Comparison

Record vs LibreDict

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Record

This app offers intelligent audio recording and transcription for iPhone and Apple Watch. It automatically pauses on silence, generates AI-powered summaries, and organizes recordings with folders and tags. All processing is done on-device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • One-tap recording
  • Voice-activated recording
  • On-device transcription
  • AI-powered summaries
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Trim and share audio/transcripts
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Recordy is a premium voice recorder built for iPhone and Apple Watch. Capture meetings, lectures, interviews, voice notes, and ideas — then let intelligence do the rest. RECORD FROM ANYWHERE • One-tap recording from iPhone, Apple Watch, or AirPods • Voice-activated recording — auto-pauses on silence, resumes when you speak • Bookmark important moments while recording with a single tap • Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island shows elapsed time • Start recording from Control Center, widgets, complications, or Siri INSTANT TRANSCRIPTION • On-device speech-to-text powered by Apple Speech — no data leaves your phone • Full transcripts appear automatically after every recording • Copy, search, or share transcripts as TXT or PDF AI-POWERED SUMMARIES • Generate concise summaries, key points, and action items from any transcript • Check off action items right inside the app • Perfect for meetings, lectures, and brainstorming sessions ORGANIZE YOUR WAY • Create folders to keep recordings tidy • Star important recordings so they're always easy to find • Tag recordings with custom labels • Search across titles, transcripts, and tags instantly • Lock sensitive recordings for extra privacy TRIM & SHARE • Visual waveform trimmer to cut recordings down to the important parts • Share audio files, text transcripts, or PDF transcripts • Export in M4A (original) or WAV format SYNCED EVERYWHERE • iCloud sync keeps your recordings and metadata on all your devices • Record on Apple Watch and it transfers to your iPhone automatically • Home screen widgets and watch complications for instant access THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED • Beautiful, minimal interface that stays out of your way • Animated waveform visualizations while recording • Variable-speed playback (0.5× to 2×) with skip controls • Configurable audio quality (Standard, High, Maximum) • Auto-delete old recordings after 7, 30, or 90 days (starred recordings are protected) Privacy first: transcription runs entirely on-device using Apple's Speech framework. Your audio files stay on your device and in your personal iCloud — we never upload them to our servers. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://recordy.heywrist.com/privacy

About

LibreDict

This app provides a fast, offline dictionary with over 300,000 words across five languages. It prioritizes privacy with no ads or tracking, offering a clean interface and customizable search results.

Highlights
  • 100% Offline access
  • Five built-in dictionaries
  • Supports four app languages
  • Smart Arabic search
  • Color-coded results
  • Customizable dictionary order
  • Import custom dictionaries
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LibreDict is a lightweight, ultra-fast dictionary built for focus and privacy. With over 300,000 words across five built-in dictionaries, you can search and learn without ever needing an internet connection. Key features: - 100% Offline: Every dictionary lives on your device — perfect for travelers and students. - Five Dictionaries Included: English (WordNet), Russian–English, Spanish–English, English–Spanish, and Arabic–English. - Four App Languages: Use LibreDict in English, Russian, Spanish, or Arabic — with full right-to-left layout for Arabic. - Smart Arabic Search: Type Arabic words without diacritics and still find the vocalized entries. - Color-Coded Results: Each dictionary has its own colored stripe, so you instantly see where a word comes from. - Your Order, Your Way: Sort by relevance or put your preferred dictionaries first, and drag to reorder them. - Expandable Library: Import your own custom dictionaries via .json or .sqlite files. - Privacy First: No ads, no tracking, no accounts, no data collection. - Minimalist Design: A clean, fast interface optimized for readability. - Manage Sources: View detailed statistics for each dictionary and toggle any of them on or off. LibreDict stays out of your way — just you and the words.

Screenshots

Record4 screens
LibreDict3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LibreDict at none against Record's 3. LibreDict also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Record's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Record sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LibreDict asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Record holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Record ships an update every 2 days, LibreDict every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Record versus LibreDict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecordLibreDict
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRanju JhaKIRILL YUKHIN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Record

Subscriptions2
  • Recordy Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Recordy Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Recordy Pro Lifetime$59.99
None

LibreDict

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Record free?
Record is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LibreDict free?
LibreDict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Record or LibreDict?
Record is rated higher. Record averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LibreDict averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Record or LibreDict have ads?
Neither Record nor LibreDict shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Record or LibreDict?
Record ships an update every 2 days, and LibreDict every 3 weeks. Most recently, Record was updated on September 20, 2026 and LibreDict on September 18, 2026.

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