Comparison

postalk vs Ear Recorder

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

Head to head
About

postalk

Features
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ボードにカード(テキスト)を貼って並べるだけのシンプルなソフトウェアです。 モバイルでは時系列のチャット形式になっているため、場所を選ばずいつでも会議を進めることができます。 モバイルでもボードの画面を閲覧できるようになっていて、チャットでアイデアを書き出して、そのあとカードを並びかえるといった使い方も可能です。 話題ごとにたくさんボードを作れば、検索や通知によって時間と場所を選ばない今までにない会議スペースができあがります。

About

Ear Recorder

This app allows you to record voice memos discreetly by holding your phone to your ear, mimicking a phone call. It transcribes your speech in real-time and saves everything locally for complete privacy. Ideal for capturing thoughts on the go without distraction or embarrassment.

Highlights
  • Auto-record and transcribe by holding to ear
  • Discreet 'fake phone call' style for privacy
  • Clear low voice recording with gain boost
  • Completely offline processing and storage
  • Integrated text sharing for AI tools
  • Reliable call interruption protection
  • Instant launch from widgets
Features
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Ear Recorder is a simple voice recorder for capturing conversations, ideas, and moments you want to revisit. Bring your iPhone to your ear to start recording, then move it away to save. With less to think about on screen, you can focus on what you want to remember. Key Features Start recording by bringing your iPhone to your ear Use the proximity sensor to start recording when your iPhone is close to your ear. Move it away to save your recording. Find recordings when you need them Browse your recordings by date and duration. Search by title or transcription text to quickly find the moment you are looking for. Easy playback controls Open any recording to play, pause, and move through the timeline. Switch playback between the earpiece and speaker to suit your surroundings. Transcriptions & Effortless Editing On supported devices, OS versions, and languages, you can transcribe saved recordings. Edit transcriptions with dedicated safe controls (Cancel and Save) that prevent accidental dismissals. Copy, retranscribe, search, and share transcription text with ease. iCloud Drive Auto-Sync & Backup Enable auto-sync to automatically organize and save audio files (.m4a) and transcription text (.txt) directly into your "iCloud Drive > Ear Recorder" folder by year and month. Seamlessly access and share your recordings across Mac and iPad via the Files app. Share audio or transcription text Share the original audio file, or share a formatted transcription that includes the recording title, date, and duration. When no transcription is available, you can still share the audio. Time Chime Set a Time Chime to keep track of elapsed recording time. Choose a repeating interval or use Combo mode to set two custom reminder times. Safer deletion and restore Confirm before deleting a recording. Deleted recordings can be checked and restored from the Trash, helping you recover important recordings when needed. Designed for accessibility EarRecorder supports Larger Text, VoiceOver, and Reduce Motion. Privacy Recordings are stored on your iPhone. Transcription processing may vary depending on your device, OS version, and language. When recording conversations, please be considerate of others and make sure you follow all applicable laws, regulations, and contractual rules.

Screenshots

postalk4 screens
Ear Recorder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ear Recorder at none against postalk's 2. Ear Recorder also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). postalk's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. postalk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Ear Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

postalk ships an update monthly, Ear Recorder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
postalk versus Ear Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpostalkEar Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerpostalk株式会社Masamichi Maeda

In-app purchases

2 purchases

postalk

Subscriptions2
  • 使い放題プラン$5.991 Month
  • 年額8,980円$59.991 Year
None

Ear Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is postalk free?
postalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ear Recorder free?
Ear Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do postalk or Ear Recorder have ads?
Both postalk and Ear Recorder show ads.
Which is updated more often, postalk or Ear Recorder?
postalk ships an update monthly, and Ear Recorder every 2 weeks. Most recently, postalk was updated on October 12, 2026 and Ear Recorder on October 8, 2026.

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