Comparison

Compass° vs Voice Recorder & Audio Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compass°

This application provides a large, easy-to-read compass display to show your direction and heading. It utilizes your device's internal hardware for accurate estimations.

Highlights
  • Large display
  • Easy to read
  • Shows direction
  • Shows heading
  • Uses device hardware
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This app is a super simple compass that is very easy to read with a huge display showing you the direction and heading. This software is provided as is and uses the device's internal hardware to estimate direction. By continuing to use this app you agree to our Terms of Service.

About

Voice Recorder & Audio Editor

Record, transcribe, and edit audio with advanced AI features like summarization, rewriting, and voice changing. Create podcasts, protect your data with local AI processing, and share recordings easily. Includes optional call recording and text notes.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audio recordings
  • AI transcription and summarization
  • Voice changer and audio enhancement
  • Podcast creation tools
  • Local AI processing for privacy
  • Call recording (subscription)
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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Voice Recorder for the iPhone and iPad - download now for FREE! UNLIMITED RECORDINGS Record for as long as you want and as many times as you want. (No restrictions as long as you have enough available storage on your device). AI FEATURES * Transcribe: Convert spoken words into written text * Smart Summarize: Get to the heart of any conversation with instant summaries * Rewrite & Refine: Dictate and elevate your tone and style with expert-written versions of your recordings * AI Chat: Engage in dynamic conversations to learn more about your recordings * Translations: Seamlessly translate your audio into multiple languages * Voice Changer: Tired of your own voice? Transform your voice to sound like anyone * Audio Editor: Enhance your voice or remove background noise with our Audio Enhancement tool
 PODCAST CREATOR Craft personalised podcasts that educate, entertain or inspire on any topics you want - all with just a few taps!
 PRIVACY FIRST-APPROACH FOR AI Nothing leaves your device - our new AI features run locally to keep your data safe and secure. 3D TOUCH Quickly start and stop recording from your home screen TEXT NOTES (In-App purchase) Add notes to individual recordings CLOUD SUPPORT Upload recordings to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, GoogleDrive, OneDrive, Box and more. SHARE RECORDINGS Share audio or video by Email, Messages, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat. TRANSFER RECORDINGS Download recordings by USB cable or WiFi Sync onto your desktop computer ADVANCED FEATURES - Multiple audio formats - Passcode protect recordings - Loop recordings - Trim recordings - Change playback speed - Skip backwards/forwards 15 seconds - Favorite recordings CALL RECORDER (*Requires subscription*) Record incoming and outgoing phone calls. To record a phone call you must facilitate a 3-way conference call. The third "caller" is our recording line that will save your phone call. It is not possible to record phone calls using the built-in microphone on your iPhone. No limit on how many recordings. No per minute fee. ------------------------------------------- NOTE: Call Recorder feature requires your carrier supports 3-way conference calling. SimplyTalk and H2o Wireless do NOT offer this service in the US. Please check local state or Country Laws regarding telephone call recording before using this app. Recordings will be deleted from our server after 7 days. Please make sure you download them offline during this timeframe. ----------------------------- CALL RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION - You will require a monthly subscription to use the Call Recorder feature. - Subscription length: Monthly (includes one week free trial). Privacy Policy: http://tapmedia.co.uk/callrecorder-privacy.htm Terms of Use: http://tapmedia.co.uk/callrecorder-terms.htm TAPMEDIA PRO SUBSCRIPTION - You will receive access to the apps in the TapMedia PRO bundle for the duration of the subscription. - Subscription length: Monthly (includes one week free trial). Privacy Policy: http://tapmedia.co.uk/privacy.htm Terms of Use: http://tapmedia.co.uk/terms.htm -----------------------------

Screenshots

Compass°2 screens
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass° at none against Voice Recorder & Audio Editor's 4. Compass° also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 54%). Voice Recorder & Audio Editor's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 18 months) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Voice Recorder & Audio Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Compass° asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Compass° against 4.7 for Voice Recorder & Audio Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Recorder & Audio Editor has 454K ratings behind it against 59K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Compass°'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Voice Recorder & Audio Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass° ships an update every 18 months, Voice Recorder & Audio Editor fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Compass° versus Voice Recorder & Audio Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass°Voice Recorder & Audio Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (59K ratings) — better4.7 (454K ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews — better54.3% of reviews
Number of ratings59K454K — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#104 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB177 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCTapMedia Ltd

Customer experience

Compass°

All ratings59,171 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative16.1%

Voice Recorder & Audio Editor

All ratings451,466 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,323 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative38.9%

User reviews

Compass°

From 59K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable
  • 💡 Convenient for various use cases
  • 🔍 Provides clear direction information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with accuracy or calibration
  • 🔋 Dependent on device signal/battery
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive

Voice Recorder & Audio Editor

From 454K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable recording
  • 🚀 Good sound quality
  • 🚀 Useful for various purposes
  • 🚀 Consistent performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes or glitches
  • 🐛 Issues with file management and organization
  • 🐛 Transcription inaccuracies or limitations
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 💰 Subscription model concerns

Bugs and requests

Compass°

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compass stuck on certain directions
  • App crashes or fails to load

Requested features

3 requests
  • Paid ad-free version
  • Additional features like GPS integration
  • Improved accuracy and reliability

Voice Recorder & Audio Editor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Inability to delete or trim recordings
  • Sync issues with cloud storage
  • Inconsistent performance after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to rewind/forward recordings
  • Improve transcription accuracy and functionality
  • Allow editing of existing recordings
  • Enhance file organization and management options
  • Provide an option to reject all data collection

In-app purchases

None

Compass°

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Voice Recorder & Audio Editor

Subscriptions3
  • Call Recorder (1 month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TapMedia PRO - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TapMedia PRO - Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Voice Recorder PRO$4.99

Questions

Is Compass° free?
Compass° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voice Recorder & Audio Editor free?
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass° or Voice Recorder & Audio Editor?
Compass° is rated higher. Compass° averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Voice Recorder & Audio Editor averages 4.7 from 454K ratings.
Do Compass° or Voice Recorder & Audio Editor have ads?
Both Compass° and Voice Recorder & Audio Editor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass° or Voice Recorder & Audio Editor?
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, and Voice Recorder & Audio Editor fortnightly. Most recently, Compass° was updated on November 1, 2026 and Voice Recorder & Audio Editor on November 1, 2026.

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