# BroadSoft Recorder vs SoundNote

The clearest difference is rating: SoundNote at 4.7 against BroadSoft Recorder's 2.7. SoundNote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (633 vs 29). BroadSoft Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BroadSoft Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

SoundNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundNote has 633 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BroadSoft Recorder's written reviews are positive against 55% of SoundNote's.

BroadSoft Recorder ships an update every 29 months, SoundNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BroadSoft Recorder | SoundNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadsoft-recorder/id635802005/reviews) | **[4.7 (633 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundnote-voice-recorder/id1344740222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **633** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **55.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Bankier (JLM)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506713147) | [Newkline Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/581922117) |

## What reviewers say

### BroadSoft Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadsoft-recorder/id635802005)

Record BroadWorks audio greetings and have them emailed to you. The app supports a specific audio format for professional use.

**Highlights:** Record BroadWorks audio greetings, Email recordings, G.711 mlaw audio format, Single channel recording, 8000Hz sample rate, 16 bits per sample

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoundNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundnote-voice-recorder/id1344740222)

This app uses AI to transcribe and summarize voice recordings, generating meeting minutes, lecture notes, and interview summaries. It offers high-quality audio recording, editing, and efficient file management. Ideal for professionals and students needing to capture and process spoken information quickly.

**Highlights:** AI transcription and summarization, High-quality audio recording, AI noise reduction, Audio editing (trim/cut), Folder management, File sharing via multiple methods, Playback speed control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Membership | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient recording
- 📁 Convenient file management
- 🔊 High-quality audio
- 🔁 Useful playback features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable file playback
- 🔇 Intermittent audio issues
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/security options
- 💰 Ads in free version
- 🔧 Complicated editing tools

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings randomly stop or get corrupted
- App crashes when accessing certain files
- Microphone selection issues
- Incorrect file durations/lengths

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename/organize recordings
- More playback speed options
- Background recording mode
- Improved file transfer/sharing
- Better integration with other apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BroadSoft Recorder free?

BroadSoft Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SoundNote free?

SoundNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BroadSoft Recorder or SoundNote?

SoundNote is rated higher. BroadSoft Recorder averages 2.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while SoundNote averages 4.7 from 633 ratings.

### Do BroadSoft Recorder or SoundNote have ads?

Both BroadSoft Recorder and SoundNote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BroadSoft Recorder or SoundNote?

BroadSoft Recorder ships an update every 29 months, and SoundNote weekly. Most recently, BroadSoft Recorder was updated on October 23, 2026 and SoundNote on October 29, 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.*