# Affirmations Recorder vs I Am

Affirmations Recorder and I Am both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of I Am's written reviews are positive against 82% of Affirmations Recorder's. Affirmations Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Affirmations Recorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and I Am sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

I Am holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 196 and 117 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Affirmations Recorder's written reviews are positive against 100% of I Am's.

Affirmations Recorder ships an update every 6 weeks, I Am every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Affirmations Recorder | I Am |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affirmations-recorder/id560988091/reviews) | **[4.6 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-am-affirmation/id1592750700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | 82.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 113 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Awaken My Life](https://appshunter.io/developer/560988094) | [Steve Veloudos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000253559) |

## What reviewers say

### Affirmations Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affirmations-recorder/id560988091)

Record positive affirmations in your own voice to reinforce self-belief and encourage action. Customize affirmations or use preselected ones, and enhance your experience with relaxing music and brainwave tones for improved focus and dreamlike states.

**Highlights:** Record custom affirmations, Use preselected affirmations, Play affirmations back, Listen to music, Play brainwave frequency tones, Induce relaxation and visualizations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $12.99 | per month |
| All Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Unlock Surround Experience Effect | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Visualization Feature | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro Version - Discount | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎤 Ability to record affirmations in your own voice
- 🎵 High-quality background music and brainwave frequencies
- 🎧 Professional audio effects (echo, stereo sound)
- ⏱️ Sleep timer and auto-repeat functionality
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔐 Account access and login issues
- 🔊 Cannot control volume of affirmations separately
- ⏱️ Limited to 1-minute recording per affirmation
- 📊 Limited to 6 affirmations per category

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently upon opening
- Cannot click buttons or interact with app elements
- Login fields unresponsive
- Password reset not working
- Custom affirmations deleted after updates

**Requested features**

- Unlimited or extended recording time (20+ affirmations per track)
- Infinite loop playback for all-night listening
- Independent volume control for affirmations and background music
- Ability to edit individual affirmations without re-recording all
- Skip/playlist management features


### I Am

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-am-affirmation/id1592750700)

This app provides over 1,300 positive affirmations and inspirational quotes across 15 categories to help build self-courage and reduce negative thoughts. It offers daily notifications, customizable themes, and widgets to support mindfulness and life improvement.

**Highlights:** Over 1,300 inspirational quotes, 15 quote categories, 60 background themes, Widgets updated every 30 minutes, Daily notification quotes, Customizable notification times

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Affirmations | $2.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium Affirmations | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Affirmations | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Affirmations Recorder free?

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

### Is I Am free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Affirmations Recorder or I Am?

I Am is rated higher. Affirmations Recorder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while I Am averages 4.6 from 117 ratings.

### Do Affirmations Recorder or I Am have ads?

Neither Affirmations Recorder nor I Am shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Affirmations Recorder or I Am?

Affirmations Recorder ships an update every 6 weeks, and I Am every 2 months. Most recently, Affirmations Recorder was updated on October 26, 2026 and I Am on October 24, 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.*