Recorder Plus vs Recorder for iPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
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.
- Multiple audio formats (MP3, M4A, AIFC, WAV)
- Folder organization
- Trim, cut, and merge recordings
- Instant voice transcription
- Easy sharing and export
- Searchable recordings
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Recorder Plus | Recorder for iPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better | 4.4 (3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews — better | 30.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K — better | 3K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Turbokey Studio | GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP |
Customer experience
Recorder Plus
Recorder for iPhone
User reviews
Recorder Plus
From 3.8K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Recorder Plus
- Effect Pack3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Year
- 20 hours transcribe service$4.99
Recorder for iPhone
- 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
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