Comparison

Voice Record Pro vs Voice Memos

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

Head to head
About

Voice Record Pro

Record and edit audio with unlimited length and configurable quality. Supports multiple formats, cloud storage, and various export options. Offers playback speed control, volume boost, and editing tools like trimming and splitting.

Highlights
  • Unlimited recording length
  • Multiple audio formats (MP4, MP3, WAV)
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Playback speed control
  • Audio editing tools
  • Export to various services
  • Silence detection recording
Features
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Professional Voice Recorder for iPhone, iPad and iWatch! No limitation, Completely FREE! Voice Record Pro is a professional voice recorder. It allows you to record voice memos and on-site sounds at unlimited length with configurable quality. Voice Record Pro can record directly in MP4 (AAC), MP3 (MPEG) and WAV (PCM) formats plus convert function for all supported formats. None of the features are limited by in-app purchase, they are all free and without limitation. in-app purchase can be used to remove the bottom advertisement from the app. RECORDING: - Unlimited recording, the only limit is your device free space. - Record audio in M4A/AAC format, you can choose the exact quality of the record including bitrate, sample rate, bit depth, number of audio channels and encode quality. - Record audio in MP3 format, in addition to sample rate, bitrate, bit depth and number of channels you can also set to record MP# in VBR (Variable Bit Rate) or CBR (Constant Bit Rate). - Record audio in WAV/PCM format, sample rate, bit depth and number of channels can be configured. - All formats can be set to record audio in silence detection mode, which will only record audio if detected (record level is configurable) - Ability to enable/disable iOS Voice Processing and mix with background sounds. - Ability to record in stereo format on supported devices. - Apply effects while recording - Add bookmarks during record session PLAYBACK: - Change playback speed - Boost audio volume - Change playback volume and divert into connected devices (AirPlay) - Jump to previously defined bookmarks and add new ones - Read and edit notes - Swipe gestures to short and long jump forward and backward, amount of jump is configurable - Swipe gestures to previous and next track - Loop playback on single record or play multiple records in sequence STORAGE & EXPORT: - Export to and import from Google Drive™, DropBox, Microsoft® OneDrive (personal and business), Box Cloud, iCloud Drive, Amazon S3 - Export to SoundCloud and Custom FTP server - Post to Any Web base Script - Import from device Music Library - Sync records with other nearby devices running this app - Send to other devices via Bluetooth - Download directly to PC using built-in web server via local WiFi connection - Upload from PC using WiFi connection - WebDav support using WiFi service - Convert to a movie clip and export to Photo Albums - Post as a Movie Clip on YouTube - Export to other apps on your device that can handle the audio file - Import from other apps - Send Audio or Movie by email - Send Audio or Movie by SMS/iMessage MODIFICATION: - Add notes to records - Add photo to records - Add bookmarks to records - Simple trim and Advanced trim functions - Modify ID3v2 tags - Append a record to another record - Split audio files into separate files based on equal parts, file size or bookmarks - Join multiple audio records into one - Apply effects while recording - Apply effects to the recorded or imported file including: - Echo - Volume/Gain - Pitch & Speed - Reverb - Distortion - 3/6/10 Band Equalizer - Add reminder alarm for each record - Color tag audio files - Convert M4A to and from MP3 to and from WAV GENERAL: - Protect the app with a passcode - Create custom movie templates - Built-in WiFi http server - Custom categories for better organizing - Customized swipe to right gestures on each record - Multiple sort options and deep customization of track lists and much more. Enjoy.

About

Voice Memos

Capture, edit, and organize audio with this versatile recording tool. Easily transcribe speech to text, enhance sound quality, and share your creations across devices. Ideal for notes, ideas, and moments.

