Comparison

Document Manager for iPad vs Recorder

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

Head to head
About

Document Manager for iPad

Download, view, and print a wide range of document types from the web or cloud services. Share files between devices, send faxes, and even mail physical documents. Supports a vast array of printers and offers optional toll-free numbers for faxes and voicemail.

Highlights
  • Download files from web and cloud
  • View/print PDF, Word, Excel, and more
  • Create new text documents
  • Transfer files via web browser or iTunes
  • Print to over 1,400 printer models
  • Send faxes to 220+ countries
  • Send postcards and letters via USPS
Features
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Download files from the web or from a cloud, and view/share files between iPads/iPhones running this app. Document Downloader provides essential document handling functionality on your iPad/iPhone: printing/downloading files from the web, MobileMe, Box.net, or Dropbox, faxing, and screencasting. "USER FRIENDLY. Love this. Works perfect for iPhone. Would buy this for all my devices. Great job" - H - Version 2.5 - Jul 29, 2011 "STORES PDFS FROM EMAIL VERY WELL. This app does a great job of storing PDFs from emails--saving me lots of effort." - BL - Version 2.5 - Jul 24, 2011 FEATURES • View/print many document types, including PDF, Word, Excel, bitmap, TIFF, text, HTML, Open Office, GIF, and encapsulated PostScript. • Create new text documents. • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Print to networked or shared printers. No additional software is necessary. This app includes support for over 1,400 printers from HP, Epson, Canon, Samsung, Brother, Lexmark, Xerox, Ricoh, Oki, Kyocera, Infotec, NRG, Lanier, and many more! • Send faxes to over 220 countries and territories worldwide - no subscription required![1] • Get a professional USA-based toll-free number for your incoming faxes and voicemail.[2] • Send postcards and letters via USPS (postal mail). • Print remote files on MobileMe, Box.net, or Dropbox, or download them into this app. • Screencast this app onto other devices running this app or onto a computer. View another user's screencast of this app. • Share files between two iPads/iPhones that are running this app. • Print web-based files or download them into this app. DOES THIS APP SUPPORT MY PRINTER? See the list of printer models this app supports at http://www.ndilitechnologies.com/help.html. HOW DO I IMPORT FILES INTO THIS APP? • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Use iTunes to upload files into this app. • Use a WebDAV server to transfer files. IS THERE HELP AVAILABLE? Yes. In addition to the built-in user guide, you can also ask questions via our real-time chat Customer Support module. Optional Toll Free Number Subscription Notes: • Title: Toll-Free Number Subscription • Length: 1,3, 6 or 12 month options • Price: $14.99,$39.99,$79.99,$14.99/year. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at purchase confirmation • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Terms Of Use: https://n1.ndili.com/termsofuse.html • Privacy Policy: http://www.ndilitechnologies.com/privacy [1] Each fax unit purchases a one-page fax that can be sent in 60 seconds or less to a destination in the United States or Canada. The number of fax units needed to transmit a one-page 60-second fax to a destination in another country is listed in the rate card within this app. Please note that a page that requires a longer transmission time (for example, a page containing high resolution graphics) consumes additional fax units. [2] To receive voicemail or faxes, you must setup an incoming toll-free phone number. The toll-free phone number requires a monthly subscription. 60 minutes/month are included free with subscription. Toll-free numbers are USA-based numbers and are accessible in the United States only.

About

Recorder

Record high-quality audio for lectures, meetings, or music. This app offers flexible recording options, automatic transcription, and easy sharing. Customize settings for the perfect sound.

Highlights
  • High-quality audio recording
  • Intuitive interface
  • Customizable recording settings
  • Automatic transcription
  • Easy sharing options
Features
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Audio Recorder is a powerful and easy-to-use app that lets you record high-quality audio on your device. Whether you're recording a lecture, a meeting, or a song, Audio Recorder has you covered. Features: High-quality recording: Audio Recorder uses your device's built-in microphone to record audio in high quality. Easy to use: Audio Recorder has a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy to record and playback audio. Flexible recording options: Audio Recorder lets you customize your recording settings, including the sample rate, bit rate, and format. Transcription: Audio Recorder can automatically transcribe your recordings into text, making it easy to search and find the information you need. Sharing: Audio Recorder makes it easy to share your recordings with others. You can export your recordings to your device's storage, or share them via email, text message, or social media. Why you'll love Audio Recorder: High-quality recording: Audio Recorder captures your audio in crystal-clear quality, so you can be sure that your recordings will be clear and easy to understand. Easy to use: Audio Recorder is so easy to use that you can start recording right away. Simply tap the record button and you're good to go. Flexible recording options: Audio Recorder gives you the flexibility to customize your recording settings, so you can get the perfect sound for your needs. Transcription: Audio Recorder can automatically transcribe your recordings into text, making it easy to search and find the information you need. Sharing: Audio Recorder makes it easy to share your recordings with others. You can export your recordings to your device's storage, or share them via email, text message, or social media. Download Audio Recorder today and start recording your audio! --- Payment & Subscription Terms: -Select one of the following purchase options to start using premium features: - Auto-renewable subscription : 1 Year - Per Year ($9.99) - One-Time Purchase ($19.99) - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Your account will be following your plan, within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings any time after purchase. - This price is for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Privacy Policy : https://revoo.studio/privacy-policy.htm Terms of Use : https://revoo.studio/terms-of-service.html

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Recorder at Free against Document Manager for iPad's $6.99. Recorder also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (413 vs 1). Document Manager for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, in-app purchases 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

Recorder is free to download; Document Manager for iPad costs $6.99 up front. Document Manager for iPad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Recorder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Document Manager for iPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recorder has 413 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Document Manager for iPad's written reviews are positive against 43% of Recorder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Document Manager for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Recorder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Document Manager for iPad versus Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocument Manager for iPadRecorder
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (413 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1413 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNdili Technologies, Inc.6Hive OU

Customer experience

Document Manager for iPad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Recorder

All ratings405 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Document Manager for iPad

Subscriptions4
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$14.991 Month
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$39.993 Months
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$79.996 Months
Show 1 more
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$149.991 Year
One-time6
  • FaxPack 4 - with 4 Fax Units$0.99
  • Wedding Cover Sheet$0.99
  • FaxPack 21 - with 21 Fax Units (including 1 bonus)$4.99
Show 3 more
  • FaxPack 44 - with 44 Fax Units (including 4 bonus)$9.99
  • 1-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number$14.99
  • 3-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number$39.99
7 purchases

Recorder

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium Membership$4.997 Days
  • Special Gift$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Membership$19.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Yearly Premium Membership$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Membership7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Offer$49.99
  • Lifetime Premium Membership$99.99

Questions

Is Document Manager for iPad free?
Document Manager for iPad costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Recorder free?
Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Document Manager for iPad or Recorder?
Document Manager for iPad is rated higher. Document Manager for iPad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Recorder averages 4.5 from 413 ratings.
Do Document Manager for iPad or Recorder have ads?
Recorder shows ads; Document Manager for iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Document Manager for iPad or Recorder?
Document Manager for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Recorder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Document Manager for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Recorder on November 3, 2026.

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