# Recorder for iPhone vs NurseClock

The clearest difference is rating: NurseClock at 5.0 against Recorder for iPhone's 4.4. NurseClock also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Recorder for iPhone's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recorder for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and NurseClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NurseClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recorder for iPhone has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Recorder for iPhone ships an update monthly, NurseClock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recorder for iPhone | NurseClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-for-iphone/id1537387586/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nurseclock/id6758857573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 174 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) | [Jose Montes De Oca Morfin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875301848) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### NurseClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nurseclock/id6758857573)

This alarm app is tailored for nurses and shift workers with irregular schedules. It allows users to set alarms for specific work dates rather than just daily or weekly repeats, simplifying wake-up routines for rotating shifts.

**Highlights:** Set alarms for specific dates, Batch-create alarms for entire week, Monthly calendar view of alarms, Customizable sounds and snooze, Auto-delete old alarms, Import schedules from NurseGrid (Pro), Automatic calendar sync (Pro)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NurseClock Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NurseClock Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recorder for iPhone free?

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

### Is NurseClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Recorder for iPhone or NurseClock?

NurseClock is rated higher. Recorder for iPhone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while NurseClock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Recorder for iPhone or NurseClock have ads?

Recorder for iPhone shows ads; NurseClock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Recorder for iPhone or NurseClock?

Recorder for iPhone ships an update monthly, and NurseClock every 3 months. Most recently, Recorder for iPhone was updated on October 27, 2026 and NurseClock on October 15, 2026.

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