# BroadSoft Recorder vs HouseholdOS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HouseholdOS at 100% against BroadSoft Recorder's 50%. HouseholdOS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). BroadSoft Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HouseholdOS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BroadSoft Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

HouseholdOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadSoft Recorder has 29 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of HouseholdOS's.

BroadSoft Recorder ships an update every 29 months, HouseholdOS every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BroadSoft Recorder | HouseholdOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadsoft-recorder/id635802005/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/householdos/id6762404077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Bankier (JLM)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506713147) | [anthony mcmurtrey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843712337) |

## 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


### HouseholdOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/householdos/id6762404077)

Manage your household's finances, tasks, and important documents locally on your Apple devices. Track bills, assign chores, store sensitive information securely, and get timely reminders for expirations. A free tier offers core functionality with optional upgrades for unlimited use and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Track recurring bills and subscriptions, Assign and manage household tasks, Securely store documents with encryption, Manage household member roles and permissions, Track expirations for warranties and IDs, Local-first, privacy-focused design, Free tier with core features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HouseholdOS Plus — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| HouseholdOS Plus — Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| HouseholdOS Plus — Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BroadSoft Recorder free?

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

### Is HouseholdOS free?

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

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

HouseholdOS is rated higher. BroadSoft Recorder averages 2.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while HouseholdOS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BroadSoft Recorder or HouseholdOS have ads?

BroadSoft Recorder shows ads; HouseholdOS does not.

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

BroadSoft Recorder ships an update every 29 months, and HouseholdOS every 5 days. Most recently, BroadSoft Recorder was updated on October 23, 2026 and HouseholdOS on October 24, 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.*