# RecorderHQ vs GoodMicPlus

The clearest difference is price: GoodMicPlus at Free against RecorderHQ's $4.99. GoodMicPlus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). RecorderHQ's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (83% vs 57%). On device support there is nothing between them.

GoodMicPlus is free to download; RecorderHQ costs $4.99 up front. RecorderHQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoodMicPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

RecorderHQ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RecorderHQ has 241 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of RecorderHQ's written reviews are positive against 57% of GoodMicPlus's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RecorderHQ | GoodMicPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorderhq-recorder-for-cloud/id592288593/reviews)** | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodmicplus/id1633891886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **241** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHENG TA TSAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/592288596) | [Minh Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459184565) |

## What reviewers say

### RecorderHQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorderhq-recorder-for-cloud/id592288593)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 High-quality recordings
- 📤 Convenient file sharing
- 🗂️ Organized file management
- 🎨 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or recording issues
- 🔀 Difficulty merging or overlapping recordings
- 📤 Limited sharing options (e.g. no Facebook)
- 🔊 Playback could use more features (seek, speed control)
- ⌚ Apple Watch support needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- Crashes when trying to merge files
- Apple Watch recording stops when screen dims

**Requested features**

- 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


### GoodMicPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodmicplus/id1633891886)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a live microphone. Connect to external speakers via lightning or Bluetooth to amplify your voice. Perfect for karaoke, it mixes your vocals with music from other apps or browsers, offering adjustable volume, echo, and delay.

**Highlights:** Use iPhone/iPad as a live microphone, Connect to external speakers (lightning/Bluetooth), Karaoke music integration, Automatic background operation, Adjustable voice volume, Microphone on/off control, Wet/dry mix, feedback, and delay adjustments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RecorderHQ free?

RecorderHQ costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is GoodMicPlus free?

GoodMicPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RecorderHQ or GoodMicPlus?

RecorderHQ is rated higher. RecorderHQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while GoodMicPlus averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.

### Do RecorderHQ or GoodMicPlus have ads?

RecorderHQ shows ads; GoodMicPlus does not.

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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.*