# Notes Recorder vs Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Recorder at 4.5 against Notes Recorder's 3.7. Recorder also leads on ratings volume (413 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Notes Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recorder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Notes Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recorder has 413 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Notes Recorder's written reviews are positive against 43% of Recorder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Notes Recorder ships an update every 2 months, Recorder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes Recorder | Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-recorder/id921888289/reviews) | **[4.5 (413 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-voice-recorder/id6451152209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **413** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EONSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/899851112) | [6Hive OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537357804) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-recorder/id921888289)

Easily capture voice memos for meetings, conversations, or everyday notes. This utility allows you to verify recording volume, organize important audio into folders, and manage your recorded files with convenient playback and deletion options.

**Highlights:** Voice memo recording, Recording volume verification, Folder organization for important recordings, Convenient playback of recorded files, Multiple recording deletion, Handy voice recorder

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recorder-voice-recorder/id6451152209)

Record high-quality audio for lectures, meetings, or music. This app offers flexible recording options, automatic transcription, and easy sharing. Customize settings for the perfect sound.

**Highlights:** High-quality audio recording, Intuitive interface, Customizable recording settings, Automatic transcription, Easy sharing options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Special Gift | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes Recorder free?

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

### Is Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes Recorder or Recorder?

Recorder is rated higher. Notes Recorder averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Recorder averages 4.5 from 413 ratings.

### Do Notes Recorder or Recorder have ads?

Both Notes Recorder and Recorder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes Recorder or Recorder?

Notes Recorder ships an update every 2 months, and Recorder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notes Recorder was updated on November 11, 2026 and Recorder on November 3, 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.*