Comparison

Recorder Plus vs Recorder for iPhone

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. Enhance your recordings with effects, text-to-speech, and noise reduction. Securely back up and share your audio files across devices.

Highlights
  • Unlimited recording time
  • Audio editing (cut, copy, paste)
  • Automatic cloud backup
  • Speech-to-text transcription
  • Text-to-speech synthesis
  • Audio effects (tempo, pitch, noise reduction)
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

Recorder for iPhone

Capture audio with a variety of formats and organize it into folders. Edit recordings with trimming and merging tools, and share them easily. Transcribe your voice memos into text for quick reference and accessibility.

Highlights
  • Multiple audio formats (MP3, M4A, AIFC, WAV)
  • Folder organization
  • Trim, cut, and merge recordings
  • Instant voice transcription
  • Easy sharing and export
  • Searchable recordings
Features
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Experience seamless voice recording with Recorder for iPhone. Our sleek, modern design simplifies capturing personal notes, lectures, meetings, interviews, and more. Plus, unlock our Transcribe feature for effortless transcription of your recordings, aiding language learning and enhancing accessibility. Exciting features: 1. Simple Recording: - Choose from MP3, M4A, AIFC, WAV formats. - Organize recordings into folders for easy access. 2. Easy Playback: - Search for recordings quickly. - Navigate easily with 5-second jumps. 3. Effortless Editing: - Trim, cut, and merge recordings with precision. - Rename and tag recordings. - Convert to various formats. 4. Seamless Sharing & Export: - Share via AirDrop, Mail, Messages, Dropbox, etc. - Export to files for easy access. 5. Transcribe Voice Recordings (New): - Instant, accurate transcriptions. - Save time with automated transcription. - Access recordings in text format for effortless reference. Subscription Details: - Weekly Subscription: $4.99/week. - Monthly Subscription: $9.99/month (with free trial). - Yearly Subscription: $32.99/year. Subscriptions are auto-renewing. Price is shown in the Purchase pane at purchase time. Payment charged at confirmation/end of Free Trial Period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Unused free trial period forfeited upon subscription purchase. Privacy Policy: https://voicememo.co/privacy-policy.html Terms: https://voicememo.co/terms-of-use.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Recorder Plus3 screens
Recorder for iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Recorder Plus at 82% against Recorder for iPhone's 30%. Recorder Plus also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Recorder for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Recorder Plus's written reviews are positive against 30% of Recorder for iPhone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recorder Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, Recorder for iPhone monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Recorder Plus versus Recorder for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecorder PlusRecorder for iPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better4.4 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K — better3K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurbokey StudioGREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP

Customer experience

Recorder Plus

All ratings3,778 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative14.8%

Recorder for iPhone

All ratings2,973 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative65.7%

User reviews

Recorder Plus

From 3.8K 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

Recorder for iPhone

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for recording meetings
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable recording
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Recordings mysteriously disappear

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

Recorder for iPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to record calls
  • Inability to transfer files between devices
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Seamless Dropbox integration
  • Ability to record multiple callers
  • Improved file management and export options

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Recorder Plus

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

Recorder for iPhone

Subscriptions3
  • Voice Recorder "SUPER"3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Voice Recorder3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Voice Recorder "POPULAR"3 Days trial$32.991 Year

Questions

Is Recorder Plus free?
Recorder Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recorder for iPhone free?
Recorder for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recorder Plus or Recorder for iPhone?
Recorder Plus is rated higher. Recorder Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Recorder for iPhone averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.
Do Recorder Plus or Recorder for iPhone have ads?
Both Recorder Plus and Recorder for iPhone show ads.
Which is updated more often, Recorder Plus or Recorder for iPhone?
Recorder Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, and Recorder for iPhone monthly. Most recently, Recorder Plus was updated on November 1, 2026 and Recorder for iPhone on November 4, 2026.

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