# Call Recorder vs SmartGate IOType

The clearest difference is rating: SmartGate IOType at 5.0 against Call Recorder's 4.2. SmartGate IOType also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Call Recorder's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 29%) and ratings volume (973 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call Recorder sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SmartGate IOType asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartGate IOType holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Recorder has 973 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Call Recorder's written reviews are positive against 29% of SmartGate IOType's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Call Recorder ships an update every 4 months, SmartGate IOType every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Recorder | SmartGate IOType |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (973 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-recorder-intcall/id521680097/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartgate-iotype/id1360999823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **973** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TeleStar LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/482491590) | [Preeyawate Lojananont](https://appshunter.io/developer/596855514) |

## What reviewers say

### Call Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-recorder-intcall/id521680097)

Record your phone conversations easily and affordably. This app simplifies call recording without complicated setups or subscriptions, offering a pay-as-you-go model. All recordings are stored securely on your device.

**Highlights:** Record national and international calls, One-tap call recording, Pay-as-you-go pricing, Recordings saved on device, Share recordings via email, cloud, and messaging apps, Set titles for recordings

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Call Recorder - IntCall | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Call recording - IntCall | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Call Recorder - IntCall | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Call Recorder - IntCall | $49.99 | per year |
| Call Recorder - IntCall | $0.99 | one-time |
| $5 Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| $10 Credit | $9.99 | one-time |
| $23 Credit | $18.99 | one-time |
| $19 Credit | $18.99 | one-time |
| $20 Credit | $19.99 | one-time |
| $50 Credit | $49.99 | one-time |


### SmartGate IOType

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartgate-iotype/id1360999823)

Control your automatic gate remotely, including opening, closing, locking, and unlocking. Receive notifications if your gate is left open and monitor it via CCTV through your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Remote gate operation (open, close, lock, unlock), Double lock security system, Open gate notifications, CCTV monitoring via smartphone, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Recorder free?

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

### Is SmartGate IOType free?

SmartGate IOType is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Call Recorder or SmartGate IOType?

SmartGate IOType is rated higher. Call Recorder averages 4.2 out of 5 from 973 ratings, while SmartGate IOType averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Call Recorder or SmartGate IOType have ads?

Neither Call Recorder nor SmartGate IOType shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Call Recorder or SmartGate IOType?

Call Recorder ships an update every 4 months, and SmartGate IOType every 2 months. Most recently, Call Recorder was updated on October 21, 2026 and SmartGate IOType on October 7, 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.*