# Megaphone vs Voice Recorder & Notes Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Recorder & Notes Pro at 4.6 against Megaphone's 2.8. Voice Recorder & Notes Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 52%). Megaphone's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Megaphone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Voice Recorder & Notes Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Voice Recorder & Notes Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Recorder & Notes Pro has 13K ratings behind it against 593, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Megaphone's written reviews are positive against 81% of Voice Recorder & Notes Pro's.

Megaphone ships an update every 3 months, Voice Recorder & Notes Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Megaphone | Voice Recorder & Notes Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (593 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megaphone-voice-amplifier/id304955183/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-and-notes-pro/id492995106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 593 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smudge Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/291678441) | [Linfei Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441500559) |

## What reviewers say

### Megaphone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megaphone-voice-amplifier/id304955183)

Instantly transform your device into a microphone for amplified sound. Connect to external speakers via wired or wireless options to be heard clearly in any situation, from speeches to presentations. Offers advanced features for a seamless audio experience.

**Highlights:** Crystal-clear sound quality, Connect to wired speakers, Connect to Bluetooth speakers, Stream to second iOS device over Wi-Fi, Stream to Apple TV, Background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bluetooth support and no ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bluetooth support and no ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as a microphone
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for events/presentations
- 👍 Can amplify voice
- 👍 Decent sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Significant delay when using Bluetooth
- 🐛 Loud feedback/screeching noises
- 🐛 Low microphone volume
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for Bluetooth

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing
- Microphone not working
- Bluetooth pairing problems

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth mic input support
- Adjustable echo/reverb settings
- Compatibility with more Bluetooth devices
- Ability to use phone as wireless mic


### Voice Recorder & Notes Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-and-notes-pro/id492995106)

Record and transcribe voice notes with advanced editing and management features. Offers multiple recording modes, including voice-activated and preset time, along with robust audio manipulation tools. Secure your recordings with a passcode and easily share or upload them to cloud services.

**Highlights:** Real-time transcription, Multiple recording modes, Advanced audio editing, Passcode protection, Cloud storage integration, Multiple audio formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent recording quality
- 🚀 Seamless recording experience
- 💡 Useful features like transcription and speed adjustment
- 🔒 Secure storage of recordings
- 📱 Works well across devices (iPhone, Apple Watch)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to find certain features or settings
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔇 Issues with Bluetooth connectivity and microphone compatibility

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings sometimes disappear or are lost
- Sync issues between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Transcription feature often produces inaccurate results

**Requested features**

- Allow editing and trimming of recordings within the app
- Provide more customization options for the interface
- Add support for local file storage and sharing
- Improve the transcription accuracy and features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Megaphone free?

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

### Is Voice Recorder & Notes Pro free?

Voice Recorder & Notes Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Megaphone or Voice Recorder & Notes Pro?

Voice Recorder & Notes Pro is rated higher. Megaphone averages 2.8 out of 5 from 593 ratings, while Voice Recorder & Notes Pro averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Megaphone or Voice Recorder & Notes Pro have ads?

Megaphone shows ads; Voice Recorder & Notes Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Megaphone or Voice Recorder & Notes Pro?

Megaphone ships an update every 3 months, and Voice Recorder & Notes Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Megaphone was updated on October 27, 2026 and Voice Recorder & Notes Pro on October 31, 2026.

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