Comparison

SimpleMic vs 360 Writer

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

Head to head
About

SimpleMic

Capture high-quality audio with this elegant iPhone recorder. Features gesture-based controls, multiple recording modes like sound-activated and no-motion activated, and seamless iCloud sync for easy access across devices. Manage, tag, and share your recordings effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Gesture-based user interface
  • Sound Activated recording mode
  • No Motion Activated recording mode
  • Record on Start option
  • iCloud Drive sync
  • Tagging and notes for recordings
  • Comprehensive sharing and uploading
Features
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The best audio and voice recorder for iPhone just got better! All new for iOS 12, support for Siri Shortcuts! SimpleMic is the fast and elegant audio recorder that makes capturing sound on your iOS device a delightful experience. Now featuring iCloud Drive sync, it has never been easier to collect all your audio on all of your devices! Completely redesigned from the ground up for iOS 12 and with usability in mind, SimpleMic takes advantage of the entire screen to provide gesture based controls atop a beautifully presented user interface. Swipe left or right to start recording and you'll instantly be treated to a vivid glowing level meter as the microphone captures crystal clear audio. Swipe up or down to reveal three different recording modes, each taylor made for specific real-world situations. Ever needed to start recording as soon as the band starts playing or the lecturer speaks? "Sound Activated" mode will quietly wait until the microphone picks up enough sound, then will quickly start recording, even capturing audio from a few seconds prior to make sure you get a perfect recording every time. How about that annoying rattling sound you used to get at the start of every audio recording, you know, that familiar sound of your device being set on the desk after you tap the "record" button and place it down? We hate that too, which is why we also built a "No Motion Activated" mode. Just swipe and place your device where you need to, SimpleMic will wait for it to be completely still for a few moments before starting your recording. No more click-clacks or thuds, just the sweet sounds of your beautiful voice. Finally, if you can't waste even a split second, enable the "Record on Start" option to start recording automatically when you launch the app. But the awesomeness doesn't stop once you're done recording, SimpleMic is as functional under the hood as it is above. Dive in to the recordings list to access and manage all your audio in one place. Every recording gets tagged by date and geo location, but you can easily choose your own label and add notes. And most importantly, SimpleMic offers some of the most comprehensive sharing and uploading functionality of any such app on the market today. Every recording is stored in iCloud and thus backed up and secure. If you need to get audio files off of your device, we have you covered there as well, all of your recordings will be available on your Mac running OS X Yosemite in iCloud Drive. Or, upload/open the audio files directly to Email, SoundCloud, Dropbox, Evernote, or any other app on your device that supports opening audio files. All these great features and much much more… FEATURES • Beautifully designed, gesture-based user interface makes it a breeze to effortlessly record audio. • Gorgeous glowing level meter gives a dazzling realtime representation of your audio. • 3 recording modes help you capture great sounding audio anytime, anywhere. • "Record on Start" option to start recording automatically when app launches. • Support for "Start Recording" and "Show Last Recording" via Siri shortcuts. • Includes Apple Watch app, record directly on your watch, recordings automatically synced to your device and iCloud. • Record any device audio, including audio produced by other apps. • Automatic geo-tagging as well as custom labels and notes. • iCloud Drive syncing. • Upload directly to Email, SoundCloud or Dropbox • Send recorded audio to other apps installed on your device (including Evernote, GDrive, and MS Sky Drive). • Multiple app color themes included, with the ability to unlock even more. • Fully optimized for VoiceOver users. We truly believe we've created the most efficient, functional, yet beautiful audio recorder for iOS and sincerely hope you'll agree. Get SimpleMic today! SimpleMic: Fast, Elegant, Audio Recording

