# Voice Recorder & Notes Pro vs Lexis Audio Editor

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Voice Recorder & Notes Pro at 13K against Lexis Audio Editor's 1.7K. Voice Recorder & Notes Pro also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 71%). Lexis Audio Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Voice Recorder & Notes Pro against 4.6 for Lexis Audio Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Recorder & Notes Pro has 13K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Voice Recorder & Notes Pro's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lexis Audio Editor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Recorder & Notes Pro | Lexis Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-and-notes-pro/id492995106/reviews) | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexis-audio-editor/id1259401721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linfei Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441500559) | [Urs Ammann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259401420) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Lexis Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexis-audio-editor/id1259401721)

This app offers comprehensive audio editing tools, including recording, playback, and advanced manipulation like cutting, pasting, and noise reduction. It supports various audio formats and allows for complex mixing and effects.

**Highlights:** Audio recording and playback, Cut, copy, paste, trim, delete audio, Noise reduction and normalization, Audio mixing and effects (equalizer, compressor), Tempo, speed, and pitch adjustment, Support for multiple audio and video formats, iCloud and iTunes integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| mp3 export filter | $9.99 | one-time |
| Splitter | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful editing features
- 💡 Useful noise reduction
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Difficulty with precise editing
- 🐛 Saving/exporting issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to save or export files
- Inability to use Bluetooth headphones
- Editing controls become unresponsive
- Imported files not playing back correctly
- Unexpected behavior when navigating app

**Requested features**

- Add Bluetooth support
- Improve stability and reliability
- Enhance editing precision and controls
- Expand file format support
- Implement cloud/external storage integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Recorder & Notes Pro free?

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

### Is Lexis Audio Editor free?

Lexis Audio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voice Recorder & Notes Pro or Lexis Audio Editor?

Voice Recorder & Notes Pro and Lexis Audio Editor are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13K and 1.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Voice Recorder & Notes Pro or Lexis Audio Editor have ads?

Neither Voice Recorder & Notes Pro nor Lexis Audio Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Recorder & Notes Pro or Lexis Audio Editor?

Voice Recorder & Notes Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lexis Audio Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Voice Recorder & Notes Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and Lexis Audio Editor on October 14, 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.*