# AudioNote™ vs Voice Recording Button

The clearest difference is price: Voice Recording Button at Free against AudioNote™'s $12.99. Voice Recording Button also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). AudioNote™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Voice Recording Button is free to download; AudioNote™ costs $12.99 up front. Voice Recording Button sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AudioNote™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for AudioNote™ against 4.2 for Voice Recording Button. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118 and 175 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of AudioNote™'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Voice Recording Button's.

AudioNote™ ships an update every 3 weeks, Voice Recording Button every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioNote™ | Voice Recording Button |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audionote/id369820957/reviews) | **[4.2 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recording-button/id1404209598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 118 | **175** |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luminant Software, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/286050547) | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioNote™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audionote/id369820957)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

This app combines note-taking with synchronized audio recording, allowing users to instantly access specific moments in recordings by tapping on their notes. It supports text, drawings, photos, and PDF annotation, making it ideal for students and professionals to capture and review information efficiently.

**Highlights:** Synchronized note and audio recording, Seek directly to audio by tapping notes, Highlighted notes during playback, Insert text, drawing, and photo notes, Audio amplifier, Import and annotate PDF documents

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent note-taking and recording
- 👍 Syncs audio to text/drawings
- 👍 Clear audio quality
- 👍 Reliable and stable performance
- 👍 Useful for meetings, lectures, and research

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional recording issues or crashes
- 🔒 Limited file sharing/export options
- 👎 Outdated interface design
- 👎 Small buttons and controls
- 👎 Lack of advanced formatting options

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings sometimes disappear or get corrupted
- Difficulty navigating large audio files
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to change font size, color, and formatting
- Improved file management and sharing options
- Background recording mode
- Faster playback speed controls
- Integration with cloud storage services


### Voice Recording Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recording-button/id1404209598)

Instantly capture audio with a single tap from your home screen or a widget. This app offers quick and easy voice recording for those moments you can't afford to miss, with options for sound quality adjustments.

**Highlights:** One-tap recording from icon, Widget for instant access, Automatic recording on startup, Manual stop recording, Immediate playback, Adjustable sound quality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly plan) | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Buying out) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioNote™ free?

AudioNote™ costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Voice Recording Button free?

Voice Recording Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AudioNote™ or Voice Recording Button?

Voice Recording Button is rated higher. AudioNote™ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Voice Recording Button averages 4.2 from 175 ratings.

### Do AudioNote™ or Voice Recording Button have ads?

Voice Recording Button shows ads; AudioNote™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, AudioNote™ or Voice Recording Button?

AudioNote™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Voice Recording Button every 8 months. Most recently, AudioNote™ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Voice Recording Button on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*