Comparison

Voice Record Pro vs Notepad Pro

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

Notepad Pro

This app allows you to create, organize, and secure your notes and important data. It offers customization options for notes, iCloud synchronization, and a built-in PDF editor for document management. Stay organized with widgets and notifications.

Highlights
  • Unlimited note storage
  • Customizable note appearance
  • Secure app lock with biometrics
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Built-in PDF editor
  • Today's notes widget
  • Auto-delete notes
Features
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Notepad Pro - Smart Notes, Secure Data & PDF Manager Notepad Pro helps you save, organize, and protect your important notes, memos, and favorite data in one powerful app. Create notes with different colors, images, font styles, and font sizes to match your needs and stay organized effortlessly. With iCloud Sync, your notes are safely stored in iCloud so you can access, restore, or delete them anytime, directly from the app. Notepad Pro also includes a Today’s Notes Widget that displays the current date and gives timely notifications, helping you stay on top of your daily tasks and reminders. In addition to fast and simple note-taking, Notepad Pro now includes a built-in PDF Editor & Manager, making it easier to work with documents in one place. Key Features:- - Notes & Organization • Unlimited notes storage • Multiple note colors • Pinned & private notes • Custom font styles & font sizes • Sort notes by name or date • Auto-delete notes after a selected time • Easy note sharing • One-tap quick note creation - Security • App lock with multiple passcode options • Touch ID & Face ID support - iCloud Sync • iCloud sync for notes • Retrieve or delete notes from iCloud - Widgets & Notifications • Widget for today’s notes • Notifications for daily notes & reminders - PDF Editor & Manager • Create and manage PDF files • Edit existing PDFs • Export notes as PDF • Share PDFs easily • Add signatures and stamps to PDFs • Store and organize PDFs in one place Note down anything, anytime, anywhere with just one tap and never miss an important thought or reminder again with smart notifications. Note: All your data is stored locally on your device. We do not access, collect, or store your data. Your privacy is fully protected. Thank you for using this app. We’re committed to improving your experience with every update. Keep writing and stay organized!

Screenshots

Voice Record Pro4 screens
Notepad Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Voice Record Pro at 84% against Notepad Pro's 25%. Voice Record Pro also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Voice Record Pro is free to download; Notepad Pro costs $1.99 up front. Voice Record Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notepad Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Voice Record Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Record Pro has 16K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Voice Record Pro's written reviews are positive against 25% of Notepad Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Voice Record Pro versus Notepad Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice Record ProNotepad Pro
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (16K ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDayana Networks LtdHiren Merja

Customer experience

Voice Record Pro

All ratings16,209 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,419 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.2%

Notepad Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

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

Notepad Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Voice Record Pro

One-time1
  • No Advertisement$8.99
1 purchases

Notepad Pro

One-time1
  • Notepad Pro+ Advanced Tools$4.99

Questions

Is Voice Record Pro free?
Voice Record Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notepad Pro free?
Notepad Pro costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Voice Record Pro or Notepad Pro?
Voice Record Pro is rated higher. Voice Record Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Notepad Pro averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Voice Record Pro or Notepad Pro have ads?
Both Voice Record Pro and Notepad Pro show ads.
Which is updated more often, Voice Record Pro or Notepad Pro?
Voice Record Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Notepad Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Voice Record Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Notepad Pro on September 22, 2026.

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