# WorkBuddy vs 录音鸭

The clearest difference is rating: WorkBuddy at 4.3 against 录音鸭's 3.6. WorkBuddy also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkBuddy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and 录音鸭 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WorkBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of WorkBuddy's written reviews are positive against 32% of 录音鸭's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkBuddy | 录音鸭 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workbuddy-ai-work-agent/id6761374913/reviews)** | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id6762194572/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **36.3% of reviews** | 32.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 350 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Technology (Shanghai) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473924491) | [The Legal Business Name is WY Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755706339) |

## What reviewers say

### WorkBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workbuddy-ai-work-agent/id6761374913)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This AI-powered assistant helps with various work tasks across 12 industries. It offers over 140 AI consultants and 22,000 skill plugins, accessible via WeChat. It supports cloud and local operation for generating work products through conversation.

**Highlights:** AI-powered work assistance, 12 industry coverage, 140+ AI consultants, 22,000+ skill plugins, Cloud and local operation, Conversational task completion

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 个人标准版连续包月 | $9.99 | per month |
| 个人高级版连续包月 | $19.99 | per month |
| 个人标准版连续包年 | $99.99 | per year |
| 个人旗舰版连续包月 | $99.99 | per month |
| 个人高级版连续包年 | $199.99 | per year |
| 个人旗舰版连续包年 | $999.99 | per year |


### 录音鸭

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id6762194572)

This audio and video toolkit offers recording, transcription, translation, voice generation, and editing features. It streamlines tasks like meeting notes, study reviews, content creation, and cross-language communication with fewer steps.

**Highlights:** Record and transcribe audio in multiple languages, Translate speech in real-time, Generate voiceovers with adjustable settings, Separate vocals from instrumentals, Edit and convert audio formats, Process local videos for transcription

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周会员 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 月会员 | $6.99 | per month |
| 年会员 | $24.99 | per year |
| 加油包基础版 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 加油包进阶版 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 加油包高级版 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 两年会员 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 终身会员 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkBuddy free?

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

### Is 录音鸭 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WorkBuddy or 录音鸭?

WorkBuddy is rated higher. WorkBuddy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while 录音鸭 averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do WorkBuddy or 录音鸭 have ads?

Neither WorkBuddy nor 录音鸭 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorkBuddy or 录音鸭?

WorkBuddy ships an update weekly, and 录音鸭 weekly. Most recently, WorkBuddy was updated on October 17, 2026 and 录音鸭 on October 18, 2026.

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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.*