# RecorderHQ vs Radien

The clearest difference is price: Radien at Free against RecorderHQ's $4.99. Radien also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). RecorderHQ's advantage is ratings volume (240 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Radien is free to download; RecorderHQ costs $4.99 up front. RecorderHQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Radien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Radien holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RecorderHQ has 240 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Radien's.

RecorderHQ ships an update every 6 weeks, Radien every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RecorderHQ | Radien |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (240 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorderhq-recorder-for-cloud/id592288593/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radien-network-toolbox/id6789207545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **240** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHENG TA TSAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/592288596) | [IGOR ARSENKIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155641372) |

## 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


### Radien

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radien-network-toolbox/id6789207545)

Diagnose network issues with tools like ping, traceroute, and DNS lookup. Inspect TLS certificates, scan ports, and calculate subnets. This app prioritizes privacy with no ads or trackers.

**Highlights:** Ping with live chart and verdict, Multi-host ping comparison, Traceroute with hop analysis, DNS lookup and reverse DNS, TCP port scanner, TLS certificate inspector, Subnet calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Radien Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RecorderHQ free?

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

### Is Radien free?

Radien is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Radien is rated higher. RecorderHQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while Radien averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do RecorderHQ or Radien have ads?

RecorderHQ shows ads; Radien does not.

### Which is updated more often, RecorderHQ or Radien?

RecorderHQ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Radien every 4 days. Most recently, RecorderHQ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Radien on October 31, 2026.

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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.*