Comparison

Recorder Plus vs Private Record Master

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

Private Record Master

Easily record and share personal notes, lectures, meetings, and interviews with a modern interface. This app supports background recording, custom plans, and offers flexible playback options. Share your recordings instantly via various methods, including social media and Wi-Fi file sharing.

Highlights
  • Background recording
  • Automatic recording
  • Custom recording plans
  • Playlist creation
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Multiple sharing options
Features
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Recording should be this simple. Voice Recorder Master is a professional recording app designed for iPhone and iPad. Whether you're taking class notes, recording meetings, capturing interviews, saving ideas, or practicing languages, you can start recording instantly, organize effortlessly, and share anytime. Tap to record. Tap to play back. Convert recordings into text whenever you need—making every voice recording more valuable. 【Professional Recording | Capture Every Important Moment】 • High-Quality Recording — Multiple audio quality and format options for different scenarios • Background Recording — Continue recording while using other apps • Scheduled Recording — Automatically stop at your set duration, ideal for meetings and lectures • Live Waveform Display — Monitor recording status in real time • Interruption Protection — More stable recording during calls, lock screen, and interruptions • Multi-Track Sessions — Record in segments and merge with ease 【Smart Transcription | Seamless Voice & Text Conversion】 • Real-Time Speech-to-Text — Transcribe while you speak • Audio & Meeting Transcription — Turn long recordings into editable text • Text-to-Speech — Multiple voices with adjustable speed • AI Smart Summary — Automatically extract highlights and action items • Subtitle Export — Supports SRT and VTT formats 【Audio Toolbox | 20+ Powerful Audio Tools】 Format conversion, AI noise reduction, video-to-audio extraction, trimming and merging, speed and pitch adjustment, fade in/out, ringtone creation, voice effects, batch export, recording timer, and more. Import audio and complete editing in just a few taps. 【Enjoy Playback】 Create playlists, adjust playback speed, and set sleep timers for a better listening experience. 【Stay Organized】 Manage recordings with folders, tags, favorites, iCloud backup, and Home Screen widgets for instant recording. 【Privacy First】 Protect recordings with passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID. Store your data locally and keep full control. 【Easy Sharing】 Share recordings via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, iCloud Drive, Files, and more. Perfect for students, professionals, creators, families, and anyone who wants to preserve important moments. Record anytime. Capture every idea. Download Voice Recorder Master today and make every voice count.

Screenshots

Recorder Plus3 screens
Private Record Master3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Recorder Plus at 82% against Private Record Master's 0%. Recorder Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 13). Private Record Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Private Record Master sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recorder Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recorder Plus has 3.7K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Recorder Plus's written reviews are positive against 0% of Private Record Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recorder Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Private Record Master every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Recorder Plus versus Private Record Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecorder PlusPrivate Record Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurbokey Studio玲炤 毛

Customer experience

Recorder Plus

All ratings3,660 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative14.8%

Private Record Master

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Private Record Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Recorder Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Effect Pack3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • 20 hours transcribe service$4.99
4 purchases

Private Record Master

One-time4
  • Donate us$0.99
  • Pro Version, No ads.$2.99
  • Support us$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Support us$14.99

Questions

Is Recorder Plus free?
Recorder Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Record Master free?
Private Record Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recorder Plus or Private Record Master?
Recorder Plus is rated higher. Recorder Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Private Record Master averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do Recorder Plus or Private Record Master have ads?
Recorder Plus shows ads; Private Record Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Recorder Plus or Private Record Master?
Recorder Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Private Record Master every 2 weeks. Most recently, Recorder Plus was updated on September 26, 2026 and Private Record Master on September 10, 2026.

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