# Recorder Plus vs Private Record Master

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recorder Plus | Private Record Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-plus-audio-editor/id502271511/reviews)** | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-record-master/id1472962754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turbokey Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/431499619) | [玲炤 毛](https://appshunter.io/developer/867358588) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Private Record Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-record-master/id1472962754)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate us | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version, No ads. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support us | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support us | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*