Note Widget + vs Recorder for iPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Note Widget +
Create handwritten notes, dictate voice memos, and write over images. Transform speech into text and schedule reminders. Secure your notes with biometric locks and display them directly on your widget screen.
- Handwritten and text notes
- Write over images
- Dictate notes and record speech
- Transform voice to text
- Schedule reminders
- Password/biometric protection
- Display notes on widget
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HANDWRITTEN AND TEXT NOTES. WRITE OVER AN IMAGE. WRITE WITH YOUR FINGER IN THE MESSENGER. DICTATE NOTES, RECORD SPEECH. TRANSFORM VOICE RECORDINGS INTO PLAIN TEXT. SCHEDULE REMINDERS PROTECT NOTES WITH A PASSWORD, FACE ID, OR TOUCH ID. SHOW NOTES ON THE WIDGET SCREEN. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Recorder for iPhone
Capture audio with a variety of formats and organize it into folders. Edit recordings with trimming and merging tools, and share them easily. Transcribe your voice memos into text for quick reference and accessibility.
- Multiple audio formats (MP3, M4A, AIFC, WAV)
- Folder organization
- Trim, cut, and merge recordings
- Instant voice transcription
- Easy sharing and export
- Searchable recordings
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Experience seamless voice recording with Recorder for iPhone. Our sleek, modern design simplifies capturing personal notes, lectures, meetings, interviews, and more. Plus, unlock our Transcribe feature for effortless transcription of your recordings, aiding language learning and enhancing accessibility. Exciting features: 1. Simple Recording: - Choose from MP3, M4A, AIFC, WAV formats. - Organize recordings into folders for easy access. 2. Easy Playback: - Search for recordings quickly. - Navigate easily with 5-second jumps. 3. Effortless Editing: - Trim, cut, and merge recordings with precision. - Rename and tag recordings. - Convert to various formats. 4. Seamless Sharing & Export: - Share via AirDrop, Mail, Messages, Dropbox, etc. - Export to files for easy access. 5. Transcribe Voice Recordings (New): - Instant, accurate transcriptions. - Save time with automated transcription. - Access recordings in text format for effortless reference. Subscription Details: - Weekly Subscription: $4.99/week. - Monthly Subscription: $9.99/month (with free trial). - Yearly Subscription: $32.99/year. Subscriptions are auto-renewing. Price is shown in the Purchase pane at purchase time. Payment charged at confirmation/end of Free Trial Period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Unused free trial period forfeited upon subscription purchase. Privacy Policy: https://voicememo.co/privacy-policy.html Terms: https://voicememo.co/terms-of-use.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Note Widget + and Recorder for iPhone both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Note Widget +'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Recorder for iPhone's. Note Widget + also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Recorder for iPhone's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 438). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Note Widget + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Recorder for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Note Widget + against 4.4 for Recorder for iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recorder for iPhone has 2.9K ratings behind it against 438, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Note Widget +'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Recorder for iPhone's.
Note Widget + ships an update monthly, Recorder for iPhone every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Note Widget + | Recorder for iPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (438 ratings) | 4.4 (2.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews — better | 29.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 438 | 2.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.8 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuri Nesh | GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP |
Customer experience
Note Widget +
Recorder for iPhone
User reviews
Note Widget +
From 438 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy and fast to use
- 👍 Great for various lists
- 👍 Good for note-taking
- 👍 Syncs across devices
- 👍 No distracting ads
Room to improve
- 🐛 Cannot delete notes
- 🐛 Subscription not reloading
- 🐛 App won't stay open
- 🐛 Blank yellow page issue
- 🐛 Paper too small for notes
Recorder for iPhone
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for recording meetings
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable recording
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Recordings mysteriously disappear
Bugs and requests
Note Widget +
Reported bugs
5 issues- App won't let me delete a note
- App will not reload subscription
- App won't stay open
- Blank yellow page issue
- Scrolls back to the top of a note
Requested features
5 requests- Add folder organization
- More than nine categories
- Ability to add tags
- Password protection for notes
- Show full widgets on home screen
Recorder for iPhone
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fails to record calls
- Inability to transfer files between devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Seamless Dropbox integration
- Ability to record multiple callers
- Improved file management and export options
In-app purchases
Note Widget +
- Happy Club, monthly$2.991 Month
- Happy Club, 6 month$14.996 Months
- Happy Club, Yearly$24.991 Year
Recorder for iPhone
- Voice Recorder "SUPER"3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Voice Recorder3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Voice Recorder "POPULAR"3 Days trial$32.991 Year
Questions
Is Note Widget + free?
Is Recorder for iPhone free?
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