# SimpleMic vs Voice Recorder

The clearest difference is ads: SimpleMic at none against Voice Recorder's shown. SimpleMic also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleMic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Voice Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SimpleMic against 4.6 for Voice Recorder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of SimpleMic's written reviews are positive against 57% of Voice Recorder's.

SimpleMic ships an update every 2 months, Voice Recorder every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMic | Voice Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemic/id546037865/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-audio-memos/id594760304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) | [MacyMind](https://appshunter.io/developer/396656492) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleMic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemic/id546037865)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Finer Things Color Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planetary Color Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Voice Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-audio-memos/id594760304)

Record, manage, and transcribe audio with this free voice recording app. It offers high-quality sound, unlimited recording time, and easy sharing options. Convert spoken words into text for meetings, lectures, and personal memories.

**Highlights:** Unlimited high-quality audio recording, Background recording, Audio to text transcription, Trim and edit recordings, Multiple file sharing options, Adjustable audio quality settings

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Recorder Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Recorder Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Voice Recorder Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Sharing Feature | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Voice Recorder Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Clear recordings
- 💡 Helpful for various purposes (e.g., choir rehearsals, song writing, studies)
- 🤝 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔈 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Limited sharing/exporting options without paying
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or recording issues
- 🔇 Poor audio quality for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings disappearing after updates
- Recordings cutting off mid-recording
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to index/bookmark recordings
- Passcode protection for confidential recordings
- Seamless cross-device sync
- More sharing/exporting options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleMic free?

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

### Is Voice Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpleMic or Voice Recorder?

Voice Recorder is rated higher. SimpleMic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Voice Recorder averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do SimpleMic or Voice Recorder have ads?

Voice Recorder shows ads; SimpleMic does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleMic or Voice Recorder?

SimpleMic ships an update every 2 months, and Voice Recorder every 3 months. Most recently, SimpleMic was updated on November 6, 2026 and Voice Recorder on November 6, 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.*