Comparison

HandyRecorder vs Sound Wave Sight

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Sound Wave Sight

Features
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Sound Wave Sight is an app that visualizes instrument waveforms in real time. A dialog will appear asking for permission to access the microphone—please enable it to use the app. Once microphone input starts, the app detects the frequency of the incoming sound and displays its harmonics on the screen. It helps you understand the structure of tone and supports sound analysis and improvement. - Displays the harmonic composition of sound in real time, up to the 8th harmonic. - In T-Y Mode, volume over time is displayed as a waveform. - In SIN-Y Mode, a phase-circle graph compares a zero-phase sine wave with the input waveform. - Screenshots of the waveform and harmonic composition can be saved to your photo library. (Need photo library access ON) Notes: - Need Microphone Input. - Need Photo Library Access (If you use Sound Wave Screenshots) - Frequencies are approximate. - Sounds that are too high (above 4000 Hz) or too low (below 55 Hz) may not be displayed correctly. - If the display is unstable, try again in a quieter environment or move closer to your device’s microphone.

Screenshots

HandyRecorder4 screens
Sound Wave Sight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HandyRecorder at Free against Sound Wave Sight's $4.99. HandyRecorder also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

HandyRecorder is free to download; Sound Wave Sight costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HandyRecorder versus Sound Wave Sight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandyRecorderSound Wave Sight
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating2.3 (115 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings115 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB4 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperZOOM CORPORATIONTomohisa Himeno

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

Sound Wave Sight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HandyRecorder

No in-app purchases

None

Sound Wave Sight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HandyRecorder free?
HandyRecorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sound Wave Sight free?
Sound Wave Sight costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HandyRecorder or Sound Wave Sight have ads?
Neither HandyRecorder nor Sound Wave Sight shows ads.

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