Audio Recorder with Trigger vs Lux Meter Pros
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audio Recorder with Trigger
This app automatically starts recording audio when a specific sound level is detected or can be manually initiated. It offers dictaphone mode, geo-tagging for location context, and the ability to organize recordings by color groups with added notes. Recordings can be shared, uploaded, or deleted directly from the application.
- Automatic recording on sound level trigger
- Manual recording and dictaphone mode
- Geo-tagged recordings with map view
- Color-coded recording groups
- Add notes to recordings
- HD audio quality
- Background recording
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Recorder with trigger is the ultimate recording app. It will start recording when a trigger level of sound is reached (or just start it manually) or in Dictaphone mode recording takes place as long as the record button is held down. Options to stop recording after a time interval or when the sound level drops. Recordings are geo-tagged so the location of the recording can be seen on a map. Put the recordings into colour groups and show all their locations. Add notes to a recording. Share the recordings. Use in the car. Recording will start when you shout! KEY FEATURES: - HD Audio recorder - High quality voice recording. - Record immediately or wait for trigger - Pre-record automatically so the you hear before the trigger sound (adjustable) - Record for a certain time, until the ambient sound drops or until stopped manually - Dictaphone note-taking mode - View waveform of recording - Record songs, lectures, speeches etc. - Best quality - Play, pause, stop audio files. - Send / Share your recording. - Delete or upload your recording right from the app. - Add notes to your recordings. - Save / pause / resume / abort the recording process control - Background recording (full app only) - A timer to keep track of your recording time. - Smart recorder, automatic recording - Join recordings into one - Trim recordings ADVANCED FEATURES: Voice Recorder - Audio Recorder Audio Recorder - Mostly known as professional, and easy voice recorder. Use it for record voice memos, talks, podcasts, music and songs in high quality. Designed for everybody, especially students, journalists and musicians. Never miss important information during a meeting or at the lecture. Use it to monitor your sleep talk! Automatically recognise recordings. For example a dog barking, a door slamming Geo-tagged Recordings: Recordings are geo-tagged so the location of the recording can be seen on a map. Every recording automatically includes your location. This makes it ideal for journalists, travellers, and professionals who want detailed location context for every sound clip. Recorder with Trigger: Set trigger level to record high quality voice recordings. Recording starts when a trigger level of sound is reached. Say goodbye to missed moments! Set a trigger threshold, and Recorder with Trigger will automatically begin recording whenever the surrounding sound exceeds that level and can stop when the level drops. Dictaphone Recordings: In Dictaphone mode recording takes place as long as the record button is held down. This audio recording app allows you to easily capture notes and memos by voice, as well as record meetings, lectures, interviews, and everyday sounds. Instead of writing notes by hand, simply record everything you need, from quick to-do lists to important memos using speech. Colour Group recordings Put the recordings into colour groups and show all their locations. Add notes to a recording. Group all your vocal recordings into defined categories. Mark your favourite talks and memos. Place recordings, choose colours and folders. Achieve clear and sharp sound. Map View of Recordings See all your geo-tagged recordings displayed on an interactive map, either on its own or the whole group. Tap any pin to instantly see the notes. Recordings can also be shown on the Maps app. Share Recordings Easily Share your recordings quickly through email, or social apps. Export them for transcription, editing, or storage — all in a few taps. Why Choose Recorder with Trigger? Voice Recorder Audio Memos is more than just a simple recorder, it’s a powerful, automatic voice recorder with sound timer & trigger, location tagging, and intuitive organisation. Capture everything that matters automatically, efficiently, and in quality sound. Download and enjoy much more!
Lux Meter Pros
This tool transforms your iPhone into a professional light testing device. It measures lux levels, conducts emergency lighting discharge tests, and generates compliance certificates for UK electricians and facility managers.
- Real-time lux measurement
- Photo-based light readings
- Room grid mapping
- Emergency light testing (BS 5266)
- Certificate generation (PDF)
- Exportable reports (PDF/CSV)
- Historical tracking
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The only lux meter app with BS 5266 emergency lighting compliance, PDF certificates, logbooks, and minor works reports — built for UK electricians, inspectors, and facility managers. Turn your iPhone into a professional light testing toolkit. Measure lux levels, run 1-hour and 3-hour discharge tests, generate fire alarm certificates, and export everything as PDF — no additional hardware needed. REAL-TIME LUX MEASUREMENT Instant illuminance readings using your iPhone's built-in sensor. Accurate enough for site surveys, workplace assessments, and lighting design verification. PHOTO-BASED LIGHT READINGS Capture photos alongside each reading for site documentation. Perfect for audit trails and client reports. ROOM GRID MAPPING Build light heatmaps across any space. Identify dark spots, verify uniformity, and pinpoint where lighting falls below safe levels. EMERGENCY LIGHT TESTING (Pro) Run timed 1-hour and 3-hour discharge tests to BS 5266 standards. Monitor compliance levels throughout the test and record results automatically. CERTIFICATE GENERATION (Pro) Generate professional-grade documents on site, ready to hand over or email: — Emergency Lighting Periodic Test Certificate — Emergency Lighting Logbook — Minor Electrical Works Certificate — Fire Alarm Certificate EXPORTABLE REPORTS Save all lux data and compliance reports as PDFs or CSVs. Attach photos, timestamps, and location references. HISTORICAL TRACKING Compare readings over time for any location. Track whether lighting conditions have changed between inspections. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS — Electricians and lighting contractors — Facility and building managers — Fire safety and compliance officers — Architects and interior designers — Health and safety inspectors SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Weekly Lux Pass – £0.99/week Monthly Lux Pass – £2.99/month Yearly Lux Pass – £24.99/year Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://luxmeterpro.com/private-policy Support: https://luxmeterpro.com/contact-us
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lux Meter Pros at Free against Audio Recorder with Trigger's $7.99. Audio Recorder with Trigger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Lux Meter Pros is free to download; Audio Recorder with Trigger costs $7.99 up front. Lux Meter Pros sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Audio Recorder with Trigger asks for nothing beyond the download.
Audio Recorder with Trigger ships an update every 10 days, Lux Meter Pros every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Audio Recorder with Trigger | Lux Meter Pros |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philip Braham | DADLINK TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED |
Customer experience
Audio Recorder with Trigger
Lux Meter Pros
In-app purchases
Audio Recorder with Trigger
No in-app purchases
Lux Meter Pros
- Weekly Lux Pass$0.997 Days
- Monthly Lux Pass$2.991 Month
- Annual Lux Pass$24.991 Year
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