Comparison

Actions vs Auto Memo Recorder

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

Head to head
About

Actions

This app provides a vast collection of additional actions to enhance the functionality of the Shortcuts app on iOS. It offers a wide range of tools for manipulating data, interacting with device features, and automating complex tasks.

Highlights
  • Add to List
  • Apply Capture Date
  • Blur Images
  • Calculate with Soulver
  • Convert Date to Unix Time
  • Format Number as Ordinal
  • Get Device Details (Extended)
  • Get SF Symbol Image
Features
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Supercharge your shortcuts with lots of useful actions. It provides additional actions for the Shortcuts app. IMPORTANT: Because of an iOS bug, to make the actions show up in the Shortcuts app, you need to first launch the app and then restart your device. 重要提示:由于 iOS 错误,要使操作显示在“快捷方式”应用程序中,您需要先启动该应用程序,然后重新启动设备。 WICHTIG: Aufgrund eines iOS-Fehlers müssen Sie, damit die Aktionen in der Shortcuts-App angezeigt werden, zuerst die App starten und dann Ihr Gerät neu starten. IMPORTANT : en raison d'un bug iOS, pour que les actions s'affichent dans l'application Raccourcis, vous devez d'abord lancer l'application, puis redémarrer votre appareil. The actions are not able to run on Apple Watch or HomePod. Restart your device if the actions don't show up in the Shortcuts app. ■ Actions - Add to List - Apply Capture Date - Ask for Text with Timeout - Authenticate - Blur Images - Boolean - Calculate with Soulver - Choose from List (Extended) - Clamp Number - Color - Combine Lists - Combine Videos - Convert Coordinates to Location - Convert Date to Unix Time - Convert Location to Geo URI - Convert Unix Time to Date - Create Color Image - Create Menu Item - Create URL - Download File - Edit URL - Encrypt File - Encrypt Text - Filter List - Find Music Playlist - Format Currency - Format Date Difference - Format Duration - Format Number as Ordinal - Format Number — Compact - Format Person Name - Format Text List - Generate CSV - Generate Haptic Feedback - Generate Random Data - Generate Random Text - Generate UUID - Get All System Colors - Get Audio Playback Destination - Get Average Color - Get Average Color of Image - Get Battery State - Get Bluetooth Device - Get Bluetooth Devices - Get Boolean from Input - Get Compass Heading - Get Device Details (Extended) - Get Device Motion Activity - Get Device Motion Data - Get Device Orientation - Get Dominant Colors of Image - Get Elevation - Get Emojis - Get File Path - Get High-Resolution Timestamp - Get Image Capture Date / Set Image Capture Date - Get Image Location / Set Image Location - Get Index of List Item - Get Map Image of Location - Get Paragraphs from Text - Get Query Item Value from URL - Get Query Items from URL - Get Query Items from URL as Dictionary - Get Random Boolean - Get Random Color - Get Random Date and Time - Get Random Emoticon - Get Random Floating-Point Number - Get Random Number from Seed - Get Related Words - Get Sentences from Text - Get SF Symbol Image - Get System Color - Get Title of URL - Get Uniform Type Identifier / Set Uniform Type Identifier - Get User Details - Get Values Using JSONPath - Global Variable - Hex Encode - Hide Shortcuts App - Invert Images - Is Accessibility Feature On - Is Audio Playing - Is Bluetooth On - Is Call Active - Is Cellular Data On - Is Cellular Low Data Mode On - Is Conforming to Uniform Type Identifier - Is Connected to VPN - Is Dark Mode On - Is Day - Is Device Locked - Is Device Moving - Is Device Orientation - Is Host Reachable - Is Location Services Enabled - Is Low Power Mode On - Is Online - Is Shaking Device - Is Silent Mode On - Is Time - Is Time In Range - Is Web Server Reachable - Join Wi-Fi - Merge Dictionaries - Open URLs in Safari - Overwrite File - Parse CSV - Parse JSON5 - Pick Color - Pretty Print Dictionaries - Remove Duplicate Lines - Remove Duplicates from List - Remove Emojis - Remove Empty Lines - Remove from List - Remove Non-Printable Characters - Reverse Lines - Reverse List - Round Number to Multiple - Scan Documents - Scan QR Codes in Image - Set Creation and Modification Date of File - Show Black Screen - Show Notification - Shuffle List - Sort List - Sort Months - Spell Out Number - Toggle Boolean - Transform Lists - Transform Text - Transform Text with JavaScript - Trim Whitespace - Truncate List - Truncate Number - Truncate Text - Wait Milliseconds - Write or Edit Text

About

Auto Memo Recorder

Effortlessly capture voice memos with one-tap recording, iCloud sync, and seamless integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch. Review, organize, and share your audio notes with ease, even while driving.

