# Recwave vs MicroTape

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Recwave at 16 against MicroTape's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recwave sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and MicroTape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recwave | MicroTape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [泽勇 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123422146) | [Wavefold Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776038127) |

## What reviewers say

### Recwave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recwave/id6760257594)

Capture high-fidelity audio with a retro-inspired interface. This app offers lossless recording, smart segment markers, and customizable actions for efficient note-taking, lectures, and inspiration capture. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience designed for work, study, and everyday moments.

**Highlights:** High-fidelity lossless recording, Retro skeuomorphic interface, Smart segment markers, Customizable quick actions, Multiple retro themes, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brushed Metal Red | $1.00 | one-time |
| Brushed Metal Silver | $1.00 | one-time |
| Almond | $1.00 | one-time |


### MicroTape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microtape/id6785653470)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recwave free?

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

### Is MicroTape free?

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

### Do Recwave or MicroTape have ads?

Neither Recwave nor MicroTape shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*