Voice Recorder & Notes Pro vs RecorderHQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
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.
- Real-time transcription
- Multiple recording modes
- Advanced audio editing
- Passcode protection
- Cloud storage integration
- Multiple audio formats
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Voice Recorder & Notes Pro can meet all your recording needs and help you work more efficiently. Transcribe all your meetings, interviews, lectures, and everyday voice conversations in real time. POWERFUL RECORDING MODES: - Normal recording mode This mode can start a professional recording easily, and a stable background operation makes your recording safer. - Preset time recording mode This mode can preset the start and end time of recording. - Mix recording mode This mode can mix recordings with selected audio. - Voice-activated recording mode This mode can record voice when you are speaking normally, and automatically pauses when your voice is below a specified decibel to get smaller file size. - Bluetooth headset recording mode This mode can start recording via connecting a Bluetooth headset. AUDIO EDITING: - Crop audio - Adjust volume - Adjust pitch - Adjust speed - Insert audio - Mix audio - Split audio - Merge audio - Delete blanks - Reduce noise - Add markers ADVANCED FEATURES: - Passcode protect recordings - Making ringtones - Voice reminder - Transcription - Multi-segment loop playback - AI file management SHARE RECORDINGS: Share audio by Email, Messages, AirDrop, iTunes, Albums, Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and more. CLOUD SUPPORT: Upload recordings to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, GoogleDrive, OneDrive, SoundCloud, Box and more. RECORDING FORMATS SUPPORT: MP3、M4A、AAC、MP4、CAF、AIFC、AIFF、WAV Terms of Use: https://www.linfei.app/privacy Privacy Policy: https://www.linfei.app/terms
RecorderHQ
This app transforms your device into a high-quality voice recorder. It supports multiple audio formats, offers extensive sharing options to cloud services and other devices, and includes advanced editing features. Premium options unlock further control and an ad-free experience.
- Record in MP3, M4A, WAV formats
- Share to cloud services (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive)
- Speech to text conversion
- Transfer files via USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Audio file editing (trim, merge)
- Organize files in folders
- Background recording and playback
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RecorderHQ make your iPhone or iPad an voice recorder. We support record mp3 m4a and wav format directly. Sharing audio files to iCloud Drvie, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive. • Speech to text • support audio file upload or download from iCloud Drvie, Dropbox, Google Drive , OneDrive and audioBoom • support transfer large file via USB in iTunes, just connect your iPhone to PC. • Transferring audio file via WIFI is easy. No restriction at all. • support sending file via whatsapp( try open in other application feature) • Multiple sample rate from 8000hz to 44100hz • support trim audio file, merge multiple audio files. • Save audio file to camera roll • Support aif,wav,m4a and caf and mp3 file format. • Support pause,forward,rewind. • export file via iTunes, email. • Organize you voice files in folder. • support background recording and playback. • support bluetooth microphone. • iCloud,Airplay support. • support sending audio file to Dropbox, Google Drive. • support sending voice to other device via bluetooth or wifi. • transfer files from iphone to pc via wifi and browser • Convert files into Mp3 format(CBR, VBR support) • Convert files into ringtone format • Support lock screen while recording.( iPhone only) • Support Today Widget Premium Features 1. Choose recording device(bluetooth, usb). 2. Adjust input gain. 3. Real time monitor. 4. Stereo meter. 5. Advertisement free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Voice Recorder & Notes Pro at Free against RecorderHQ's $4.99. Voice Recorder & Notes Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13K vs 241). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro is free to download; RecorderHQ costs $4.99 up front. Voice Recorder & Notes Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and RecorderHQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 RecorderHQ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Recorder & Notes Pro has 13K ratings behind it against 241, 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 83% of RecorderHQ's.
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, RecorderHQ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Voice Recorder & Notes Pro | RecorderHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (13K ratings) — better | 4.6 (241 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | 82.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 241 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linfei Ltd. | SHENG TA TSAI |
Customer experience
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
RecorderHQ
User reviews
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent recording quality
- 🚀 Seamless recording experience
- 💡 Useful features like transcription and speed adjustment
- 🔒 Secure storage of recordings
- 📱 Works well across devices (iPhone, Apple Watch)
Room to improve
- 🔍 Difficult to find certain features or settings
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔇 Issues with Bluetooth connectivity and microphone compatibility
RecorderHQ
From 241 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 High-quality recordings
- 📤 Convenient file sharing
- 🗂️ Organized file management
- 🎨 Simple and intuitive interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or recording issues
- 🔀 Difficulty merging or overlapping recordings
- 📤 Limited sharing options (e.g. no Facebook)
- 🔊 Playback could use more features (seek, speed control)
- ⌚ Apple Watch support needs improvement
Bugs and requests
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
Reported bugs
3 issues- Recordings sometimes disappear or are lost
- Sync issues between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Transcription feature often produces inaccurate results
Requested features
4 requests- 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
RecorderHQ
Reported bugs
3 issues- Recordings not saving properly
- Crashes when trying to merge files
- Apple Watch recording stops when screen dims
Requested features
5 requests- Add more file format options (e.g. FLAC)
- Implement a multi-track recording feature
- Improve Apple Watch integration and controls
- Add more sharing options (e.g. social media, FTP)
- Implement a preview function before saving
In-app purchases
Voice Recorder & Notes Pro
- Monthly Subscription$16.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$99.991 Year
RecorderHQ
- Premium$3.99
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