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.
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.
- Wireless remote control
- Next/Previous slide navigation
- Display speaker notes
- Presentation timer
- Customizable pointer icon
- Touchscreen or orientation control
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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.
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.
- Speech to text transcription
- AI meeting summaries
- Semantic smart search
- Privacy-first design
- Secure iCloud sync
- Supports 7+ languages
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote | Voice Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #167 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zentropy Software | VILIOR CUNI |
Customer experience
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote
Voice Recorder
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
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote
No in-app purchases
Voice Recorder
- Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
- Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
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