# MOTIV Audio vs Async Recording

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MOTIV Audio at none against Async Recording's 4. MOTIV Audio also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (40% vs 26%). Async Recording's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Async Recording sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. MOTIV Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

MOTIV Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOTIV Audio has 3.8K ratings behind it against 546, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MOTIV Audio's written reviews are positive against 26% of Async Recording's.

MOTIV Audio ships an update monthly, Async Recording every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOTIV Audio | Async Recording |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motiv-audio/id938264337/reviews)** | [4.2 (546 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/async-recording/id1576384002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 546 |
| Positive reviews | **40.4% of reviews** | 25.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shure](https://appshunter.io/developer/849092213) | [Podcastle, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576384004) |

## What reviewers say

### MOTIV Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motiv-audio/id938264337)

Record and edit high-quality audio using your device's microphone or a connected MOTIV microphone. Features include uncompressed WAV recording, editing tools like trim and split, and advanced audio controls when using compatible hardware.

**Highlights:** Record uncompressed WAV audio, Edit recordings with trim/split, Adjustable fade curves and markers, High-resolution metering, Save to compressed formats, Manage adjustable gain (with mic), Preset modes and custom EQ (with mic)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear recordings
- 👍 Intuitive UI
- 🔒 Secure recordings
- 🚀 Straightforward to use
- 👍 Versatile microphone settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
- 🐛 Unreliable recording
- 🐛 Glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings randomly stop or fail
- App crashes on launch
- Mic settings not persisting
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inability to connect external mics

**Requested features**

- Add MP3 export option
- Implement basic audio editing features
- Add ability to organize recordings into folders
- Include a metronome function
- Provide more detailed instructions and tutorials


### Async Recording

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/async-recording/id1576384002)

Record high-quality audio and video content locally for podcasts, interviews, and marketing. Generate AI voice clones and dub videos into multiple languages. Edit with AI-powered tools and a vast music library.

**Highlights:** Local audio/video recording, AI Voice cloning, AI Video Dubbing, Studio-quality audio, 4K video recording, AI-powered editing tools, Music and sound effects library

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Essentials | $144.99 | per year |
| Pro | $289.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great app for recording podcasts remotely
- 🎨 Awesome user interface design
- 🤖 Useful AI voice features
- 👍 Easy and simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Unreliable recording and upload functionality
- 🤖 AI features not as advanced as expected
- 🔒 Poor customer service and cancellation process
- 💰 Overpriced for the features provided

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings get stuck during upload
- App crashes or freezes during use
- Inability to log in or access account
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more video and editing capabilities
- Improve upload and sync reliability
- Provide better analytics and reporting
- Enhance AI noise reduction and audio cleanup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOTIV Audio free?

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

### Is Async Recording free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MOTIV Audio or Async Recording?

MOTIV Audio is rated higher. MOTIV Audio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Async Recording averages 4.2 from 546 ratings.

### Do MOTIV Audio or Async Recording have ads?

Neither MOTIV Audio nor Async Recording shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MOTIV Audio or Async Recording?

MOTIV Audio ships an update monthly, and Async Recording every 2 weeks. Most recently, MOTIV Audio was updated on October 22, 2026 and Async Recording on October 22, 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.*