# DefenseRecorder vs More Chime

The clearest difference is rating: DefenseRecorder at 5.0 against More Chime's 4.3. More Chime's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DefenseRecorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and More Chime sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DefenseRecorder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

DefenseRecorder ships an update every 3 weeks, More Chime every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DefenseRecorder | More Chime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defenserecorder/id1659606064/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/more-chime-talking-clock/id6747742098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Defense Recorder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659606066) | [SYSCODE INTERNATIONAL INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1056483582) |

## What reviewers say

### DefenseRecorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defenserecorder/id1659606064)

This app continuously records audio in the background, allowing you to save, replay, and share recordings. It automatically holds recent audio for easy access and offers a premium upgrade for unlimited rewind time and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Continuous background audio recording, Save, replay, and share recordings, Automatic half-hour audio buffer, Unlimited rewind time (premium), Ad-free experience (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Defense Recorder Service | $7.99 | per month |
| Defense Recorder Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| English (U.S.) | $3.99 | one-time |


### More Chime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/more-chime-talking-clock/id6747742098)

This app provides clear hourly and half-hourly voice announcements and notifications to help you manage your time effectively. Personalize your time reminders with various stylish voice packs. Make time management effortless and fun.

**Highlights:** Hourly and half-hourly voice announcements, Customizable notifications, Downloadable voice packs, Personalized time reminders, Effortless time management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable half-hourly chimes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Download Package 24 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Download Package 48 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DefenseRecorder free?

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

### Is More Chime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DefenseRecorder or More Chime?

DefenseRecorder is rated higher. DefenseRecorder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while More Chime averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do DefenseRecorder or More Chime have ads?

Neither DefenseRecorder nor More Chime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DefenseRecorder or More Chime?

DefenseRecorder ships an update every 3 weeks, and More Chime every 6 days. Most recently, DefenseRecorder was updated on October 15, 2026 and More Chime on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*