Highlights
  • Portable audio recording
  • Speech-to-text transcription
  • Audio editing tools
  • Vocal layer recording
  • iCloud sync
  • Noise reduction
Features
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Voice Memos turns your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch into a portable audio recorder, making it easy to capture and share personal notes, song ideas, family moments, classroom lectures, and more. Editing tools like trim, replace, and the new “Save As” feature let you fine-tune your recordings without altering the original. The transcription feature converts speech into text, simplifying the process of finding and referencing specific content. And the new feature to record a vocal layer on top of an existing instrumental recording* without the need for headphones making it easy to capture song ideas on the go. Users can then separate and edit the vocal and instrumental layers independently to continue expanding on those ideas. And with iCloud support, you can capture audio on the go with your iOS device, then use your Mac to do even more with your recordings. Features Record • Record using the built-in microphone, a Bluetooth headset, or a compatible external microphone. • Choose uncompressed audio for maximum sound fidelity, ensuring the highest quality recordings. • Opt for compressed audio to save storage space and record longer sessions. • Automatically name recordings based on your location. • Record a vocal layer* over an instrumental track without headphones. • Stereo recording adds greater depth and dimension to your audio**. • iCloud support keeps your recordings and edits in sync across all your devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Vision Pro. Edit • Pinch-to-zoom for more precision when editing. • Trim your recordings to save just the portion you want. • Replace and resume to fine-tune your recordings. • Save As lets you make edits and save them as a new recording without altering the original file. • Separate and independently edit the vocal and instrumental takes for layered recordings*. • Transcripts automatically convert speech into text for easy reference***. • Enhance Recording reduces background noise and room reverberation with a single tap. Organize • Quickly find recordings with the search feature. • Folders make it easy to organize your recordings. • Mark recordings as Favorites so you can quickly access them later. Listen and share • Speed up or slow down playback of your recordings, or jump 15 seconds forward or back. • Skip Silence analyzes your recordings and automatically skips over gaps in your audio. • Share multiple recordings at once via AirDrop, Mail, Messages, and more. • Import vocal layer* recordings into Logic Pro as a two-track project for advanced editing and production. * Adding a vocal layer on top of a Voice Memos recording is available only on the iPhone 16 Pro models. ** Stereo recording requires Apple devices equipped with stereo microphones and iOS 18 or later. *** Audio transcription is available on iPhone 12 and later in English (Australia), English (Canada), English (Ireland), English (New Zealand), English (South Africa), English (UK), and English (US).

Screenshots

Voice Record Pro4 screens
Voice Memos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Voice Memos at none against Voice Record Pro's 1. Voice Memos also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1M vs 16K). Voice Record Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Voice Record Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Voice Memos asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Voice Record Pro against 4.8 for Voice Memos. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Memos has 1.1M ratings behind it against 16K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Voice Record Pro's written reviews are positive against 80% of Voice Memos's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice Record Pro ships an update every 2 months, Voice Memos every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Voice Record Pro versus Voice Memos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice Record ProVoice Memos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16K ratings)4.8 (1.1M ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better79.7% of reviews
Number of ratings16K1.1M — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDayana Networks LtdiTunes K.K.

Customer experience

Voice Record Pro

All ratings16,209 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,432 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative11.3%

Voice Memos

All ratings1,085,641 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews3,290 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative14.4%

User reviews

Voice Record Pro

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful recording features
  • 📁 Excellent file management and organization
  • 🔗 Seamless cloud integration and sharing
  • 🎨 Customizable recording settings
  • 🔍 Detailed editing and trimming tools

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional recording glitches and bugs
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues during long recordings
  • 🤖 Unintuitive user interface in some areas
  • 🔒 Concerns about data collection by the app

Voice Memos

From 1.1M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless recording
  • 🎨 Attractive and minimalistic design
  • 🔍 Useful for capturing ideas and thoughts
  • 🎶 Great for musicians and singers
  • 📚 Helpful for students and academics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable recording (stops unexpectedly)
  • 🔇 Audio quality issues
  • 🔄 Inability to edit/resume recordings
  • 🗂️ Poor organization and folder management
  • ⚠️ Freezing and crashing issues

Bugs and requests

Voice Record Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Pause/resume functionality causing recording loss
  • Inability to export files to certain cloud services
  • Recordings getting corrupted or truncated

Requested features

5 requests
  • Append/resume recording feature
  • Batch file export/transfer options
  • Improved noise reduction and audio processing
  • Voice-activated recording mode
  • Customizable app themes and UI

Voice Memos

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Recordings disappearing or not saving properly
  • Phantom data usage and storage issues
  • Playback issues (choppy, unresponsive)
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to delete or export recordings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Repeat/loop playback feature
  • Ability to add notes/comments to recordings
  • Improved search and filtering options
  • Integration with other apps (e.g., transcription)
  • Selective sync option to manage storage

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Voice Record Pro

One-time1
  • No Advertisement$8.99
None

Voice Memos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Voice Record Pro free?
Voice Record Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voice Memos free?
Voice Memos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Voice Record Pro or Voice Memos?
Voice Memos is rated higher. Voice Record Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Voice Memos averages 4.8 from 1.1M ratings.
Do Voice Record Pro or Voice Memos have ads?
Voice Record Pro shows ads; Voice Memos does not.
Which is updated more often, Voice Record Pro or Voice Memos?
Voice Record Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Voice Memos every 7 months. Most recently, Voice Record Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and Voice Memos on October 17, 2026.

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