Comparison

RECUE vs Audio Interface Recorder

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

Head to head
About

RECUE

This app captures high-quality digital audio from DJ mixers and audio interfaces via USB. It offers automatic tracklist generation, direct uploads to platforms like Mixcloud, and a simple interface for managing and playing back your mixes.

Highlights
  • Digital recording via USB
  • WAV (24-bit PCM) and CAF (32-bit Float) formats
  • Automatic tracklist generation
  • Direct upload to Mixcloud
  • Built-in library for managing recordings
  • Simple, intuitive interface
Features
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I wanted to capture my DJ mixes exactly as they sounded in the booth. Over the years I tried everything — bringing a laptop to gigs, external recorders, c ountless workarounds. Nothing gave me the quality I was after. I wanted one app that combined sound quality, simplicity, and easy file management. That's why I built RECUE. RECUE is a recording app made for DJs. It captures the digital audio coming from your DJ mixer or audio interface over USB — as close to the source as possible. KEY FEATURES ■ Digital recording via USB connection ■ WAV (24-bit PCM) recording ■ CAF (32-bit Float) recording ■ Automatic tracklist generation from your mix ■ Direct upload to Mixcloud ■ Import previously recorded mixes ■ Simple, intuitive interface ■ Built-in library to manage and play back recordings Digital mixer, digital signal, digital recording — no unnecessary conversion in between. From practice sessions to club sets, RECUE keeps your mixes safe and ready to share. Try the free trial to check compatibility with your mixer or audio interface. If you like it, it's yours with a one-time purchase. No subscription. Available recording formats and bit depths may vary depending on your hardware and iOS version.

About

Audio Interface Recorder

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a high-fidelity recorder for your USB audio interface. Capture uncompressed 24-bit WAV audio at your interface's native sample rate, ideal for musicians and home studios seeking a simple yet dependable recording tool without a full DAW.

Highlights
  • Record lossless 24-bit WAV
  • Works with USB audio interfaces
  • Capture at native sample rate
  • Mono, stereo, or mono-sum capture
  • Live level meters with clip indicator
  • Organize and share recordings
Features
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AudioRecorder turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean, no-nonsense recorder for your USB audio interface - in the studio, at home, or on stage. Plug in your interface, choose your inputs, and capture uncompressed 24-bit WAV at your hardware's native sample rate. No conversion, no color - just your signal. Built for musicians and home studios who want a dependable capture tool without launching a full DAW. RECORD • Works with any class-compliant USB audio interface • Uncompressed 24-bit PCM WAV at the interface's native sample rate - never resampled • Mono, stereo, or mono-sum capture • Choose exactly which inputs feed Left and Right, so a multi-input interface lets you pick any two • Live level meters with a peak readout and clip indicator for dialing in gain • Preview the input before you commit to a take • A big, unmissable record button and elapsed timer STAY IN CONTROL • Live "time remaining" estimate from your free space, with a low-space warning • The screen stays awake while recording, so the meters never dim • Interrupted takes - a phone call, an unplugged cable - are saved as partial recordings, not lost LIBRARY • Play back with scrubbing • Rename, delete and organize your takes • Share via AirDrop or Files, or export straight to a USB drive SETUP HELP • A built-in connection guide shows exactly how to wire things up, with diagrams for both USB-C and Lightning devices WHAT YOU NEED • A class-compliant USB audio interface • If your iPhone or iPad has a USB-C port, then the Audio Interface will work without external power • On Lightning devices, an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter is needed and the Audio interface needs a source of external power AudioRecorder does one thing and does it cleanly: get the signal from your interface onto your device, uncompressed and intact.

Screenshots

RECUE4 screens
Audio Interface Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Audio Interface Recorder at none against RECUE's 1. Audio Interface Recorder also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RECUE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Audio Interface Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RECUE ships an update weekly, Audio Interface Recorder every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RECUE versus Audio Interface Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRECUEAudio Interface Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIZORARAIMONDS BLUMS

Customer experience

RECUE

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Audio Interface Recorder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RECUE

One-time1
  • RECUE Full Access$5.99
None

Audio Interface Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RECUE free?
RECUE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Interface Recorder free?
Audio Interface Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RECUE or Audio Interface Recorder have ads?
Neither RECUE nor Audio Interface Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RECUE or Audio Interface Recorder?
RECUE ships an update weekly, and Audio Interface Recorder every 3 days. Most recently, RECUE was updated on October 21, 2026 and Audio Interface Recorder on October 28, 2026.

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