Ear Recorder vs LinguaWriter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ear Recorder
This app allows you to record voice memos discreetly by holding your phone to your ear, mimicking a phone call. It transcribes your speech in real-time and saves everything locally for complete privacy. Ideal for capturing thoughts on the go without distraction or embarrassment.
- Auto-record and transcribe by holding to ear
- Discreet 'fake phone call' style for privacy
- Clear low voice recording with gain boost
- Completely offline processing and storage
- Integrated text sharing for AI tools
- Reliable call interruption protection
- Instant launch from widgets
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Ear Recorder is a simple voice recorder for capturing conversations, ideas, and moments you want to revisit. Bring your iPhone to your ear to start recording, then move it away to save. With less to think about on screen, you can focus on what you want to remember. Key Features Start recording by bringing your iPhone to your ear Use the proximity sensor to start recording when your iPhone is close to your ear. Move it away to save your recording. Find recordings when you need them Browse your recordings by date and duration. Search by title or transcription text to quickly find the moment you are looking for. Easy playback controls Open any recording to play, pause, and move through the timeline. Switch playback between the earpiece and speaker to suit your surroundings. Transcriptions & Effortless Editing On supported devices, OS versions, and languages, you can transcribe saved recordings. Edit transcriptions with dedicated safe controls (Cancel and Save) that prevent accidental dismissals. Copy, retranscribe, search, and share transcription text with ease. iCloud Drive Auto-Sync & Backup Enable auto-sync to automatically organize and save audio files (.m4a) and transcription text (.txt) directly into your "iCloud Drive > Ear Recorder" folder by year and month. Seamlessly access and share your recordings across Mac and iPad via the Files app. Share audio or transcription text Share the original audio file, or share a formatted transcription that includes the recording title, date, and duration. When no transcription is available, you can still share the audio. Time Chime Set a Time Chime to keep track of elapsed recording time. Choose a repeating interval or use Combo mode to set two custom reminder times. Safer deletion and restore Confirm before deleting a recording. Deleted recordings can be checked and restored from the Trash, helping you recover important recordings when needed. Designed for accessibility EarRecorder supports Larger Text, VoiceOver, and Reduce Motion. Privacy Recordings are stored on your iPhone. Transcription processing may vary depending on your device, OS version, and language. When recording conversations, please be considerate of others and make sure you follow all applicable laws, regulations, and contractual rules.
LinguaWriter
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LinguaWriterは、話すだけで自然な文章を作成できるAIライティングアプリです。 思いついたことを音声で話すだけで、AIが読みやすく伝わる文章へまとめます。 さらにVer1.1では、ライティングプロフィールに対応。 用途や読者に合わせた文体を複数登録できるため、ブログ、SNS、ビジネス文書などを自分らしい文章で書き分けられます。 タイピングが苦手な方や、文章作成の時間を短縮したい方に最適です。 【主な機能】 ■ 音声入力 テーマ、内容、結論、追加指示を音声で入力できます。 ■ AI文章生成 ブログ、SNS、メール、議事録、日記、エッセイなど、目的に応じた自然な文章を生成します。 ■ ライティングプロフィール 用途や文体、対象読者などを複数登録できます。 例えば、 ・経営者ブログ ・Instagram投稿 ・X投稿 ・ビジネスメール など用途ごとにプロフィールを切り替えるだけで、AIがあなたらしい文章を生成します。 ■ おすすめプロフィール 初めてでも安心。 ブログ、SNS、メールなどに合わせたおすすめプロフィールを参考に、自分専用のプロフィールを簡単に作成できます。 ■ ユーザー辞書 会社名や人名などの固有名詞を登録でき、音声入力時の変換精度を向上できます。 ■ カラー管理 作成した文章を色分けして整理できます。 ■ 検索機能 タイトルや本文から目的の文章をすばやく検索できます。 ■ 記事の複製 テンプレートとして使いたい文章はワンタップで複製できます。 ブログのシリーズ記事やSNS投稿の作成にも便利です。 ■ こんな方におすすめ ・ブログを書いている方 ・SNS投稿を効率化したい方 ・会議の議事録を作成したい方 ・ビジネスメールを素早く作成したい方 ・日記やエッセイを書きたい方 ・自分らしい文体で書き続けたい方 ・文章を書く時間を短縮したい方 ・タイピングが苦手な方 LinguaWriterは、「話す」だけで、あなた専属のAIライターが自然な文章を作成するライティングパートナーです。 ■ プレミアムプラン(自動更新サブスクリプション) ・広告非表示 ・AI生成回数無制限 ・長文生成対応 ※サブスクリプションは毎月自動更新されます。 いつでもApple IDのサブスクリプション設定から解約できます。 Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ear Recorder at none against LinguaWriter's 1. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. LinguaWriter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Ear Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ear Recorder ships an update every 2 weeks, LinguaWriter every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ear Recorder | LinguaWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masamichi Maeda | YUJI TEZUKA |
In-app purchases
Ear Recorder
No in-app purchases
LinguaWriter
- LinguaWriter Premium$5.991 Month
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