Comparison

SideTVs vs AI Voice Recorder Pro

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

Head to head
About

SideTVs

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive TV control hub. Wirelessly manage smart TVs, VR headsets, and streaming devices with remote control, screen mirroring, and media casting capabilities. Offers advanced tools for app management and file transfer.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control for smart TVs
  • Screen mirroring and casting
  • ADB control for Android TVs
  • Media and document casting
  • App management (Pro)
  • Low-latency screen mirroring (Pro)
Features
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SideTVs — Turn Your iPhone into a TV Control Hub SideTVs is a wireless control and screen-casting tool designed for TVs, smart TVs, and VR headsets. Simply connect your phone and device to the same Wi-Fi network to enable remote control, media casting, and screen mirroring—no extra hardware required. 【Device Connection】 • Supports three connection methods: manual IP entry, LAN scanning, and wireless debugging pairing codes • Automatically saves device history and reconnects upon returning to the app • Displays real-time connection status and device information 【Virtual Remote Control】 • Includes full directional keys, OK, Back, Home, Volume, Power, and media controls • Supports ADB command transmission for controlling Android TVs and TV boxes • Supports DLNA remote control and bridges ADB devices on the same IP for a complete control experience • Compatible with native remote protocols for brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Roku • Supports voice input for sending text to the TV for searches or data entry 【Casting Hub】 • Media Casting: Cast local videos, audio, and images to DLNA-enabled TVs or speakers; supports simultaneous playback on multiple devices • Document Casting: Import PDFs, PPTs, Word docs, etc., and cast them page-by-page to the TV; supports zooming and automatic slideshows • Web Casting: Capture and stream the full screen to a LAN-based browser; viewable on computers or tablets via the link • Receiver Mode: Turn your phone into a DLNA receiver to accept casts from other devices on the LAN 【Pro Tools】 (SideTV Pro) • App Management: View, launch, uninstall, and install APKs • Screen Mirroring: Low-latency H.264 mirroring with touch feedback; supports ultra-high-definition casting for Quest headsets • File management, terminal shell, system status, log viewing, quick text input, one-tap cleanup, and more 【More Features】 • Home Screen widgets and Dynamic Island support for quick status checks and remote control • Optimized for iPhone and iPad widescreen layouts Usage Note SideTVs requires local network permissions to discover and control devices on the same LAN. Some features rely on the device's wireless debugging (ADB) or DLNA capabilities; please ensure the corresponding options are enabled on your TV or streaming box. You can try the remote control and screen casting functions for free five times; upgrade to SideTVs Pro to unlock all professional features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/c9a159bf-3dc0-4ee8-84fd-7d47f5ad3edd

About

AI Voice Recorder Pro

Record, transcribe, and summarize audio with AI. This app transforms meetings, lectures, and voice memos into text, minutes, and action items. Features include speaker identification, translation, and automatic cloud backup for seamless organization and retrieval.

Highlights
  • AI transcription with timestamps
  • Automatic speaker identification
  • AI-generated meeting minutes and action items
  • Background recording
  • Automatic cloud backup
  • Built-in audio editor
  • App lock with Face ID
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◆ No subscription required AI features run on your own free Google Gemini API key, so there are no monthly fees. No credit card is needed — and without one, charges simply cannot occur. Voice Recorder Pro is a high-quality voice recorder (audio recording app) with AI transcription and AI summaries. Record a meeting, transcribe it, and turn it into minutes — all in one app. It also shines for lectures, interviews, and quick voice memos. A refined, modern design paired with smooth, snappy performance. This is the definitive voice recorder that makes you think, "This is the only recording app I'll ever need." ◆ Perfect for • Transcribing meetings and turning them into minutes • Recording lectures, seminars, and interviews to review later • Jotting down ideas as instant voice memos • Finding past recordings instantly with keyword search ◆ AI features (Google Gemini) • AI transcription Convert recordings to text with a single tap. Every segment is timestamped — tap a line to play from that exact moment. • Automatic speaker identification Detects who spoke and color-codes each speaker. Speaker names can be edited freely. • AI summaries, meeting minutes & action items Long recordings are distilled to their key points and formatted as minutes or a to-do list automatically. • AI translation Translate transcripts into many languages. • AI title suggestions Get titles that match what was recorded, cutting down on file-organizing chores. * AI features require a Google Gemini API key, which is free to obtain. ◆ Why people choose us • Keeps recording even when the screen is off Recording continues when your iPhone is locked or while you use other apps. Perfect for long meetings and lectures. • Automatic silence cut Silent stretches are removed automatically when you save, so a two-hour meeting becomes tight, easy-to-review audio. • Automatic cloud backup New recordings are uploaded to your own Dropbox automatically, so you never lose important audio. • Built-in audio editor Trim recordings, cut silence, and normalize the volume — right on your iPhone, no computer needed. • App lock with Face ID Protect the app with Face ID or a passcode, keeping your important recordings away from prying eyes. ◆ Key features • High-quality recording / pause & resume • Background recording with the screen off • AI transcription (timestamps, speaker ID) • AI summaries, meeting minutes & action items • AI translation / AI title suggestions • Full-text search across recordings, notes & transcripts • Organize with folders, tags & bookmarks • Import audio files • Auto-naming from your calendar events • Audio editing: trim, silence cut, volume normalize • Adjustable playback speed • Multi-select & bulk delete • File sharing & export / add notes (text) • Protect recordings (prevent accidental deletion) / favorites & hidden • Automatic Dropbox backup • Full backup & restore (iCloud Drive / Files) • App lock (Face ID / passcode) • Sample rate & recording channel settings (mono/stereo) • Available in 38 languages From recording to transcription to minutes — everything in one app. With Voice Recorder Pro, capture the audio that matters more easily and more reliably. ◆ Getting your free Gemini API key 1. Open Google AI Studio in your browser. 2. Sign in with your Google account. 3. Create one API key. 4. Copy it and paste it into Settings > Gemini API key in this app. You are never asked for payment details. The key belongs to your own Google account, so you stay in control of how it is used.

Screenshots

SideTVs4 screens
AI Voice Recorder Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SideTVs at 100% against AI Voice Recorder Pro's 0%. SideTVs also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). AI Voice Recorder Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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. SideTVs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. AI Voice Recorder Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SideTVs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SideTVs's written reviews are positive against 0% of AI Voice Recorder Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SideTVs ships an update monthly, AI Voice Recorder Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SideTVs versus AI Voice Recorder Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSideTVsAI Voice Recorder Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer强 王CloudEx Inc.

Customer experience

SideTVs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AI Voice Recorder Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SideTVs

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Membership$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • PROFree
None

AI Voice Recorder Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SideTVs free?
SideTVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Voice Recorder Pro free?
AI Voice Recorder Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SideTVs or AI Voice Recorder Pro?
SideTVs is rated higher. SideTVs averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AI Voice Recorder Pro averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SideTVs or AI Voice Recorder Pro have ads?
Neither SideTVs nor AI Voice Recorder Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SideTVs or AI Voice Recorder Pro?
SideTVs ships an update monthly, and AI Voice Recorder Pro weekly. Most recently, SideTVs was updated on September 9, 2026 and AI Voice Recorder Pro on September 24, 2026.

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