AudioShare vs HandyRecorder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AudioShare
Manage all your sound and MIDI files with this comprehensive audio document manager. Organize, record, trim, convert, and transfer audio files between apps and your computer. It's an essential tool for music creators.
- Organize audio and recordings
- Record external input
- Record live output of other apps
- Import/Export via Document Pickers
- WiFi Drive file transfer
- Convert between sound file formats
- Trim and normalize audio
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A sound file manager with powerful import and export abilities. If you are using music-making apps, then this tool is a must-have! Organize all your soundfiles and midifiles on your device, and manage your AUM recordings. Record, trim, convert, normalize, transfer, export, import, zip, unzip. Create folders, rename and move files and folders around, put everything where you can find it. Use it to transfer files between apps and between your device and computer. For example, transfer your new track from your favorite music-making app and import into the AudioShare library, then share it on your SoundCloud account, or transfer it into other apps. Or record your live-jam from other IAA or Audiobus apps. You can record directly in the app, from microphone, external audio interfaces, Inter-App Audio, or other Audiobus compatible apps. Preview and play soundfiles with waveform display and looping, trim and normalize soundfiles, and convert to other file formats such as M4A AAC or ALAC (Apple Lossless), WAV, AIFF, CAF with options for bit rate or bit depth and sample rate. FEATURES • Organize audio and recordings in files and folders • Record external input (such as microphone) directly in app • Record the live output of other Audiobus-compatible apps • Record Inter-App Audio node apps • Plays and records in 96k, 48k, 44.1k, 22k, 11k and 8k sample rates • Plays and records 16, 24 and 32 bit files • General pasteboard Audio Copy/Paste • Import/Export through standard iOS Files system • AudioShare FileProvider extension allows direct access to your sound file library from within other apps • Built-in Dropbox client • Use "Open in" from other apps or to open a file in other apps • WiFi Drive: transfer files from/to any computer on your local network • Import songs from your on-device Music library • Easy Import/Export from/to AudioShare-compatible apps • Access files through iTunes File Sharing • Playback of almost any kind of soundfile • Add notes with the built-in text editor • Trim, apply fade ins and fade outs • Convert between sound file formats • Normalize • Send your sounds by email
HandyRecorder
Record high-quality audio on your iOS device with advanced editing and effects. Easily share your creations to cloud services like SoundCloud and iCloud. Optimized for ZOOM iQ series microphones.
- Stereo linear PCM and AAC recording
- AUTO REC function
- 6 BAND EQ, REVERB, MASTERING effects
- NORMALIZE and DIVIDE functions
- Direct upload to SoundCloud
- iCloud Drive Auto Sync
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The HandyRecorder app allows you to record high-quality audio with your iOS device. Use it with a ZOOM iQ series mic, which are designed to capture audio of the best quality with iOS devices, and record using the high-fidelity linear PCM and space-saving AAC formats. This app includes normalize and divide functions that can be used on recorded files. In addition, it has compressor, EQ and reverb effects. Moreover, you can directly upload your recordings from Handy Recorder to the iCloud and SoundCloud file-sharing site, allowing you to bring your creations to the world over the Internet. Features ■ Stereo linear PCM and AAC recording -You can record files using either high-quality linear PCM format or AAC format at a bit rate of 64, 128 or 160 kbps. -The AUTO REC function can be used to start and stop recording automatically in response to the input signal level. ■ Works like a hardware recorder -The operation screen was designed to simulate a ZOOM hardware Handy Recorder, so this app is as easy to operate as these products. ■ Effects -Recorded files can be processed using the included effects. •6 BAND EQ •REVERB (ROOM, JAZZ CLUB, CONCERT HALL, ARENA, STADIUM) •MASTERING (MAXIMIZE, ULTRA MAXIMIZE, CLEAR & POWER, WIDE, MONO) -Pro+C8cessed recordings can also be saved as separate files. -Use the NORMALIZE function to optimize the volume. ■File editing -In addition to deleting files, you can use the divide function to split files at the point that you want. ■Uploading to Cloud Services -The app includes a function that allows you to upload your recordings directly to the SoundCloud audio-sharing site. You can name your recordings and make sharing settings in the Handy Recorder app. -iCloud drive is supported. Not only uploading selected file manually, but also “Auto Sync” function allows you to upload automatically soon after REC finished. ■Optimized for the iQ series -By using the iQ5/iQ7 in MS recording mode, you can adjust the stereo width. -Select from three iQ5's AUTO GAIN settings (CONCERT, SOLO, MEETING) according to the application.* -Use the DIRECT MONITOR function to monitor the input signal through the headphones jack on the iQ series without latency -The left and right channels of the iQ series input signal can be reversed.* *These setting are saved in the iQ series mic itself and will be applied when using it with other apps. For more information, please visit our website. www.zoomcorp.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AudioShare at 89% against HandyRecorder's 21%. AudioShare also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). HandyRecorder's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
HandyRecorder is free to download; AudioShare costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AudioShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioShare has 858 ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of AudioShare's written reviews are positive against 21% of HandyRecorder's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AudioShare | HandyRecorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (858 ratings) — better | 2.3 (115 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews — better | 20.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 858 — better | 115 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #95 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Kymatica AB | ZOOM CORPORATION |
Customer experience
AudioShare
HandyRecorder
User reviews
AudioShare
From 858 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Essential for iOS music production
- 🔍 Excellent audio file management
- 🔊 High-quality recording and editing
- 🔀 Seamless integration with other apps
- 💾 Reliable file storage and organization
Room to improve
- 🔍 Limited file browser integration
- 🔊 Occasional audio quality issues
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
HandyRecorder
From 115 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 High-quality audio recordings
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful effects and settings
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Zoom hardware
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔒 Limited file sharing options
- 💡 Inability to rename recorded files
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and recording failures
Bugs and requests
AudioShare
Reported bugs
4 issues- SoundCloud upload button not working
- Inability to rename files easily
- Crashes when using the pasteboard feature
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add MP3 conversion option
- Implement iCloud sync and sharing
- Improve editing tools (e.g., timeline, markers)
- Introduce a metronome and tempo tools
- Add support for more cloud storage services
HandyRecorder
Reported bugs
4 issues- No microphone access permission on iOS 12+
- Recordings have buzzing/crackling noise
- Playback issues on Bluetooth devices
- Inability to record in stereo mode on some devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Bluetooth headphone monitoring
- Improve file sharing options (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
- Implement ability to rename recorded files
- Optimize interface for larger iPhone screens
In-app purchases
AudioShare
No in-app purchases
HandyRecorder
No in-app purchases
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