Comparison

Dictaphone vs Lecture recorder

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

Head to head
About

Dictaphone

Record memos, notes, lectures, and interviews with this high-quality audio recorder. Dictate notes hands-free and easily share recordings. Offers advanced editing and cloud syncing options.

Highlights
  • High-quality audio recording
  • MP3 and WAV formats
  • Unlimited recording length
  • Background recording
  • Audio editing tools
  • Cloud syncing (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
  • Transcription to text
Features
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Dictaphone is the perfect audio voice recorder for anyone looking to record a memo or notes while keeping their hands free. This audio recording app lets you dictate notes and memos, as well as record meeting, lecture, interview, and day-to-day sounds. Time to free up your hands and get rid of the traditional note pad! Stop taking handwritten notes in a note pad and start audio recording everything you need -- from a to-do list to a critical memo with the use of speech. In addition, you can share your entire meeting and lecture notes with anyone. Just record the speech that is being given and share the files with others. It's super simple and easy to start sharing your audio recording with your friends, family, classmates and co-workers. Dictaphone is the best choice for those looking for the ultimate dictation and sound recording app. Key Features: • Highest quality recorder (up to 48000 Hz/320kbps) • MP3, WAV formats all note taking • No limit to audio recording length • External mic support • Stereo support(with external mic) • iTunes file sharing • Background sound recording and playback for memos you dictate • Overwriting the last dictated portion of the audio recording Additional Features: • Sort audio recordings (by their names, by duration, by size, by date creation, and by type) • Bluetooth and external headset support • Import recordings from other applications(if this option is supported by other app) • Record/Playback when your device is in a sleep mode • Pauses automatically on incoming phone calls • Sync preferences with iCloud • Playback/record timer • Fast forward/rewind • Selecting the audio output IAP Features: • Sync recordings, audio bookmarks and settings with iCloud • Multiple playback speeds (...0.8x, 1x, 1.25x,...) • Emailing multiple files • Audio editing(Append, Trim, Cut, Overwrite, Insert, Combine recordings) • Audio bookmarking for easy editing • Text notes and photo bookmarks • Combine two files into a single recording • Option to auto-sync and auto-upload all recordings and categories to dropbox • Uploading recordings to Dropbox, SoundCloud, GoogleDrive, OneDrive, SharePoint, YouTube, Box, Evernote, FTP/HTTP/WebDAV servers • Upload recordings and synchronize categories to FTP server (working in the background too) • Transcribe audio to text There is a comprehensive help manual in the app that describes and walks through all of the application's features. When you need an audio recording, you can use Dictaphone to record and share meeting notes, class lectures, note files or even the sound of ocean waves crashing. Use your voice to dictate notes, memos, and to-do lists. No more writing in a note pad and tiring out your hands! Dictaphone brings high quality audio voice recording to the palm of your hand. This dictation app is perfect for your every day needs and enables hands free note taking. Download Dictaphone today! This application is not for recording phone calls! ALON Software would love to hear your suggestions & feedback on how to improve our Audio Voice Dictation Recorder! Please continue to send questions, suggestions and ideas to https://alonsoftware.com/support.php. Visit us at https://www.alonsoftware.com/dictaphone_apple.php to learn more.

About

Lecture recorder

Features
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Audio Recorder and Voice Memos App Elevate your recording experience with the Audio Recorder and Voice Memos app for iPhone. Designed for simplicity and efficiency, this powerful app is perfect for capturing everything from quick notes to lengthy meetings. Explore its standout features: Quick Recording: Start recording with a single tap, ensuring you never miss a moment. Play Recording: Easily playback your audio files to revisit important discussions or insights. Rename: Keep your recordings organized by assigning meaningful names, making it easy to find what you need. Sort: Sort your recordings by date, title, or duration, allowing for effortless management of your audio files. AI Transcription: Transform your recordings into text with advanced AI transcription, making it simple to review and share key information. Share Files: Seamlessly share your meeting recordings via email or messaging apps, keeping your team in the loop. Whether you're a student capturing lectures, a professional documenting meetings, or anyone in between, the Audio Recorder and Voice Memos app is your go-to solution for reliable audio recording. Download now and streamline your audio management! Subscription Policy - Subscriptions are billed weekly or monthly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Payment models for Premium subscription: - Monthly Subscription : $9.99 / month which comes with 3 Day Free Trial - Weekly Subscription: $4.99/week which no trail - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/audio-recorder-ai/projects Service Terms - https://sites.google.com/view/audio-recorder-ai/terms

Screenshots

Dictaphone4 screens
Lecture recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lecture recorder at monthly against Dictaphone's every 3 months. Dictaphone's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Dictaphone sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Lecture recorder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictaphone ships an update every 3 months, Lecture recorder monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dictaphone versus Lecture recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictaphoneLecture recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (756 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings756 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALON SoftwareNextPixel apps

Bugs and requests

Dictaphone

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Recordings disappearing
  • Playback issues (skipping, freezing)
  • Unexpected recording stops
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Login screen freezes

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add ability to edit/trim recordings
  • Improve sharing/exporting options
  • Implement better playback controls
  • Enhance organization/management of recordings
  • Integrate transcription services
Show 3 more
  • Add voice activation/hands-free recording
  • Implement better support for Bluetooth/Apple Watch
  • Provide more customization options

Lecture recorder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Dictaphone

One-time9
  • Categories$0.99
  • Multiple Selection$0.99
  • Adjustable Playback Speed$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Edit audio recording$0.99
  • Bookmarks$0.99
  • Advanced Audio Pack$0.99
  • Without Advertisement$0.99
  • Transcribing$0.99
  • Share Audio Memos$1.99
2 purchases

Lecture recorder

Subscriptions2
  • Voice Recording Notes$4.997 Days
  • Recording Notes & Audio memo3 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Dictaphone free?
Dictaphone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lecture recorder free?
Lecture recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dictaphone or Lecture recorder have ads?
Neither Dictaphone nor Lecture recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dictaphone or Lecture recorder?
Dictaphone ships an update every 3 months, and Lecture recorder monthly. Most recently, Dictaphone was updated on October 19, 2026 and Lecture recorder on October 8, 2026.

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