# Feedback Recorder vs Voice Memos

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Memos at 4.8 against Feedback Recorder's 3.6. Voice Memos also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Feedback Recorder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Feedback Recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Voice Memos asks for nothing beyond the download.

Voice Memos holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Memos has 1.1M ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Feedback Recorder's written reviews are positive against 80% of Voice Memos's.

Feedback Recorder ships an update every 2 months, Voice Memos every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feedback Recorder | Voice Memos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedback-recorder/id887723943/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-memos/id1069512134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.1M** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Airwire products.](https://appshunter.io/developer/471910489) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Feedback Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feedback-recorder/id887723943)

This audio recording tool allows real-time input monitoring while recording. It's ideal for vocalists, voice training, and lessons, offering playback through earphones to check your sound as you record. You can also record with your iTunes music for practice.

**Highlights:** Real-time input playback, Record while monitoring, Karaoke feature with iTunes music, Multiple recording files option, Earphone monitoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro ver. | $1.99 | one-time |


### Voice Memos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-memos/id1069512134)

Capture, edit, and organize audio with this versatile recording tool. Easily transcribe speech to text, enhance sound quality, and share your creations across devices. Ideal for notes, ideas, and moments.

**Highlights:** Portable audio recording, Speech-to-text transcription, Audio editing tools, Vocal layer recording, iCloud sync, Noise reduction

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless recording
- 🎨 Attractive and minimalistic design
- 🔍 Useful for capturing ideas and thoughts
- 🎶 Great for musicians and singers
- 📚 Helpful for students and academics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable recording (stops unexpectedly)
- 🔇 Audio quality issues
- 🔄 Inability to edit/resume recordings
- 🗂️ Poor organization and folder management
- ⚠️ Freezing and crashing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings disappearing or not saving properly
- Phantom data usage and storage issues
- Playback issues (choppy, unresponsive)
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inability to delete or export recordings

**Requested features**

- Repeat/loop playback feature
- Ability to add notes/comments to recordings
- Improved search and filtering options
- Integration with other apps (e.g., transcription)
- Selective sync option to manage storage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feedback Recorder free?

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

### Is Voice Memos free?

Voice Memos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Feedback Recorder or Voice Memos?

Voice Memos is rated higher. Feedback Recorder averages 3.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Voice Memos averages 4.8 from 1.1M ratings.

### Do Feedback Recorder or Voice Memos have ads?

Feedback Recorder shows ads; Voice Memos does not.

### Which is updated more often, Feedback Recorder or Voice Memos?

Feedback Recorder ships an update every 2 months, and Voice Memos every 7 months. Most recently, Feedback Recorder was updated on September 14, 2026 and Voice Memos on September 24, 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.*