# Audacy Controls vs Voice Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Recorder at 4.7 against Audacy Controls's 2.2. Voice Recorder also leads on ratings volume (7.7K vs 5). Audacy Controls's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice Recorder sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Audacy Controls asks for nothing beyond the download.

Voice Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Recorder has 7.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Audacy Controls ships an update monthly, Voice Recorder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audacy Controls | Voice Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audacy-controls/id1473602072/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-ai-note-taker/id6503227362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 35.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/783643492) | [Voice Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463498615) |

## What reviewers say

### Audacy Controls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audacy-controls/id1473602072)

Control your smart lighting system with this app. Easily reconfigure settings, create custom scenes, and monitor energy consumption. Supports environmental monitoring and alerts for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Wireless lighting system control, Intuitive setup for administrators, Barcode scanner for device addition, Live editing of lighting scenes, Favorites for quick access, CSV export of energy consumption data, Environmental monitoring and alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Voice Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-ai-note-taker/id6503227362)

Record, transcribe, and summarize audio from meetings, lectures, and interviews with advanced AI. Instantly convert speech to text, organize notes into folders, and edit audio for clear, shareable content. Supports multiple languages and offers AI-powered summaries for efficient review.

**Highlights:** Effortless audio recording, AI-powered transcription, Instant AI summaries, Folder organization, Audio editing tools, Multi-language support, Shareable transcriptions

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium_Weekly_Free_3D | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium_Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium_Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Premium_Monthly_Free_3D | $16.99 | per month |
| Premium_Yearly_Discount | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium_Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient voice recording
- 👍 Useful for transcription and summarization
- 🎉 Awesome message and glory to God

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Costs money
- 🐛 Recording issues (choppy, cuts off, stops)
- 🔒 Can't unsubscribe
- 🤔 Not user-friendly, hard to find recordings

**Reported bugs**

- Timer keeps stopping
- Recordings get lost
- Doesn't work half the time

**Requested features**

- Ability to listen to recorded audio
- More free/affordable options
- Improved reliability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audacy Controls free?

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

### Is Voice Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Audacy Controls or Voice Recorder?

Voice Recorder is rated higher. Audacy Controls averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Voice Recorder averages 4.7 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do Audacy Controls or Voice Recorder have ads?

Voice Recorder shows ads; Audacy Controls does not.

### Which is updated more often, Audacy Controls or Voice Recorder?

Audacy Controls ships an update monthly, and Voice Recorder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Audacy Controls was updated on November 3, 2026 and Voice Recorder on November 4, 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.*