# HandyRecorder vs Sound Wave Sight

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HandyRecorder | Sound Wave Sight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[2.3 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handyrecorder/id566291779/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **115** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZOOM CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/566291782) | [Tomohisa Himeno](https://appshunter.io/developer/928859848) |

## What reviewers say

### HandyRecorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handyrecorder/id566291779)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High-quality audio recordings
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful effects and settings
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Zoom hardware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔒 Limited file sharing options
- 💡 Inability to rename recorded files
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and recording failures

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-wave-sight/id6763717873)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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