Comparison

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote vs Voice Recorder

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

Head to head
About

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote for presentations. Control slides, view speaker notes, and use a customizable pointer. Ideal for seamless slideshow navigation.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Next/Previous slide navigation
  • Display speaker notes
  • Presentation timer
  • Customizable pointer icon
  • Touchscreen or orientation control
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a pointer and controller for PowerPoint or Keynote presentations. Has 'Next Slide' and 'Previous Slide' controls, and can show notes from presentations on the iPhone display along with a timer. Pointer icon can easily by replaced by any image, which could be used for humorous purposes. Touch the screen to show the pointer - which is controlled either by dragging your finger around the screen (easy) or by orientation (takes a little practice) - your choice. Requirements: Computer running Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, WiFi connection (on the same local network or by creating a computer-to-computer network), and PowerPoint or Keynote (choose the program on the back side of the App). Please note that this app cannot control an iPad Keynote presentation. A small Mac application, PointerServer, must be downloaded to your computer and started whenever Pointer is used. This program is available for free at: http://www.zentropysoftware.com/ZS/Pointer_files/PointerServer3.zip Please note that the presentation runs on your computer, not directly from the iPhone or iPad. Instead the iPhone/iPad controls the computer. A support e-mail address is listed at the support web site.

About

Voice Recorder

This app transforms spoken words into detailed notes and summaries using advanced AI. It accurately transcribes audio from meetings, lectures, and brainstorms, providing actionable insights and smart search capabilities. Designed with privacy in mind, it syncs securely across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Speech to text transcription
  • AI meeting summaries
  • Semantic smart search
  • Privacy-first design
  • Secure iCloud sync
  • Supports 7+ languages
Features
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Stop typing. Start speaking. Let AI do the rest. Transform your voice into polished, actionable notes with the most intelligent AI Voice Recorder. Whether it's a high-stakes meeting, a university lecture, or a quick brainstorm, our AI remembers the context so you don't have to. KEY FEATURES: • AI Meeting Summaries: Don't just record, understand. Get instant summaries, action items, and key decisions from long recordings. • Semantic Smart Search: Forget keyword hunting. Ask questions like "What did we decide about the budget?" and find answers across all your notes. • Privacy-First Design: Your data stays yours. Secure iCloud sync ensures your thoughts are private and accessible across all your Apple devices. PERFECT FOR: Professionals: Record meetings and generate minutes automatically. Students: Transcribe lectures and study from AI-generated summaries. Journalists: Accurate interview transcription on the go. Creators: Capture ideas and turn voice memos into drafts instantly. Download the ultimate Voice Memo & AI Note Taker today and never miss a detail again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote1 screens
Voice Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Voice Recorder at Free against Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's $0.99. Voice Recorder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 32 months). Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). On ratings volume and ads 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

Voice Recorder is free to download; Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote costs $0.99 up front. Voice Recorder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Voice Recorder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote ships an update every 32 months, Voice Recorder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote versus Voice Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointer Remote for PowerPoint and KeynoteVoice Recorder
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZentropy SoftwareVILIOR CUNI

Customer experience

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative45.6%

Voice Recorder

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatible with Windows and older macOS versions
  • Requires separate desktop application download
  • Slide transitions cause issues with syncing

Requested features

4 requests
  • View upcoming slide on iPhone
  • Customizable pointer options
  • Reverse orientation support
  • Slide notes display on iPhone

Voice Recorder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Voice Recorder

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote free?
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voice Recorder free?
Voice Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or Voice Recorder?
Voice Recorder is rated higher. Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Voice Recorder averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or Voice Recorder have ads?
Neither Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote nor Voice Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or Voice Recorder?
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote ships an update every 32 months, and Voice Recorder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote was updated on October 27, 2026 and Voice Recorder on October 24, 2026.

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