# Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder vs Plaud

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder | Plaud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorderscreen-recorder/id605004027/reviews) | **[4.9 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plaud-ai-note-taker/id6450364080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 207 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **72.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 5 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maryam Derakhshesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625594620) | [PLAUD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826931562) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Recorder,Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorderscreen-recorder/id605004027)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorder Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Recorder Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ Good recording quality
- 🎵 Records audio clearly
- 🚀 Works well for basic recording
- 💡 Accessible with VoiceOver

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot delete recordings
- 🐛 Recordings reappear after deletion
- 🐛 Screen recorder not working
- 🐛 App crashes on launch
- 🐛 Does not open

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings reappear after deletion
- Screen recorder not functional
- App crashes on launch
- App does not open
- Mail function issues

**Requested features**

- Option to rename recordings
- Ability to delete individual recordings
- Improve screen recorder functionality
- Fix Apple Watch integration
- Add cloud storage option


### Plaud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plaud-ai-note-taker/id6450364080)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Productivity, #115 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan(Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan(Monthly) | $17.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan(Monthly) | $23.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan(Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan(Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan(Annually) | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan(Annually) | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan(Annually) | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan(Annually) | $239.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan(Annually) | $239.99 | per year |
| Annual Unlimited | $239.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan(Annually) | $239.99 | per year |
| 120 Minutes Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 Minutes Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Minutes Package | $59.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Minutes Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*