# Phoring vs AutoRec

The clearest difference is rating: AutoRec at 4.8 against Phoring's 4.2. AutoRec also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 75%) and ratings volume (21 vs 5). Phoring's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoring sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AutoRec sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AutoRec holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Phoring's written reviews are positive against 91% of AutoRec's.

Phoring ships an update every 3 weeks, AutoRec fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoring | AutoRec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoring/id1484441390/reviews) | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autorec-ai-call-recorder/id6448008864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BroTecs Technologies, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/835813072) | [Wes Hager](https://appshunter.io/developer/903309911) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoring/id1484441390)

This service provides a virtual phone number to add a second line to your smartphone. Make calls and send texts worldwide at competitive rates, ensuring you never miss important business calls, even without internet access.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone number for a second line, Worldwide calling and texting, Intelligent call forwarding, Do-Not-Disturb mode, Avoid international roaming charges, Customizable business phone numbers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |


### AutoRec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autorec-ai-call-recorder/id6448008864)

This app provides reliable call recording without workarounds. It offers real-time transcription, translation, and intelligent search of conversations, using your own caller ID and a dedicated phone number.

**Highlights:** No merge calls required, Real-time transcription, Live translation, Use your own caller ID, Smart summaries and highlights, Keyword search across conversations, Compliance alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Number Pack – 3 Total Numbers | $4.99 | per month |
| One Week Subscription | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Number Pack - 6 Total Numbers | $9.99 | per month |
| Number Pack - 10 Total Numbers | $17.99 | per month |
| Two Month Subscription | $44.99 | per 2 months |
| Six Month Subscription | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Intro Week Stopgap | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoring free?

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

### Is AutoRec free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phoring or AutoRec?

AutoRec is rated higher. Phoring averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while AutoRec averages 4.8 from 21 ratings.

### Do Phoring or AutoRec have ads?

Neither Phoring nor AutoRec shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phoring or AutoRec?

Phoring ships an update every 3 weeks, and AutoRec fortnightly. Most recently, Phoring was updated on November 3, 2026 and AutoRec on November 3, 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.*