Recordus vs Eldra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Recordus
Capture ideas, decisions, and moments with an AI-powered voice recorder. It transcribes audio, generates summaries, and extracts action items, all processed on-device for maximum privacy. Seamlessly syncs across Apple devices and offers extensive export options.
- On-device AI processing
- Automatic transcription
- Smart summaries
- Action item extraction
- Full-text search
- Cross-device sync
- Markdown export
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Your voice is full of ideas, decisions, and moments worth keeping. Recordus captures them all, then goes further, turning recordings into organized, searchable, actionable content using on-device AI. Nothing to sign up for. ▸ RECORD One tap. That's it. A beautiful live waveform responds to your voice in real time. Keep recording in the background, on your Lock Screen, or from your Apple Watch. Recordus never misses a moment. • Live waveform visualization • Pause & resume anytime • Background recording with Live Activity & Dynamic Island • Record from Siri, Widgets, or Apple Watch • Multiple quality settings up to lossless ▸ TRANSCRIBE Every word, captured and searchable. Recordus uses Apple's latest on-device speech engine, with no duration limits. • Automatic transcription as you record • 30+ languages supported • Word-by-word highlight during playback • Tap any word to jump to that exact moment • Edit transcriptions freely ▸ ASK Ask a question about your recordings and get an answer in plain language, with the recordings it came from. Tap a source to hear that exact moment. • Ask about one recording, a folder, a date range, or everything • Every answer cites its sources, so you can check it • Runs on Apple Intelligence • Optional Private Cloud AI. Off by default, and it never receives your audio • Optional subscription, with a 7 day free trial • Requires a device that supports Apple Intelligence ▸ UNDERSTAND This is where Recordus goes beyond recording. AI reads your transcription and instantly generates: • Smart summaries: the TL;DR of every recording • Action items: to-dos extracted from meetings automatically • Auto-tags: meetings, ideas, lectures, personal notes • Intelligent titles: no more "Recording 47" Powered by Apple Intelligence on supported devices (iPhone 16 and later, iPad and Mac with Apple silicon). On other devices, Recordus uses fast built-in text analysis, so you still get summaries, tags, and action items. ▸ FIND ANYTHING Your recordings are only useful if you can find them. Recordus makes every recording searchable by title, transcription, and tags. • Full-text search across your entire library • Browse by tag with visual tag cloud • Siri: "Get my last transcription from Recordus" ▸ ALL YOUR APPLE DEVICES Record on your wrist. Transcribe on your phone. Review on your Mac. Recordus works seamlessly across your entire Apple ecosystem. • iPhone & iPad with adaptive layouts • Mac support included • Watch recordings transfer straight to your iPhone, automatically ▸ PRIVACY BY DESIGN No accounts. No tracking. Transcription always happens on this device. Your recordings belong to you and only you. Recordus reads only your own recordings. Turn on Private Cloud AI (Recordus Pro, Apple Intelligence hardware, iOS 27 or macOS 27) and summaries, action items, titles, tags, transcript enhancement and Ask answers can run on a larger model on Apple's servers. Only text is sent, never your audio. It's off until you switch it on. Your daily allowance is tied to your iCloud account, and Recordus falls back to the on-device model once it runs out. Recordus does collect anonymous crash reports and usage analytics. Both are disclosed the first time you open the app, both can be switched off in Settings, and neither ever includes your audio, transcriptions, titles, or searches. App Store Privacy Label: Data Not Linked to You. ▸ WHAT YOU PAY FOR Recordus is a one-time purchase. Recording, transcription, summaries, action items, tags, search, folders, iCloud sync, export, widgets, Shortcuts and the Apple Watch app are all included, on every device. No ads, no accounts, no upsells inside the features you bought. Ask is the one exception. It is a separate optional subscription, because it is a large piece of new work rather than a lock on something that used to be free. Everything above works exactly as it did without it. Terms of Use: https://recordus.app/terms
Eldra
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Eldra is a smart app for anyone who wants to stay in control of their finances, accounts, expenses, and everyday planning. Track your income and expenses, manage multiple account types, store receipts, plan your budget, and gain a clear understanding of where your money actually goes. Everything is fast, organized, and available in one place. With detailed charts, statistics, and smart insights, you can see your finances from a broader perspective. Eldra helps you identify spending trends, monitor balance changes, compare income and expenses, and make better financial decisions every day. Create different types of accounts to match your needs. Separate cash, bank accounts, investments, debts, savings, or shared family accounts. Every account has its purpose, helping you stay organized and in control. Eldra also makes everyday life easier. Simply enter your budget and the number of people, and the app will generate a weekly meal plan complete with recipes and an automatically generated shopping list. Meal planning becomes easier, more affordable, and far less stressful. What Eldra offers: • All your accounts in one place • Income, expense, and balance tracking • Clear charts and statistics • Smart financial insights • Receipt scanning and storage • Expense categorization • Weekly meal planning based on your budget • Recipes with estimated cost per serving • Automatic shopping lists • Savings goals and progress tracking • Debt and repayment management • Scheduled payments and reminders • Currency converter with up-to-date exchange rates • Smart notifications • Secure and private data storage Eldra helps you save smarter, plan with confidence, and take control of your finances. Whether you want to manage everyday spending, build a budget, pay off debt, plan your meals, or achieve your financial goals, Eldra gives you the tools you need. Your data. Your decisions. Your future. Eldra. Everything in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Eldra at Free against Recordus's $12.99. Eldra also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). Recordus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support 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
Eldra is free to download; Recordus costs $12.99 up front. Eldra sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Recordus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Recordus ships an update every 4 days, Eldra every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Recordus | Eldra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ricardo Dantas Goncalves | Bogdan Rassovskiy |
In-app purchases
Recordus
No in-app purchases
Eldra
- Eldra Plus$4.991 Month
- Eldra Couple Plus$5.991 Month
- Eldra Pro$9.991 Month
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- Eldra Plus Annual$39.991 Year
- Eldra Couple Plus Annual$59.991 Year
- Eldra Pro Annual$89.991 Year
- Eldy$0.99
- Eldy$2.99
- Eldy$4.99









