MapSound vs 1Take

MapSound is a professional field recording app that captures high-resolution audio and maps every recording to the place it was made. Key Features High-Quality Recording • Up to 192kHz/32-bit float recording - Built-in mic: up to 48kHz (hardware limitation) - External audio interface: up to 192kHz • Real-time level metering • Built-in limiter to prevent clipping • Stereo/Mono switching Professional Settings • Sample rates: 8kHz to 192kHz - Automatically limited to 48kHz when using the built-in mic - Utilizes maximum device capabilities with external devices • Bit depths: 16/24/32-bit • Input gain control • Customizable file naming Location Tracking • Automatic recording location capture • View recordings on a map • Organize by location • Free: 5 times per day / PRO: Unlimited External Device Support • USB-C audio interface compatible • Automatic external mic detection • Bluetooth device support New in 1.4 • Pre-roll recording (up to 10 s) keeps the audio from before you press Record • Direct upload to Freesound.org with tags, license and location • WAV / AIFF / FLAC / ALAC / AAC formats with quality presets • Dark mode • Automatic recovery of interrupted recordings • Input switching from the recording screen

1Take turns your iPhone into a professional recording studio. RECORD WITH STUDIO QUALITY - Professional DSP chain: Gate, 5-band EQ, Compressor (LA-2A/1176/VCA modeling), Saturation, Stereo Field, Limiter - 16-bit WAV (free) or 24-bit BWF (Pro) - Real-time VU meter, LUFS loudness metering, spectrum analyzer - 5-second pre-roll buffer — never miss the start PHYSICAL MODELING COMPRESSORS - LA-2A (Opto): Smooth, musical compression for vocals - 1176 (FET): Fast, punchy compression for instruments - VCA: Transparent, precise compression for any source - Each modeled with authentic attack/release curves AI AUDIO OPTIMIZATION - Analyze your recording environment - Auto-adjust DSP settings for optimal sound - One-tap optimization after first recording CLOUD SYNC - Automatic backup to Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, Backblaze B2 - Export as WAV, MP3, or AAC PRO UPGRADE ($4.99, one-time purchase) - 24-bit WAV/BWF recording - Direct MP3/AAC recording - Custom preset editing - AI audio optimization - Cloud sync NOW IN 11 LANGUAGES English, Japanese, Korean, German, Traditional Chinese, French, Dutch, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian Perfect for musicians, podcasters, and content creators who need professional quality from their iPhone.