HandyRecorder vs Dojo University
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HandyRecorder
Record high-quality audio on your iOS device with advanced editing and effects. Easily share your creations to cloud services like SoundCloud and iCloud. Optimized for ZOOM iQ series microphones.
- Stereo linear PCM and AAC recording
- AUTO REC function
- 6 BAND EQ, REVERB, MASTERING effects
- NORMALIZE and DIVIDE functions
- Direct upload to SoundCloud
- iCloud Drive Auto Sync
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The HandyRecorder app allows you to record high-quality audio with your iOS device. Use it with a ZOOM iQ series mic, which are designed to capture audio of the best quality with iOS devices, and record using the high-fidelity linear PCM and space-saving AAC formats. This app includes normalize and divide functions that can be used on recorded files. In addition, it has compressor, EQ and reverb effects. Moreover, you can directly upload your recordings from Handy Recorder to the iCloud and SoundCloud file-sharing site, allowing you to bring your creations to the world over the Internet. Features ■ Stereo linear PCM and AAC recording -You can record files using either high-quality linear PCM format or AAC format at a bit rate of 64, 128 or 160 kbps. -The AUTO REC function can be used to start and stop recording automatically in response to the input signal level. ■ Works like a hardware recorder -The operation screen was designed to simulate a ZOOM hardware Handy Recorder, so this app is as easy to operate as these products. ■ Effects -Recorded files can be processed using the included effects. •6 BAND EQ •REVERB (ROOM, JAZZ CLUB, CONCERT HALL, ARENA, STADIUM) •MASTERING (MAXIMIZE, ULTRA MAXIMIZE, CLEAR & POWER, WIDE, MONO) -Pro+C8cessed recordings can also be saved as separate files. -Use the NORMALIZE function to optimize the volume. ■File editing -In addition to deleting files, you can use the divide function to split files at the point that you want. ■Uploading to Cloud Services -The app includes a function that allows you to upload your recordings directly to the SoundCloud audio-sharing site. You can name your recordings and make sharing settings in the Handy Recorder app. -iCloud drive is supported. Not only uploading selected file manually, but also “Auto Sync” function allows you to upload automatically soon after REC finished. ■Optimized for the iQ series -By using the iQ5/iQ7 in MS recording mode, you can adjust the stereo width. -Select from three iQ5's AUTO GAIN settings (CONCERT, SOLO, MEETING) according to the application.* -Use the DIRECT MONITOR function to monitor the input signal through the headphones jack on the iQ series without latency -The left and right channels of the iQ series input signal can be reversed.* *These setting are saved in the iQ series mic itself and will be applied when using it with other apps. For more information, please visit our website. www.zoomcorp.com
Dojo University
Access all your video content in one convenient application. Receive timely updates and news through push notifications. Save your favorite content for quick retrieval without needing to log in repeatedly.
- Access all videos in one app
- Push notifications for news
- Password-free video access
- Save favorite posts
- Easy-to-use interface
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Inside the Dojo University app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dojo University at 5.0 against HandyRecorder's 2.3. Dojo University also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). HandyRecorder's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dojo University holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HandyRecorder has 115 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
HandyRecorder ships an update every 5 months, Dojo University every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HandyRecorder | Dojo University |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (115 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 115 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | ZOOM CORPORATION | Piper's Dojo LLC |
Customer experience
HandyRecorder
Dojo University
Bugs and requests
HandyRecorder
Reported bugs
4 issues- No microphone access permission on iOS 12+
- Recordings have buzzing/crackling noise
- Playback issues on Bluetooth devices
- Inability to record in stereo mode on some devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Bluetooth headphone monitoring
- Improve file sharing options (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
- Implement ability to rename recorded files
- Optimize interface for larger iPhone screens
Dojo University
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HandyRecorder
No in-app purchases
Dojo University
No in-app purchases
Questions
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