mastering effects
- File editing (normalize, divide)
- Cloud service uploads (SoundCloud, iCloud)
- Video audio track extraction and merging
- AUTO REC function
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Handy Recorder PRO is an audio recording app with greatly expanded expandability. In addition to the functions of the free version of Handy Recorder, it supports a File browser app and iOS standard sharing function to enhance the convenience of linking with other apps, various cloud services, and PCs. As a unique new feature, we have added a "MOVIE" function that takes an audio track from a video, applies various effects such as EQ and reverb, and then merges it with the original video. ◇ Same high-quality sound recorder function as the free version The HandyRecorder app allows you to record high-quality audio with your iOS device. Use it with a ZOOM iQ series mic, which are designed to capture audio of the best quality with iOS devices, and record using the high-fidelity linear PCM and space-saving AAC formats. This app includes normalize and divide functions that can be used on recorded files. In addition, it has compressor, EQ and reverb effects. Moreover, you can directly upload your recordings from Handy Recorder to the iCloud and SoundCloud file-sharing site, allowing you to bring your creations to the world over the Internet. Features ■ Stereo linear PCM and AAC recording -You can record files using either high-quality linear PCM format or AAC format at a bit rate of 64, 128 or 160 kbps. -The AUTO REC function can be used to start and stop recording automatically in response to the input signal level. ■ Works like a hardware recorder -The operation screen was designed to simulate a ZOOM hardware Handy Recorder, so this app is as easy to operate as these products. ■ Effects -Recorded files can be processed using the included effects. •6 BAND EQ •REVERB (ROOM, JAZZ CLUB, CONCERT HALL, ARENA, STADIUM) •MASTERING (MAXIMIZE, ULTRA MAXIMIZE, CLEAR & POWER, WIDE, MONO) -Pro+C8cessed recordings can also be saved as separate files. -Use the NORMALIZE function to optimize the volume. ■File editing -In addition to deleting files, you can use the divide function to split files at the point that you want. ■Uploading to Cloud Services -The app includes a function that allows you to upload your recordings directly to the SoundCloud audio-sharing site. You can name your recordings and make sharing settings in the Handy Recorder app. -iCloud drive is supported. Not only uploading selected file manually, but also “Auto Sync” function allows you to upload automatically soon after REC finished. ■Optimized for the iQ series -By using the iQ5/iQ7 in MS recording mode, you can adjust the stereo width. -Select from three iQ5's AUTO GAIN settings (CONCERT, SOLO, MEETING) according to the application.* -Use the DIRECT MONITOR function to monitor the input signal through the headphones jack on the iQ series without latency -The left and right channels of the iQ series input signal can be reversed.* *These setting are saved in the iQ series mic itself and will be applied when using it with other apps. For more information, please visit our website. www.zoomcorp.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: miRack at 86% against Handy Recorder PRO's 23%. miRack also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Handy Recorder PRO's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $14.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
miRack costs $14.99 and Handy Recorder PRO $1.99 up front. miRack sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Handy Recorder PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.
miRack holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: miRack has 683 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of miRack's written reviews are positive against 23% of Handy Recorder PRO's.
miRack ships an update weekly, Handy Recorder PRO every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | miRack | Handy Recorder PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (683 ratings) — better | 2.3 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews — better | 22.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 683 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 359 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MIFKI PTY LTD | ZOOM CORPORATION |
Customer experience
miRack
Handy Recorder PRO
Bugs and requests
miRack
Reported bugs
3 issues- Knob controls sometimes become unresponsive
- Saving and loading patches can be unreliable
- Compatibility issues with older iPad models
Requested features
5 requests- Add polyphonic support
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Integrate with popular DAWs and audio apps
- Provide more comprehensive module library
- Add preset management and sharing options
Handy Recorder PRO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
miRack
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- AUv3 Hosting Modules$4.99
- Controller Module$4.99
Handy Recorder PRO
No in-app purchases








