Comparison

RecorderHQ Pro vs Loona Deskmate

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Loona Deskmate

This app connects to a companion robot, offering voice and text interaction, device control, and task assistance. It helps manage daily life, schedules, and provides a personalized interactive experience.

Highlights
  • AI Multimodal Interaction
  • Robot Connection & Control
  • AI Task & Productivity Assistant
  • Personalized Interaction Experience
  • Cross-device Coordination
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Loona Deskmate is an embodied AI assistant application that connects Loona robot hardware with mobile devices, enabling a more natural interaction and control experience between users and Loona. It integrates conversation, device control, and task assistance into a unified system, allowing users to communicate with Loona through natural voice interactions and enjoy a consistent experience across both mobile and desktop environments. Whether for daily use, productivity management, or interactive companionship, this application serves as the unified control and interaction gateway between users and the Loona system. Core Features ● AI Multimodal Interaction Supports voice and text conversations, combined with visual perception capabilities, enabling Loona to understand the environment and user commands and execute tasks. ● Robot Connection & Control Connects to Loona devices via Bluetooth / Wi-Fi for stable real-time interaction and control. ● AI Task & Productivity Assistant Supports scheduling, reminders, information queries, and task handling to help users manage daily life more efficiently. ● Personalized Interaction Experience Provides memory-based personalization and different conversational styles based on user preferences and behavior. ● Cross-device Coordination Unifies mobile and desktop entry points for managing Loona interactions and functional control. Privacy & Data Security Loona Deskmate follows a privacy-first principle. It only uses necessary data to provide core functionalities such as conversation, device control, and task execution. User data is never used for advertising purposes or sold to third parties. Use Cases - Desktop AI assistant - Loona robot control center - Daily task management and reminders - Companionship and interactive experiences - Information queries and task execution - Intelligent interaction in office environments Important Notice This application requires a Loona robot device to function.

Screenshots

RecorderHQ Pro3 screens
Loona Deskmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RecorderHQ Pro at 77% against Loona Deskmate's 14%. RecorderHQ Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and device support (4 vs 1). Loona Deskmate's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Loona Deskmate is free to download; RecorderHQ Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RecorderHQ Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of RecorderHQ Pro's written reviews are positive against 14% of Loona Deskmate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RecorderHQ Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Loona Deskmate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RecorderHQ Pro versus Loona Deskmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecorderHQ ProLoona Deskmate
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (40 ratings) — better1.9 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB306 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSHENG TA TSAIBeijing KEYi Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

RecorderHQ Pro

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral10.6%
Negative12.1%

Loona Deskmate

All ratings14 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

None

RecorderHQ Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Loona Deskmate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RecorderHQ Pro free?
RecorderHQ Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loona Deskmate free?
Loona Deskmate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RecorderHQ Pro or Loona Deskmate?
RecorderHQ Pro is rated higher. RecorderHQ Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Loona Deskmate averages 1.9 from 14 ratings.
Do RecorderHQ Pro or Loona Deskmate have ads?
Neither RecorderHQ Pro nor Loona Deskmate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RecorderHQ Pro or Loona Deskmate?
RecorderHQ Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Loona Deskmate fortnightly. Most recently, RecorderHQ Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Loona Deskmate on November 9, 2026.

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