# Instant Voice Playback vs Appstar

The clearest difference is price: Instant Voice Playback at Free against Appstar's $1.99. Instant Voice Playback also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Appstar's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Instant Voice Playback is free to download; Appstar costs $1.99 up front. Appstar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Instant Voice Playback asks for nothing beyond the download.

Appstar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instant Voice Playback has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Instant Voice Playback ships an update every 3 weeks, Appstar every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Voice Playback | Appstar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-voice-playback/id943325379/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstar-remember-names/id1508216230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Morten Petersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/941360529) | [APPSTAR PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508216229) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant Voice Playback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-voice-playback/id943325379)

Record your voice by holding a button and play it back instantly by releasing. This tool helps you compare recording lengths and perfect your speech for various applications like public speaking, language practice, and performance coaching.

**Highlights:** Instant voice recording, Instant playback, Compare recording lengths, Speech practice, Pronunciation aid, Public speaking rehearsal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Appstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstar-remember-names/id1508216230)

This app helps you remember people's names and details by creating profiles, adding notes, and using interactive flashcards and quizzes. It also allows you to schedule follow-up actions and reminders to stay in touch.

**Highlights:** Create personal profiles, Add photos and notes, Interactive flashcards, Quiz mode, Color-coded tags, Schedule follow-up actions, Syncs securely

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All features | $0.49 | per month |
| power search | $0.49 | per 3 months |
| quiz | $0.49 | per 3 months |
| sub_quiz | $0.49 | per 3 months |
| power search contacts | $0.49 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Voice Playback free?

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

### Is Appstar free?

Appstar costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Instant Voice Playback or Appstar?

Appstar is rated higher. Instant Voice Playback averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Appstar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Instant Voice Playback or Appstar have ads?

Neither Instant Voice Playback nor Appstar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Instant Voice Playback or Appstar?

Instant Voice Playback ships an update every 3 weeks, and Appstar every 7 months. Most recently, Instant Voice Playback was updated on November 1, 2026 and Appstar 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.*