# Bits vs Recall Recorder

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bits at 18.6 against Recall Recorder's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bits sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Recall Recorder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bits ships an update fortnightly, Recall Recorder every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bits | Recall Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-stand-up-comedy-writing/id1481029465/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **229** | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 268 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amitay Tweeto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472984883) | [caleb crane](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780769237) |

## What reviewers say

### Bits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-stand-up-comedy-writing/id1481029465)

This app helps comedians organize their writing process, build sets, and manage performances. It allows for quick capture of ideas, detailed note-taking, and easy setlist arrangement with drag-and-drop functionality. Features include on-stage mode, labeling, and time estimation for jokes.

**Highlights:** Quickly capture joke ideas, Organize bits with notes, Build and reorder performance sets, On-stage mode for live shows, Categorize jokes with labels, Track joke status and estimated time

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Written Back Up | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Written Back Up | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 📝 Excellent for organizing comedy bits and sets
- ⏱️ Built-in time tracking for jokes
- 🎯 Comedy gym feature with daily writing prompts
- 🏷️ Flexible labeling and categorization system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall implementation frustrates long-time free users
- 🔒 Data deletion for non-paying users feels like ransomware
- 🐛 Sync issues between desktop and mobile platforms
- 🗑️ Unexpected data loss and material deletion
- 📱 Web version needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to save edits and loses material
- Cross-platform synchronization not working properly
- Entire joke libraries deleted without warning
- Writing streak counter resets unexpectedly
- Bits randomly dropped from sets

**Requested features**

- Font size adjustment for visually impaired users
- Better web version functionality
- iPad-optimized version
- Dark mode option
- Ability to record and playback jokes


### Recall Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recall-recorder/id6780769235)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recall Pro | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bits free?

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

### Is Recall Recorder free?

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

### Do Bits or Recall Recorder have ads?

Neither Bits nor Recall Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bits or Recall Recorder?

Bits ships an update fortnightly, and Recall Recorder every 4 weeks. Most recently, Bits was updated on November 7, 2026 and Recall Recorder on October 31, 2026.

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