# FOCASE REC vs Even G1

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FOCASE REC at none against Even G1's 3. FOCASE REC also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Even G1's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (74 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Even G1 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FOCASE REC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Even G1 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Even G1 has 74 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FOCASE REC's written reviews are positive against 53% of Even G1's.

FOCASE REC ships an update every 4 weeks, Even G1 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FOCASE REC | Even G1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focase-rec/id6448772935/reviews) | **[3.7 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-g1/id6499140518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **52.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Kingtrun Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476028178) | [Even Realities Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742556184) |

## What reviewers say

### FOCASE REC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focase-rec/id6448772935)

This app works with dedicated hardware to record and store phone calls. Users can easily play back recordings and secure them with password access for privacy.

**Highlights:** Record phone calls, Store call recordings, Playback call recordings, Set access passwords, Works with FOCASE hardware

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Even G1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-g1/id6499140518)

Manage your digital glasses and customize their HeadUp display. Set notifications, use voice commands for notes, get navigation assistance, and access teleprompting and real-time translation features.

**Highlights:** HeadUp display content management, Notification display, Voice-activated note-taking, Navigation assistance, Speech and presentation teleprompting, Real-time voice translation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| translator_1_hours | $4.99 | one-time |
| translator_5_hours | $23.99 | one-time |
| translator_10_hours | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative AR experience
- 👍 Intuitive app UI
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- ✨ Great hardware design
- 👍 Good for daily use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Abandoned G1 users
- 😞 Lack of updates
- 😞 Overpriced hardware
- 😞 Sluggish software
- 😞 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Transcribing annotation disappearing
- Bluetooth connection unstable/fails
- Bluetooth connection drops
- App does not respond to touch/keyboard input
- Teleprompter frozen

**Requested features**

- Add Indonesian language
- Add more Asian languages
- Add Arabic language
- Improve teleprompter (prescription, auto-silence calls, font size, centering)
- Automatic language detection and translation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FOCASE REC free?

FOCASE REC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Even G1 free?

Even G1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FOCASE REC or Even G1?

Even G1 is rated higher. FOCASE REC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Even G1 averages 3.7 from 74 ratings.

### Do FOCASE REC or Even G1 have ads?

Neither FOCASE REC nor Even G1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FOCASE REC or Even G1?

FOCASE REC ships an update every 4 weeks, and Even G1 fortnightly. Most recently, FOCASE REC was updated on September 8, 2026 and Even G1 on September 17, 2026.

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