Aurec vs RecordDeck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Aurec
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Welcome to Aurec ā the most intuitive audio studio for capturing, layering, and editing your voice and ideas. Whether you are sketching a song, recording a quick podcast, or building complex vocal arrangements, Aurec makes it effortless. Forget complicated setups. Aurec features smart Auto-Rec capabilities, allowing you to start recording the moment inspiration strikes. Build your project layer by layer, and edit everything on a beautiful timeline. KEY FEATURES ⢠Smart Auto-Record: Never miss a beat. Start capturing audio instantly. ⢠Multitrack Layering: Overdub vocals and instruments non-destructively. Build a full arrangement with ease. ⢠Precision Editing: Split, trim, and move your audio clips directly on the timeline. ⢠Mix & Arrange: Adjust volume, pan, mute, and solo for every single track to get the perfect balance. ⢠Pro Audio Interface Support: Connect external microphones and USB audio interfaces for studio-grade inputs. ⢠Lossless Quality: Save and share your work in pristine, high-quality audio formats. Build your vocal stacks, edit your podcasts, and capture your music with Aurec!
RecordDeck
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RecordDeck turns your iPhone into a professional DJ set recorder. Connect your mixer with a single USB cable and capture your master mix in pristine quality ā no laptop, no extra gear, no cables into the headphone jack. RECORD YOUR SETS ⢠Direct digital recording from class-compliant DJ mixers (Pioneer DJM-900NXS2, 750MK2, V10, A9 and more) and USB audio interfaces ⢠Lossless ALAC, WAV or AAC ā up to 24-bit ⢠Auto-start on sound: press play on your first track and RecordDeck starts by itself, including a 2-second pre-roll so the first beat is never lost ⢠Auto volume rescues quiet recordings and pulls back clipping ⢠Keeps recording with the screen locked, for sets as long as your battery lasts STREAM LIVE ⢠Stream your mix straight to Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Live or any RTMP platform ā or reach several at once through Restream ⢠Choose your video: live camera (front or back) or a clean RecordDeck visual with audio only ⢠The stream taps the same direct mixer feed as your recording, so your audience hears the mix ā not the room LISTEN, SHARE, MANAGE ⢠Play back your sets right in the app ⢠Share recordings to your favourite apps, AirDrop them to your Mac, or save to Files ⢠Clear level meters show exactly what is being recorded WORKS WITH YOUR GEAR Any mixer or audio interface that works with iPhone works with RecordDeck: connect via USB-C, or the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter on older iPhones. No drivers, no configuration ā the built-in setup guide walks you through cables, channel routing and streaming setup. The free version records up to 10 minutes per session. RecordDeck Pro unlocks unlimited recording and live streaming.
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Verdict
Aurec and RecordDeck are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters ā price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Aurec sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RecordDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aurec | RecordDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikko Mottonen | Joris Willekens |
In-app purchases
Aurec
- Aurec Pro$2.99
RecordDeck
- RecordDeck Pro$8.99








