Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder vs Otter Transcribe Voice Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder
Record audio and video from your device with advanced features like background recording, multiple audio formats, and easy sharing. Secure your recordings with Touch ID and Face ID. Includes transcription and audio editing capabilities.
- Raw and MP3, AAC, M4A, WAV recording formats
- Background recording support
- Screen recording with or without microphone
- Voice to text transcription
- Audio trimming and editing
- Touch ID and Face ID security
- Apple Watch and iMessage integration
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. Voice Recorder + Storing recording both in raw and mp3 , AAC, M4A , WAV formats + Record Timer & Playback Counter + Auto File Naming + Displays File Sizes and Time Stamps + Supported recording in background . Voice memos + Share Voice Recorder via Emails , AirDrop , Messages Notes , iCloud + Share memos easily by one tap with ( DropBox , WhatsApp , Google Drive ,Messenger , Files, etc… + Memos you record can also be transferred to your Mac or PC Via USB (iTunes file sharing) + Add or change Title To Record . Audio Player + backwards & forwards Functions + Unlimited Loops Player + Change Speed Player + AirPlay . Screen Recorder + Screen Recorder from your Device iPhone or iPad + Screen Record Save Automatically in your Gallery + Screen Recorder with or without Microphone + Supported recording in background . Privacy & Security + Touch ID ( Scan fingerprint for more security files ) + Face ID ( Scan Face for more security files ) . Microphone Recording + Record from Front Stereo Microphone + Record from Back Stereo Microphone + Mono . Transcribe ( Voice to text ) + Share Dictation + Editable Transcribe . Audio Editor ( Trim Audio ) + Cut and Edit your Audio + Share your cute Audios . Apple Watch Recording App + Apple Watch Voice Recorder + You have access to all files with Apple Watch (Apple Watch Audio Player) . iMessage Recording App + iMessage Voice Recorder + You have access to all files with iMessage App (iMessage Audio Player) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes Account Settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Alternatively, there is a "Manage Subscription" menu option in the App Settings menu. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of use : https://vidiaweb.com/Privacy-Voice-Screen-Recorder.html Privacy policy : https://vidiaweb.com/Terms-Voice-Screen-Recorder.html
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes
This app offers real-time voice transcription for meetings, lectures, and conversations. It acts as an AI assistant, capturing slides, generating summaries, and allowing for collaborative editing and sharing of notes. Available in multiple languages and on web.
- Real-time transcription
- Automated meeting notes & summaries
- AI Chat for answers
- Record & transcribe live
- Share & collaborate
- Searchable notes
- Automated slide capture
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Never take meeting notes again. Otter AI is the fastest way to transcribe voice in real time. Get a meeting assistant that records audio, writes notes, automatically captures slides, and generates summaries. Available in English, Spanish, French and Japanese. Otter AI is also available on the web. Start for free. Trusted by over 10 million people and featured by Apple as "App of the Day" and "Editors' Choice." Automated meeting notes for Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and more. Stay connected and collaborative when you work from home. Otter transcribes all your meetings, interviews, lectures, and everyday voice conversations in real time, so you can focus on the discussion. KEY FEATURES • AI Meeting Assistant: get automated meeting notes & summaries • AI Chat: get answers and generate content • AI Channels: combine live conversations with async updates. Chat with teammates. • Record & transcribe live • Automated meeting notes & summaries • Share & collaborate • All notes are searchable & shareable • Edit & highlight • Organize & export • Import & sync Looking for a specific feature? Here are the details: RECORD & TRANSCRIBE LIVE • Instantly record in one tap • Transcribe in real time • Highlight key points to review later • Insert photos of whiteboard discussions, slides, etc. • Input audio via built-in mic or Bluetooth device ENRICH NOTES WITH AI • Gather information across all your conversations • Ask questions about a specific meeting • Generate follow- up emails • Automated Slide Capture during virtual meetings • Generate summary, outline and keywords after all meetings • Punctuate, capitalize, and break paragraphs automatically SHARE & COLLABORATE • Invite group members to view, edit, and highlight collaboratively • Add comments and assign action items • Share links externally SEARCH & PLAYBACK • Search the text so you don't have to scrub through the whole audio • Playback at adjustable speeds • Follow along the highlighted word as the audio is playing • Tap on any word to jump the audio to that spot EDIT & HIGHLIGHT • Edit the text to correct any errors • Tag the speakers to label the paragraphs and train Otter to identify speakers too • Highlight sentences in one tap IMPORT & SYNC • Import audio and video files • Upload from other call recording apps • Sync your calendars to be reminded to record your meetings and auto-title your notes • Import your contacts for easy sharing OPTIMIZED FOR iOS • Start/Stop recording with Siri Shortcut & home widget • Record via AirPods • Sync with iOS Calendar, Contacts & Camera Otter Pro Get more playback speeds, skip silence, and bulk export. