# SimpleMic vs Meeting Notes & Voice Record

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleMic at 4.5 against Meeting Notes & Voice Record's 3.0. SimpleMic also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 44%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleMic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Meeting Notes & Voice Record sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimpleMic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleMic has 1.7K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of SimpleMic's written reviews are positive against 44% of Meeting Notes & Voice Record's.

SimpleMic ships an update every 2 months, Meeting Notes & Voice Record every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMic | Meeting Notes & Voice Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemic/id546037865/reviews)** | [3.0 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meeting-notes-and-voice-record/id902988305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 44.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260) | [Sandeep Bhandari](https://appshunter.io/developer/794284640) |

## 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


### Meeting Notes & Voice Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meeting-notes-and-voice-record/id902988305)

Record meetings, lectures, and voice notes with ease. This app provides searchable transcripts, automatic summaries, and chapter markers to quickly find key information within long audio recordings. It offers playback speed adjustments and the ability to export action items to your calendar.

**Highlights:** One-tap recording, Screen lock recording, Searchable transcripts, Automatic summaries, Chapter markers, Playback speed control, Action item export

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription Discount | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Sale | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Special | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Forever Pro Discount | $79.99 | one-time |
| Forever Pro | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ Good sound quality
- 💡 Useful for various recording needs
- 🚀 Fast saving and uploading
- 💡 Can remove silence

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 🐛 Recording stops when screen locks
- 🐛 Recordings are blank or cut off
- 🐛 Poor sound quality (scratchy, mumbling)
- 🐛 Files not saving consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings are blank
- Recording stops when phone screen locks/goes to sleep
- Files not saving
- Playback issues
- Ads interrupt recording

**Requested features**

- Ability to name recordings individually
- Option to record in background when screen is off
- Cloud upload option instead of FTP
- Easier sharing options (email, cloud)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleMic free?

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

### Is Meeting Notes & Voice Record free?

Meeting Notes & Voice Record is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleMic or Meeting Notes & Voice Record?

SimpleMic is rated higher. SimpleMic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Meeting Notes & Voice Record averages 3.0 from 83 ratings.

### Do SimpleMic or Meeting Notes & Voice Record have ads?

Meeting Notes & Voice Record shows ads; SimpleMic does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleMic or Meeting Notes & Voice Record?

SimpleMic ships an update every 2 months, and Meeting Notes & Voice Record every 9 months. Most recently, SimpleMic was updated on October 29, 2026 and Meeting Notes & Voice Record on October 21, 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.*