# Voice Recorder & Notes Pro vs RecorderHQ

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.

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 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Recorder & Notes Pro | RecorderHQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-and-notes-pro/id492995106/reviews)** | [4.6 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorderhq-recorder-for-cloud/id592288593/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 241 |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | **82.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linfei Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441500559) | [SHENG TA TSAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/592288596) |

## 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


### RecorderHQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorderhq-recorder-for-cloud/id592288593)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 High-quality recordings
- 📤 Convenient file sharing
- 🗂️ Organized file management
- 🎨 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- Crashes when trying to merge files
- Apple Watch recording stops when screen dims

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Recorder & Notes Pro free?

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

### Is RecorderHQ free?

RecorderHQ costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Voice Recorder & Notes Pro is rated higher. Voice Recorder & Notes Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while RecorderHQ averages 4.6 from 241 ratings.

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

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

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

Voice Recorder & Notes Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and RecorderHQ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Voice Recorder & Notes Pro was updated on November 12, 2026 and RecorderHQ on November 10, 2026.

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