RecorderHQ Pro vs Text Reader & PDF export
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RecorderHQ Pro
Transform your device into a powerful voice recorder. Capture audio in multiple formats, including MP3, M4A, and WAV. Easily share recordings to cloud storage, edit them with trimming and merging tools, and organize your files efficiently.
- Record in MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, CAF formats
- Cloud sharing (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SoundCloud)
- Speech to text transcription
- Real-time monitoring during recording
- Audio file editing (trim, merge)
- Transfer files via Wi-Fi, USB (iTunes), Bluetooth
- Organize audio files in folders
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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 • Real time monitor while recording. • support transfer large file via USB in iTunes, just connect your iPhone to PC. • Transferring audio file via WIFI is easy. • support sending file via whatsapp( try open in other application feature) • support trim audio file, merge multiple audio files. • support save audio file into camera roll. • transfer files from iphone to pc via wifi and browser • Multiple sample rate from 8000hz to 44100hz • Support aif,wav,m4a and caf and mp3 file format. • Support pause,forward,rewind. • support bluetooth & USB microphone (usb adapter needed). • export file via iTunes, email. • Organize you audio files in folder. • support background recording and playback. • support sending voice to Dropbox and Google Drive and SoundCloud. • support sending voice to other device via bluetooth or wifi. • iCloud Drive ,Airplay support. • Convert files into Mp3 format(CBR, VBR format) • support audio file upload or download from SoundCloud • Magic tap disabled ( two fingers double tap is disabled prevent recording interruption) • Support lock screen while recording.( iPhone only) • Support Today Widget
Text Reader & PDF export
This AI-powered application reads various documents, including printed and handwritten text, in real-time or from photos. It offers adjustable reading speeds and supports numerous languages, making it accessible for blind and low-vision users with VoiceOver compatibility.
- AI-powered text reading
- Real-time and photo-based reading
- Adjustable reading speeds
- VoiceOver compatibility
- Supports 35 languages
- PDF export
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Welcome to text reader, this app works with Artificial Intelligence to read different types of documents, books, sheet of papers and can export in PDF. - You can take and select a photo or read in real-time. - It has 3 reading speeds. - It's compatible with VoiceOver for blind and low vision people. - It supports up to 35 languages. - For the best experience, we suggest to use an iPhone 8 or newer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Text Reader & PDF export at 5.0 against RecorderHQ Pro's 4.7. Text Reader & PDF export also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). RecorderHQ Pro's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
RecorderHQ Pro costs $4.99 and Text Reader & PDF export $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Text Reader & PDF export holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RecorderHQ Pro has 40 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RecorderHQ Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Text Reader & PDF export every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RecorderHQ Pro | Text Reader & PDF export |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (40 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #186 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHENG TA TSAI | Carlos Obando |
Customer experience
RecorderHQ Pro
Text Reader & PDF export
In-app purchases
RecorderHQ Pro
No in-app purchases
Text Reader & PDF export
No in-app purchases
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