About

360 Writer

Record and transcribe audio from meetings, lectures, and phone calls. Organize, search, and share your recordings and notes easily. Features include unlimited recording, smart editing, and various export options.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audio and call recording
  • AI-powered transcription
  • Smart editor for transcripts
  • Organize and search recordings
  • Export and share via cloud services
  • Background recording and playback
Features
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360 Writer is your personal assistant that records and transcribes your meetings, interviews, lectures or phone calls while keeping all the information well organized, easily searchable and shareable with your other apps and people. Many features, single app. AUDIO RECORDING 360 Writer enriches the basic recording function with a set of smart features to transform the recording into a transparent and organized piece of information. • Unlimited length and number of recordings • Smooth and easy-to-use design • Unlimited number of notes, photos or marks anywhere in the recording • Preview, edit or delete notes with a single tap • Record and playback in the background • Highlight important parts of the track while recording or playback • Import recording from any cloud service - Dropbox, Google Drive... • Interruption protection - continue recording after answering a phone call • 5 adjustable sampling rates - up to 48 kHz • 3 different recording formats: M4A, CAF, WAV CALL RECORDING • Unlimited recording of phone calls • Ultimate availability - working on the same network as standard phone calls • Data protection - use of only top-class & certified technology • Local US, MEX, UK number • Recording downloaded directly to the app MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION • Cutting-edge AI technology • Short turnaround time (length of recording * 1.25) • Suitable for clear and high audio quality recordings • No hassle – record, transcribe, edit, export – all done in a few clicks • Unique Smart Editor to perfect your transcript in the app or on the web SHARING & EXPORT • Export Recording & Notes via Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Email... • Share Recording & Notes via URL link • WiFi sharing • Play or Download using a computer MANAGEMENT • Deep search recordings by the title or notes • Add, delete or rename recording files PRO Version Features • Folder management • Auto-detect silences - smart algorithm for skipping silences - manual/automatic mode • Extra sampling rates (32, 44.1, 48 kHz) Subscription options: MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION: (Renews monthly) Lite Plan - Transcribe 30 min of audio. Basic Plan - Transcribe 2 hours of audio. Pro Plan - Transcribe 5 hours of audio. CALL RECORDING: Weekly Plan - Unlimited call recording for 1 week. Monthly Plan - Unlimited call recording for 1 month. Yearly Plan - Unlimited call recording for 1 year. ------- Price may vary by location. Subscription will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. ------- If you like 360 Writer, we would love if you left a great review in the App Store! Just a couple kind words or a simple star rating helps a lot! ------- Because privacy matters! Privacy Policy: https://support.apptoro.agency/en/blog/360writer-privacy Terms of Use: https://support.apptoro.agency/en/blog/360writer-terms

Screenshots

SimpleMic4 screens
360 Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

SimpleMic and 360 Writer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of SimpleMic's written reviews are positive against 61% of 360 Writer's. SimpleMic also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 360 Writer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SimpleMic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and 360 Writer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SimpleMic against 4.6 for 360 Writer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 911 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of SimpleMic's written reviews are positive against 61% of 360 Writer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleMic ships an update every 2 months, 360 Writer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SimpleMic versus 360 Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleMic360 Writer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings)4.6 (911 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better911
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelocity Raptor IncorporatedApp Toro

Customer experience

SimpleMic

All ratings1,678 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative12.8%

360 Writer

All ratings911 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative34.9%

User reviews

SimpleMic

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great sound quality
  • 📱 Seamless Apple Watch integration
  • 🔒 Secure recordings
  • 🎨 Simple and clean interface

Room to improve

  • 💰 Limited features without paid upgrade
  • 🔇 No stereo recording on iPhone
  • 🤔 Unclear where recordings are stored
  • 🤖 Unreliable watch app functionality

360 Writer

From 911 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent recording quality
  • 📝 Useful note-taking features
  • 🎨 Attractive and user-friendly design
  • ⏱️ Efficient transcription capabilities
  • 🔍 Helpful for various use cases (meetings, lectures, interviews)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable recording/transcription (drops calls, inaccurate transcripts)
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model with hidden fees
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns regarding data collection
  • 🔧 Buggy app with frequent crashes and errors
  • ⏱️ Slow or unresponsive customer support

Bugs and requests

SimpleMic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings stop unexpectedly during calls
  • Playback issues when device goes to sleep
  • Renaming files in iCloud doesn't sync back to app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to record in layers or tracks
  • Include audio waveform visualization
  • Allow recordings to be shared without paid upgrade
  • Implement a complication for quick access from Apple Watch

360 Writer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to open or start recording
  • Recordings not saving or disappearing
  • Transcription service not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices or OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Continuous playback of recordings
  • Ability to delete individual recordings on Apple Watch
  • Improved syncing and file management across devices
  • More transparent pricing and subscription options

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SimpleMic

One-time4
  • Finer Things Color Pack$0.99
  • Planetary Color Pack$0.99
  • Premium Upgrade$2.99
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  • Mega Bundle$3.99
10 purchases

360 Writer

Subscriptions8
  • Call Recording: Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Lite Transcription Plan$4.991 Month
  • Call Recording: Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
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  • Call Recording: Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Basic Transcription Plan$10.991 Month
  • Pro Transcription Plan$24.991 Month
  • Call Recording: Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
  • Call Recording: Yearly Plan$89.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Version$8.99
  • Pro Version$12.99

Questions

Is SimpleMic free?
SimpleMic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 360 Writer free?
360 Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleMic or 360 Writer?
360 Writer is rated higher. SimpleMic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while 360 Writer averages 4.6 from 911 ratings.
Do SimpleMic or 360 Writer have ads?
Neither SimpleMic nor 360 Writer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleMic or 360 Writer?
SimpleMic ships an update every 2 months, and 360 Writer every 3 weeks. Most recently, SimpleMic was updated on November 6, 2026 and 360 Writer on November 1, 2026.

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