RecorderHQ vs Simple Microphone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RecorderHQ
This app transforms your device into a high-quality voice recorder. It supports multiple audio formats, offers extensive sharing options to cloud services and other devices, and includes advanced editing features. Premium options unlock further control and an ad-free experience.
- Record in MP3, M4A, WAV formats
- Share to cloud services (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive)
- Speech to text conversion
- Transfer files via USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Audio file editing (trim, merge)
- Organize files in folders
- Background recording and playback
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RecorderHQ make your iPhone or iPad an voice recorder. We support record mp3 m4a and wav format directly. Sharing audio files to iCloud Drvie, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive. • Speech to text • support audio file upload or download from iCloud Drvie, Dropbox, Google Drive , OneDrive and audioBoom • support transfer large file via USB in iTunes, just connect your iPhone to PC. • Transferring audio file via WIFI is easy. No restriction at all. • support sending file via whatsapp( try open in other application feature) • Multiple sample rate from 8000hz to 44100hz • support trim audio file, merge multiple audio files. • Save audio file to camera roll • Support aif,wav,m4a and caf and mp3 file format. • Support pause,forward,rewind. • export file via iTunes, email. • Organize you voice files in folder. • support background recording and playback. • support bluetooth microphone. • iCloud,Airplay support. • support sending audio file to Dropbox, Google Drive. • support sending voice to other device via bluetooth or wifi. • transfer files from iphone to pc via wifi and browser • Convert files into Mp3 format(CBR, VBR support) • Convert files into ringtone format • Support lock screen while recording.( iPhone only) • Support Today Widget Premium Features 1. Choose recording device(bluetooth, usb). 2. Adjust input gain. 3. Real time monitor. 4. Stereo meter. 5. Advertisement free.
Simple Microphone
Transform your phone into a functional microphone that can connect to Bluetooth speakers. It also includes recording capabilities and automatic text transcription for your audio.
- Use phone as a microphone
- Bluetooth speaker connectivity
- Audio recording
- Automatic text transcription
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Simple microphone is the app your phone can be used as a microphone with Bluetooth speaker. This app has functions are Microphone, Recorder, and Text automatic transcription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RecorderHQ at 82% against Simple Microphone's 33%. RecorderHQ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). Simple Microphone's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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
Simple Microphone is free to download; RecorderHQ costs $4.99 up front. RecorderHQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Microphone asks for nothing beyond the download.
RecorderHQ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RecorderHQ has 241 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of RecorderHQ's written reviews are positive against 33% of Simple Microphone's.
RecorderHQ ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Microphone every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RecorderHQ | Simple Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (241 ratings) — better | 2.6 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 241 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #179 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHENG TA TSAI | Briswell, Ltd. |
Customer experience
RecorderHQ
Simple Microphone
Bugs and requests
RecorderHQ
Reported bugs
3 issues- Recordings not saving properly
- Crashes when trying to merge files
- Apple Watch recording stops when screen dims
Requested features
5 requests- Add more file format options (e.g. FLAC)
- Implement a multi-track recording feature
- Improve Apple Watch integration and controls
- Add more sharing options (e.g. social media, FTP)
- Implement a preview function before saving
Simple Microphone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RecorderHQ
- Premium$3.99
Simple Microphone
No in-app purchases
