# JoyLights vs PCM Audio Recorder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCM Audio Recorder at none against JoyLights's 3. JoyLights's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JoyLights sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PCM Audio Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | JoyLights | PCM Audio Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Size | 3 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [伟 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784279206) | [BUTTERFALCON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795929957) |

## What reviewers say

### JoyLights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joylights/id6799812278)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


### PCM Audio Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcm-audio-recorder/id6808854556)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JoyLights free?

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

### Is PCM Audio Recorder free?

PCM Audio Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do JoyLights or PCM Audio Recorder have ads?

PCM Audio Recorder shows ads; JoyLights does not.

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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.*