RecorderHQ Pro vs Loona Deskmate
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
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | RecorderHQ Pro | Loona Deskmate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (40 ratings) — better | 1.9 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 306 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SHENG TA TSAI | Beijing KEYi Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
RecorderHQ Pro
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In-app purchases
RecorderHQ Pro
No in-app purchases
Loona Deskmate
No in-app purchases
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