Comparison

Recorder Plus vs Voice Memos

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Recorder Plus

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
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After nearly ten years of improvement, Recorder Plus has evolved into a simple, easy-to-use and powerful recorder - download now for FREE! Record: There is no limitation on recording time length and times. You can record as long as you want and as many times as you want. It's only up to the storage and battery power of your iPhone/iPad. And you can add markers when recording. Edit: (In-App purchase) Cut, Copy, Paste, even between different recordings. Undo, Redo, and you can get back original file easily. Add markers and notes for the markers. Import audio file from other apps or from Cloud drive. Security: Backup recordings automatically to your iCloud drive or Google Drive. So your recordings will be safe even if your iPhone/iPad get lost. And you can set iCloud as preferred storage in the app, so you can access all recordings on other devices(iPhone/iPad). Share: Share recordings by Email, Messages, other apps, cloud drive(iCloud drive, Dropbox, GoogleDrive, OneDrive, Box...). Also you can download recordings by USB cable or WiFi sync. Effect:(Subscription needed) Tempo, Pitch, Gain, Noise reduction, Background music Yes, this app is not only a recorder, but also a powerful audio editor. Audio synthesis: Text to speech support for 38 countries with 54 voices. Speech to text: Transcribe English speech to text. More information about subscription($4.99/year): 1.Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 2.Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. 3.Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of use: https://recorderplus.com/termsofuse.html Privacy Policy: https://recorderplus.com/privacy.html

About

Voice Memos

Capture, edit, and organize audio with this versatile recording tool. Easily transcribe speech to text, enhance sound quality, and share your creations across devices. Ideal for notes, ideas, and moments.

Highlights
  • Portable audio recording
  • Speech-to-text transcription
  • Audio editing tools
  • Vocal layer recording
  • iCloud sync
  • Noise reduction
Features
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Voice Memos turns your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch into a portable audio recorder, making it easy to capture and share personal notes, song ideas, family moments, classroom lectures, and more. Editing tools like trim, replace, and the new “Save As” feature let you fine-tune your recordings without altering the original. The transcription feature converts speech into text, simplifying the process of finding and referencing specific content. And the new feature to record a vocal layer on top of an existing instrumental recording* without the need for headphones making it easy to capture song ideas on the go. Users can then separate and edit the vocal and instrumental layers independently to continue expanding on those ideas. And with iCloud support, you can capture audio on the go with your iOS device, then use your Mac to do even more with your recordings. Features Record • Record using the built-in microphone, a Bluetooth headset, or a compatible external microphone. • Choose uncompressed audio for maximum sound fidelity, ensuring the highest quality recordings. • Opt for compressed audio to save storage space and record longer sessions. • Automatically name recordings based on your location. • Record a vocal layer* over an instrumental track without headphones. • Stereo recording adds greater depth and dimension to your audio**. • iCloud support keeps your recordings and edits in sync across all your devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Vision Pro. Edit • Pinch-to-zoom for more precision when editing. • Trim your recordings to save just the portion you want. • Replace and resume to fine-tune your recordings. • Save As lets you make edits and save them as a new recording without altering the original file. • Separate and independently edit the vocal and instrumental takes for layered recordings*. • Transcripts automatically convert speech into text for easy reference***. • Enhance Recording reduces background noise and room reverberation with a single tap. Organize • Quickly find recordings with the search feature. • Folders make it easy to organize your recordings. • Mark recordings as Favorites so you can quickly access them later. Listen and share • Speed up or slow down playback of your recordings, or jump 15 seconds forward or back. • Skip Silence analyzes your recordings and automatically skips over gaps in your audio. • Share multiple recordings at once via AirDrop, Mail, Messages, and more. • Import vocal layer* recordings into Logic Pro as a two-track project for advanced editing and production. * Adding a vocal layer on top of a Voice Memos recording is available only on the iPhone 16 Pro models. ** Stereo recording requires Apple devices equipped with stereo microphones and iOS 18 or later. *** Audio transcription is available on iPhone 12 and later in English (Australia), English (Canada), English (Ireland), English (New Zealand), English (South Africa), English (UK), and English (US).

Screenshots

Recorder Plus3 screens
Voice Memos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Voice Memos at none against Recorder Plus's 3. Voice Memos also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1M vs 3.7K). Recorder Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating and review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Recorder Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Voice Memos asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Recorder Plus against 4.8 for Voice Memos. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Memos has 1.1M ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Recorder Plus's written reviews are positive against 80% of Voice Memos's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recorder Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, Voice Memos every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Recorder Plus versus Voice Memos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecorder PlusVoice Memos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.7K ratings)4.8 (1.1M ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better79.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K1.1M — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurbokey StudioApple

Customer experience

Recorder Plus

All ratings3,747 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative14.8%

Voice Memos

All ratings1,112,941 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews3,336 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

Recorder Plus

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🔒 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

Voice Memos

From 1.1M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless recording
  • 🎨 Attractive and minimalistic design
  • 🔍 Useful for capturing ideas and thoughts
  • 🎶 Great for musicians and singers
  • 📚 Helpful for students and academics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable recording (stops unexpectedly)
  • 🔇 Audio quality issues
  • 🔄 Inability to edit/resume recordings
  • 🗂️ Poor organization and folder management
  • ⚠️ Freezing and crashing issues

Bugs and requests

Recorder Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • App freezing or crashing on launch
  • Microphone not working in some cases

Requested features

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

Voice Memos

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Recordings disappearing or not saving properly
  • Phantom data usage and storage issues
  • Playback issues (choppy, unresponsive)
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to delete or export recordings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Repeat/loop playback feature
  • Ability to add notes/comments to recordings
  • Improved search and filtering options
  • Integration with other apps (e.g., transcription)
  • Selective sync option to manage storage

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Recorder Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Effect Pack3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • 20 hours transcribe service$4.99
None

Voice Memos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Recorder Plus free?
Recorder Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voice Memos free?
Voice Memos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Recorder Plus or Voice Memos?
Voice Memos is rated higher. Recorder Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Voice Memos averages 4.8 from 1.1M ratings.
Do Recorder Plus or Voice Memos have ads?
Recorder Plus shows ads; Voice Memos does not.
Which is updated more often, Recorder Plus or Voice Memos?
Recorder Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, and Voice Memos every 5 months. Most recently, Recorder Plus was updated on October 18, 2026 and Voice Memos on October 21, 2026.

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