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions in Settings and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Need help? Check out our Help Center: https://help.otter.ai Terms of Service: https://otter.ai/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://otter.ai/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Otter Transcribe Voice Notes at freemium against Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder's subscription. Otter Transcribe Voice Notes also leads on ratings volume (87K vs 208) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Otter Transcribe Voice Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Otter Transcribe Voice Notes has 87K ratings behind it against 208, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 56% of Otter Transcribe Voice Notes's.
Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder ships an update monthly, Otter Transcribe Voice Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder | Otter Transcribe Voice Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (208 ratings) | 4.8 (87K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | 55.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 208 | 87K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #17 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maryam Derakhshesh | Otter.ai, Inc. |
Customer experience
Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes
User reviews
Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder
From 208 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ Good recording quality
- 🎵 Records audio clearly
- 🚀 Works well for basic recording
- 💡 Accessible with VoiceOver
Room to improve
- 🐛 Cannot delete recordings
- 🐛 Recordings reappear after deletion
- 🐛 Screen recorder not working
- 🐛 App crashes on launch
- 🐛 Does not open
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes
From 87K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent transcription accuracy
- 👍 Convenient features like speaker identification and timestamps
- 🚀 Fast and efficient transcription process
- 👍 Versatile for various use cases (meetings, interviews, lectures)
- 👍 Helpful for deaf/hard of hearing users
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional transcription errors, especially with technical terms
- 💰 Concerns about increasing subscription costs and reduced free minutes
- 🐛 Buggy behavior and crashes reported by some users
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage for model training
Bugs and requests
Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder
Reported bugs
15 issues- Recordings reappear after deletion
- Screen recorder not functional
- App crashes on launch
- App does not open
- Mail function issues
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- MP3 function not working
- Does not work on Apple Watch
- Files disappear
- Screen recording not available
- App hangs on watch
- Email sending issues
- Cannot delete recordings
- Screen turns off during recording
- Mail button not working
- Problem sending recordings
Requested features
11 requests- Option to rename recordings
- Ability to delete individual recordings
- Improve screen recorder functionality
- Fix Apple Watch integration
- Add cloud storage option
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- Allow renaming of files
- Screen does not turn off during recording
- Improve email functionality for large files
- Add timer function
- Make app compatible with older devices
- Allow recording of phone calls
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes
Reported bugs
3 issues- Microphone not working consistently
- Transcription stops unexpectedly during recordings
- Difficulty organizing and managing recorded files
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to record and transcribe phone calls
- Improved editing and formatting capabilities
- Integration with note-taking apps and cloud storage
- Custom vocabulary training and speaker recognition
- Offline transcription mode
In-app purchases
Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder
- Recorder Monthly$9.991 Month
- Recorder Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes
- Otter Pro (monthly)2 variants$16.991 Month
- Otter Pro (monthly)7 Days trial$16.991 Month
- Otter Business (monthly)$30.001 Month
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- Otter Business (monthly)7 Days trial$30.001 Month
- Otter Pro (Yearly)$99.991 Year
- Otter Pro (yearly)$99.991 Year
- Otter Pro (yearly)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Otter Business (yearly)$239.991 Year
- Otter Business (yearly)7 Days trial$239.991 Year
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