Comparison

Neutron Audio Recorder vs Busco

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Neutron Audio Recorder

Record high-fidelity audio with advanced controls like parametric EQ and silence detection. Organize and manage your recordings with a media library and flexible storage options, including network backup. Supports various lossless and compressed formats for professional-sounding results.

Highlights
  • Audiophile-grade 32/64-bit engine
  • Silence detection for storage saving
  • Parametric equalizer and customizable filters
  • Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
  • Multiple recording formats (WAV, FLAC, MP3, etc.)
  • Media library and playlist management
  • Network storage backup (SMB, SFTP)
Features
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Neutron Audio Recorder is a high-resolution audio recorder for mobile devices and PCs, powered by a 32/64-bit, OS and platform independent Neutron HiFi audio engine that bypasses standard OS audio limitations. Enjoy bit-perfect recording through USB ADCs and external audio interfaces, with a full DSP suite that can be applied to the recording itself or to playback only. Save to internal, external, or network storage in lossless or compressed formats (WAV, FLAC, OGG/Vorbis, Speex, MP3). Built for voice recording, field recording, musicians and anyone who demands high-fidelity audio and full control over their recordings. HI-RES RECORDING & ADC SUPPORT • 32/64-bit HD audio processing, well known to Neutron Music Player users • OS and platform independent encoding and audio processing • Bit-perfect recording • Real-time signal monitoring mode • High-quality real-time optional resampling (Quality and Audiophile modes), reduces file size without sacrificing quality, ideal for voice recordings FORMATS • High-resolution lossless: WAV (PCM, A-Law, U-Law), FLAC • Space-saving compressed: OGG/Vorbis, MP3, Speex, WAV-ADPCM DSP & AUDIO PROCESSING • Two DSP modes for all effects: apply DSP to the Recording session (recorded sound is source + DSP) or to the Playback session (recording stays original, DSP is applied in real time to the playback sound) • Parametric equalizer (PEQ): 4-130 bands, per channel, with fully configurable type, frequency, Q and gain • Configurable digital filters for sound correction • Automatic Gain Control (AGC) to boost faint or distant sounds • Silence Detector: skips quiet sections during recording or playback to save storage • Compressor / Limiter • Dithering to minimize quantization error • Real-time spectrum, waveform and RMS analyzers NETWORK, STORAGE & BACKUP • Record to internal or external storage • Record directly to network storage in real time: SMB/CIFS (NAS or PC, Samba) and SFTP (SSH) • Play recordings to Chromecast, UPnP/DLNA renderers and network speakers • Manage your local media library through the internal FTP server • Share recorded files with other installed apps LIBRARY & PLAYBACK • Media library grouped by album, artist, genre, year and folder • Folder mode and bookmarks • Playlists: M3U, with full playlist management • Tag and metadata editing for recorded files • Playback modes: Shuffle, Loop, Single Track, Sequential, Queue • Profiles (multiple configurations) for instant workflow switching • Programmable start and stop recording timers • Multi-language interface • CarPlay for playing recordings in a car SUPPORT & COMMUNITY Get specifications, technical help, report issues or discuss features on the official website and forum, or report bugs directly by e-mail.

About

Busco

Discover local food, events, and nightlife in your city. Find hidden pop-ups, restaurant openings, and live music with an interactive map that sorts results by distance. Explore hyperlocal vendors and support local creators.

Highlights
  • Discover local events and food
  • Map of city happenings
  • Sorts results by distance
  • Highlights hyperlocal vendors
  • Real-time interactive map
  • Finds hidden pop-up events
Features
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Busco makes it easy to discover what’s happening in your city — from hidden pop-up events and art shows to nightlife, restaurant openings, live music, and happy hours. We're the first app ever to map out Mexico City's puestos, with 1500+ and counting. Why Busco? - Find what’s closest: Our grid automatically sorts results by distance, so you’ll always see the most convenient options first. - Explore hyperlocal vendors: From street tacos and coffee pop-ups to neighborhood bars, clubs, and art shows, Busco highlights the artists, events, and spaces you can't find anywhere else. - See it on the map: Browse events and vendors in real time, with an interactive map that updates as you move through the city. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute night out or want to support local creators, Busco connects you with the city’s most exciting happenings. Download today and start exploring Mexico City like a local.

Screenshots

Neutron Audio Recorder4 screens
Busco4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Busco at 100% against Neutron Audio Recorder's 40%. Busco also leads on price (Free vs $12.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.8). Neutron Audio Recorder's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Busco is free to download; Neutron Audio Recorder costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Busco holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Neutron Audio Recorder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Busco's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neutron Audio Recorder ships an update every 2 months, Busco monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Neutron Audio Recorder versus Busco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeutron Audio RecorderBusco
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings416 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB77 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNeutron Code LimitedSalmos AI, Inc.

Customer experience

Neutron Audio Recorder

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

Busco

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Neutron Audio Recorder

No in-app purchases

None

Busco

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neutron Audio Recorder free?
Neutron Audio Recorder costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Busco free?
Busco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Neutron Audio Recorder or Busco?
Busco is rated higher. Neutron Audio Recorder averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Busco averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Neutron Audio Recorder or Busco have ads?
Busco shows ads; Neutron Audio Recorder does not.
Which is updated more often, Neutron Audio Recorder or Busco?
Neutron Audio Recorder ships an update every 2 months, and Busco monthly. Most recently, Neutron Audio Recorder was updated on November 3, 2026 and Busco on November 5, 2026.

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