# Music Recorder・Song Recording vs Recognify

The clearest difference is rating: Music Recorder・Song Recording at 4.5 against Recognify's 3.6. Music Recorder・Song Recording also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). Recognify's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Music Recorder・Song Recording sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Recognify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Music Recorder・Song Recording holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Recorder・Song Recording has 142 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Music Recorder・Song Recording ships an update every 2 months, Recognify every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Recorder・Song Recording | Recognify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-recordersong-recording/id6446275461/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recognify/id6746680903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) | [Vladimir Gerlak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804432176) |

## What reviewers say

### Music Recorder・Song Recording

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-recordersong-recording/id6446275461)

Easily capture high-quality audio, from music and instrument sessions to everyday conversations. Choose from various formats like M4A or uncompressed WAV (Pro). Adjust settings like bit rate and sample rate for optimal sound. Play, save, and share your recordings effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Record audio and voice, M4A and PCM/WAV formats, Adjustable bit rate, sample rate, channels, Built-in player, Share recordings easily, Pro features available

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Music Recorder Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Music Recorder Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| M4A, PCM & WAV Recorder Pro | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Song Recorder Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Voice & Audio Recorder Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


### Recognify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recognify/id6746680903)

Instantly identify songs playing around you, revealing the title, artist, and album. Discover new music, save your favorites, and explore trending tracks with a simple, user-friendly interface. Integrates with popular music streaming services.

**Highlights:** Instant music recognition, Detailed song information, History of identified tracks, Apple Music & Spotify integration, User-friendly design, Trending tracks discovery

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recognify - weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Recognify - yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Recorder・Song Recording free?

Music Recorder・Song Recording is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Recognify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Music Recorder・Song Recording or Recognify?

Music Recorder・Song Recording is rated higher. Music Recorder・Song Recording averages 4.5 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Recognify averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Music Recorder・Song Recording or Recognify have ads?

Both Music Recorder・Song Recording and Recognify show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Music Recorder・Song Recording or Recognify?

Music Recorder・Song Recording ships an update every 2 months, and Recognify every 4 days. Most recently, Music Recorder・Song Recording was updated on October 23, 2026 and Recognify on October 2, 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.*