# Recorder Plus vs Quick Voice Recorder & Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quick Voice Recorder & Notes at none against Recorder Plus's 3. Quick Voice Recorder & Notes also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). Recorder Plus's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 50%) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 14). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Recorder Plus against 4.9 for Quick Voice Recorder & Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recorder Plus has 3.8K ratings behind it against 14, 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 50% of Quick Voice Recorder & Notes's.

Recorder Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, Quick Voice Recorder & Notes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recorder Plus | Quick Voice Recorder & Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-plus-audio-editor/id502271511/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-voice-recorder-and-notes/id6756514012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 23 MB | 32 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) | [StedyWorks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838589979) |

## What reviewers say

### Recorder Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-plus-audio-editor/id502271511)

Record, edit, and transcribe audio with unlimited length. Features include cut, copy, paste, undo/redo, and cloud backup. Enhance audio with effects and convert speech to text.

**Highlights:** Unlimited recording time, Audio editing (cut, copy, paste), Cloud backup (iCloud, Google Drive), Speech to text transcription, Audio effects (tempo, pitch, noise reduction), Text to speech synthesis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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


### Quick Voice Recorder & Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-voice-recorder-and-notes/id6756514012)

Instantly capture audio with a dim screen and clock overlay for discreet recording. This tool prioritizes speed and privacy for urgent situations, documentation, or note-taking in low-light environments.

**Highlights:** Instant auto-record on launch, Distraction-free dim screen mode, Clock overlay for time tracking, Customizable interface visibility, Secure in-device library and playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recorder Plus free?

Recorder Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quick Voice Recorder & Notes free?

Quick Voice Recorder & Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Recorder Plus or Quick Voice Recorder & Notes?

Quick Voice Recorder & Notes is rated higher. Recorder Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Quick Voice Recorder & Notes averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Recorder Plus or Quick Voice Recorder & Notes have ads?

Both Recorder Plus and Quick Voice Recorder & Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Recorder Plus or Quick Voice Recorder & Notes?

Recorder Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, and Quick Voice Recorder & Notes every 9 days. Most recently, Recorder Plus was updated on November 10, 2026 and Quick Voice Recorder & Notes on October 30, 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.*