Comparison

Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder vs Plaud

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Plaud

This app acts as an AI work companion, transforming spoken words into actionable notes and summaries. It supports various input methods, including audio, text, and images, and offers advanced AI processing for transcription, summarization, and insight generation. Seamlessly integrate captured information into your workflow across multiple platforms.

Highlights
  • Multimodal AI note capture
  • AI transcription in 112 languages
  • Customizable AI summaries
  • Ask Plaud for insights
  • Automated workflow integration
  • Cross-platform sync and storage
Features
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[Product Introduction] Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, trusted by over 2,000,000 users worldwide. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think. Plaud offers a range of AI note-taking devices and solution, each designed to fit different work and life scenarios. - Plaud Note: The world’s No.1 AI note taker - Plaud Note Pro: The world’s most advanced AI note taker - Plaud NotePin / Plaud NotePin S: The world’s most wearable AI note taker - Plaud Desktop: Capture online meetings natively from the Plaud Desktop App, without a meeting bot. Whether it’s an in-person meeting, a phone call, an on-the-go conversation, or an online meeting, Plaud keeps you fully present while it handles the notes. [Plaud Intelligence] From capturing ideas on Plaud devices to retrieving and applying insights across Plaud App, web, and desktop — Plaud Intelligence is the AI engine behind every experience in the Plaud ecosystem. - Capture with multimodal input - Capture or import audio - Press or tap to highlight - Input text to add context - Enrich context with images - Extract AI transcripts & contextual summaries - AI transcription in 112 languages with speaker labels and custom vocabulary - Generate multiple summaries from one conversation automatically, empowered by 10,000+ expert templates - Developed on the best LLMs: GPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Gemini 3 Pro, and more - Utilize intelligence across your workflow - Ask Plaud: Get reference-based answers, generate insights, and save as notes - AutoFlow: Automate transcription, summaries, and delivery with set rules - Cross-platform sync with unlimited cloud storage. - Export, share, and integrate into your workflow - Plaud App and Plaud Web: Manage all your notes, summaries, and insights in one place. [Privacy & Compliance] Plaud is built with enterprise-grade security and global compliance standards, so your data stays safe, private, and under your control. - ISO 27001 Compliant: Global standard for information security, keeping your data confidential, intact, and available. - ISO 27701 Compliant: Global privacy standard, ensures personal data is managed responsibly and transparently. - GDPR Compliant: Aligns with Europe's strictest privacy regulations - SOC 2 Compliant: Independently audited systems for security and confidentiality - HIPAA Compliant: Protects medical and personal health data - EN 18031 Compliant: Meets European standards for secure wireless communication [AI Plans] Starter Plan: Included with any Plaud AI note taker purchase. Enjoy 300 minutes of transcription every month. Comes with access to all Plaud Intelligence features—multimodal input, multidimensional summaries, Ask Plaud, and more. Pro Plan & Unlimited Plan: Designed for high-demanding or professional use. Pro offers 1,200 minutes per month, while Unlimited removes all time limits. Team Plan: For small to medium sized teams that want to centrally manage billing, users, and devices. PLAUD Terms of Service & END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT : https://app.plaud.ai/user-agreement Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder4 screens
Plaud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Plaud at free with in-app purchases against Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder's subscription. Plaud also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (22K vs 207). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Plaud sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plaud holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plaud has 22K ratings behind it against 207, 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 73% of Plaud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder ships an update monthly, Plaud weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder versus Plaud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice Recorder,Screen RecorderPlaud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (207 ratings)4.9 (22K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews72.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20722K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#25 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaryam DerakhsheshPLAUD LLC

Customer experience

Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder

All ratings207 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral11.6%
Negative33.7%

Plaud

All ratings22,497 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews1,445 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative20.9%

User reviews

Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder

From 207 App Store ratings

What 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

Plaud

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate transcription and summarization
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable device
  • 💡 Innovative features like voice differentiation
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with phone

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🔧 Buggy and unreliable software
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔧 Inconsistent UI and language issues
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns

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

Plaud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Transcription errors, especially for non-English languages
  • Exporting issues with audio and text files
  • Inconsistent performance and app crashes
  • Connectivity problems between device and app

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to pause and resume recordings
  • Improved summary quality and customization
  • Better organization and folder structure for notes
  • Integration with other productivity tools
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  • Support for more languages beyond English

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder

Subscriptions2
  • Recorder Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Recorder Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
16 purchases

Plaud

Subscriptions12
  • Pro Plan(Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • Pro Plan(Monthly)$17.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan(Monthly)$23.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Plan(Monthly)3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan(Monthly)2 variants$29.991 Month
  • Pro Plan(Annually)$99.991 Year
  • Pro Plan(Annually)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pro Plan(Annually)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan(Annually)7 Days trial$239.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan(Annually)$239.991 Year
  • Annual Unlimited3 Days trial$239.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan(Annually)1 Month trial$239.991 Year
One-time4
  • 120 Minutes Package$2.99
  • 600 Minutes Package$12.99
  • 3000 Minutes Package$59.99
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  • 6000 Minutes Package$99.99

Questions

Is Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder free?
Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plaud free?
Plaud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder or Plaud?
Plaud is rated higher. Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Plaud averages 4.9 from 22K ratings.
Do Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder or Plaud have ads?
Neither Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder nor Plaud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder or Plaud?
Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder ships an update monthly, and Plaud weekly. Most recently, Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder was updated on September 20, 2026 and Plaud on September 25, 2026.

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