# Note Widget + vs Recorder for iPhone

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.

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 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Widget + | Recorder for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-for-iphone/id1537387586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 438 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 29.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 12 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.8 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuri Nesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/521035681) | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Widget +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Happy Club, monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Happy Club, 6 month | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Happy Club, Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fast to use
- 👍 Great for various lists
- 👍 Good for note-taking
- 👍 Syncs across devices
- 👍 No distracting ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot delete notes
- 🐛 Subscription not reloading
- 🐛 App won't stay open
- 🐛 Blank yellow page issue
- 🐛 Paper too small for notes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add folder organization
- More than nine categories
- Ability to add tags
- Password protection for notes
- Show full widgets on home screen


### Recorder for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-for-iphone/id1537387586)

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.

**Highlights:** Multiple audio formats (MP3, M4A, AIFC, WAV), Folder organization, Trim, cut, and merge recordings, Instant voice transcription, Easy sharing and export, Searchable recordings

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Recorder "SUPER" | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Recorder | $9.99 | per month |
| Voice Recorder "POPULAR" | $32.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for recording meetings
- 🚀 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable recording
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Recordings mysteriously disappear

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to record calls
- Inability to transfer files between devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Seamless Dropbox integration
- Ability to record multiple callers
- Improved file management and export options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Widget + free?

Note Widget + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Recorder for iPhone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note Widget + or Recorder for iPhone?

Recorder for iPhone is rated higher. Note Widget + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 438 ratings, while Recorder for iPhone averages 4.4 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Note Widget + or Recorder for iPhone have ads?

Both Note Widget + and Recorder for iPhone show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Widget + or Recorder for iPhone?

Note Widget + ships an update monthly, and Recorder for iPhone every 4 weeks. Most recently, Note Widget + was updated on September 19, 2026 and Recorder for iPhone on September 26, 2026.

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