# Voice Recorder & Notes Pro vs Recorder Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Voice Recorder & Notes Pro at none against Recorder Plus's shown. Voice Recorder & Notes Pro also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (13K vs 3.7K). Recorder Plus's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Recorder Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Recorder Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Voice Recorder & Notes Pro's written reviews are positive against 82% of Recorder Plus's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Recorder & Notes Pro | Recorder Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-and-notes-pro/id492995106/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-plus-audio-editor/id502271511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linfei Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441500559) | [Turbokey Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/431499619) |

## 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


### Recorder Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-plus-audio-editor/id502271511)

Record, edit, and transcribe audio with unlimited recording time. Features include cutting, copying, pasting, and adding markers. Enhance audio with effects like tempo and pitch adjustments, and convert speech to text.

**Highlights:** Unlimited audio recording, Audio editing (cut, copy, paste), Speech-to-text transcription, Text-to-speech synthesis, Audio effects (tempo, pitch, noise reduction), Cloud backup and sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Effect Pack | $4.99 | per year |
| 20 hours transcribe service | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great recording quality
- 💡 Useful features like loop playback
- 🔒 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for some features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and recording issues
- 🔒 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Difficulty accessing/restoring old recordings

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- App freezing or crashing on launch
- Microphone not working in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support for tablets
- Implement iCloud/cloud sync for recordings
- Improve file management and organization
- Provide better integration with other apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Recorder & Notes Pro free?

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

### Is Recorder Plus free?

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

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

Recorder Plus is rated higher. Voice Recorder & Notes Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Recorder Plus averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.

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

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

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

Voice Recorder & Notes Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Recorder Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Voice Recorder & Notes Pro was updated on September 27, 2026 and Recorder Plus on September 26, 2026.

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