Highlights
  • One-tap recording
  • CarPlay integration
  • Apple Watch standalone recording
  • iCloud sync
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Filter recordings by category
  • Transcription and sharing
Features
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AUTO MEMO RECORDER The Ultimate Hands-Free Voice Recorder - now with enhanced CarPlay playback and full Apple Watch support Auto Memo makes capturing voice memos effortless, whether you're driving, working, or on the go. With one-tap recording, optional iCloud sync, and full CarPlay and Apple Watch integration, your ideas and important moments are always within reach Capture a thought directly on your Apple Watch - no phone needed - continue in CarPlay with enhanced playback visuals, then review and follow up at home on your iPhone, iPad, or desktop Designed to be simple to use, especially on the go! WHAT'S NEW? * Enhanced CarPlay Playback – Enjoy now playing screens with seek, skip, and real-time progress tracking * Standalone Apple Watch Recording – Record directly on your watch, sync to iCloud, and download files on demand * Cloud Sync Improvements – Choose which cloud files to keep on your watch for offline playback * Filter by Category – Quickly find and organise recordings with an intuitive and streamlined menu * Improved Usability – Since version 3.0 ongoing refinements to navigation, toolbar controls, and better recording organisation RECORD * One-tap RECORD, APPEND, and PLAYBACK - all within a clean, distraction-free interface * Hands-free CarPlay mode - START and STOP recordings using voice commands and even APPEND to existing recordings directly from the car
 * Configurable CarPlay mode - Toggle display icon position to best suit your vehicle * Unlimited recording time - Capture without limits (based on device storage capacity) * Configurable silence detection - Adjust both duration and sensitivity to match your needs * Customisable audio quality - From 16kHz (Good Speech) to 48kHz (Studio Quality) PLAY * Seek backwards and forwards during playback. * Adjustable playback speed for quick reviews * Enhanced CarPlay playback controls - Visual progress "Now Playing" tracking with seek/skip support on the road SHARE * Export recordings easily - Share via AirDrop, messages, email, or cloud storage * Support multi select file share - Send and share multiple audio files at once * Transcribe and share your voice memos ORGANISATION * Filter by Category - Sort memos with easy one-tap filtering * Easy to browse - Easy icon based recognition of categories * Manage recordings with ease - Rename, sort, and keep track of important files * Date and time - Stamped filenames for quick reference * Filename Search - Click the magnifying glass and filter files by name CARPLAY OPTIMISATION * Designed for safety - Minimal distraction interface with voice control and feedback * Enhanced "Now Playing" experience - See current playback progress, seek, skip and quick access to major controls * Customisable CarPlay layout - Adjust icon position to suit your vehicle's display * Built-in help guide - Ensuring easy use while on the road APPLE WATCH * Record directory from your Apple Watch - No phone required * Simple clear display - Clear tap-to-record functionality * iCloud Sync supported (Optional) * Playback recordings, stored locally on the watch and choose which files to download from the cloud * Cloud recordings are not automatically downloaded to the device to conserve storage, tap a file to retrieve TRANSCRIPTIONS * Handled on device (iPhone or iPad) * Copy, paste & share text to the destination of your choice * Clear recording needed for the best output STORAGE OPTIONS * iCloud Sync (Optional) - Choose between local storage or cloud backup * Full offline support - Record and store files securely on your device CUSTOMISATION * Light & Dark Mode - Switch themes to match preference * Optimised for performance - Minimal battery impact for long recording sessions NEVER MISS AN IMPORTANT MOMENT & IDEA! Whether it's a quick idea, a to-do list, or notes while driving, on foot, or at home, Auto Memo Recorder ensures you capture everything, hands-free and hassle-free * Download Auto Memo today and take control of your voice memos!

Screenshots

Actions2 screens
Auto Memo Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Actions at Free against Auto Memo Recorder's $2.99. Actions also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and review sentiment (92% vs 58%). Auto Memo Recorder's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Actions is free to download; Auto Memo Recorder costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Actions holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Actions has 517 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Actions's written reviews are positive against 58% of Auto Memo Recorder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Actions ships an update monthly, Auto Memo Recorder fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Actions versus Auto Memo Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActionsAuto Memo Recorder
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (517 ratings) — better2.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better57.9% of reviews
Number of ratings517 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSindre SorhusDavid Kellas

Customer experience

Actions

All ratings469 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.5%

Auto Memo Recorder

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative31.6%

Bugs and requests

Actions

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Errors when using list manipulation actions
  • Incompatibility with HomePod mini
  • Shortcut actions not working on iPhone 15 Pro

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for device orientation detection
  • Integrate with more system-level APIs
  • Provide a way to create custom actions
  • Expand language support beyond English

Auto Memo Recorder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Actions

No in-app purchases

None

Auto Memo Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Actions free?
Actions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auto Memo Recorder free?
Auto Memo Recorder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Actions or Auto Memo Recorder?
Actions is rated higher. Actions averages 4.8 out of 5 from 517 ratings, while Auto Memo Recorder averages 2.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Actions or Auto Memo Recorder have ads?
Neither Actions nor Auto Memo Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Actions or Auto Memo Recorder?
Actions ships an update monthly, and Auto Memo Recorder fortnightly. Most recently, Actions was updated on October 25, 2026 and Auto Memo Recorder on October 25, 2026.

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