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iRecord

45
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

iRecord offers a simple recording and transcription service, with some users finding it highly accurate and helpful for meetings, but a significant number of recent reviews highlight issues with transcription accuracy, difficulty canceling subscriptions, and high pricing.

4.6★ lifetime (8,653) Free + in-app purchases since 2022 by Youdao Hong Kong Limited updated 5.2 mo ago recent negative 42% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Subscription & Cancellation Issues Transcription Accuracy Ease of Use Missing/Lost Recordings
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

iRecord is an app designed for recording and transcribing audio, with some users praising its ease of use and AI summary features. However, many recent reviews express frustration with inaccurate transcriptions, a confusing and expensive subscription model, and significant difficulties in canceling the service.

What users like

  • Simple and easy to use for recording audio.R11R39R43R45
  • Transcription feature can be accurate and helpful for meetings and notes.R11R39R47R56
  • AI summary feature is a game-changer for some users.R46

What users complain about

  • Transcription is often inaccurate, producing gibberish or missing words.R6R8R32R71
  • Difficulty canceling subscriptions, with users reporting being charged after cancellation or unable to find the option.R2R9R17R29
  • High cost, with weekly and yearly subscriptions perceived as expensive.R1R11R19R208
  • Recordings or transcriptions can disappear or fail to save.R104R113R137
  • Lack of clear instructions or customer support for app operation and issues.R5R23R118
  • Inability to export multiple audios or edit transcriptions easily.R31R65R118
  • Privacy concerns regarding the collection of user-created content.R91

Latest update · v4.1.2

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Recurring themes

Transcription Accuracy negative
Many users report that the transcription feature is highly inaccurate, often producing gibberish, missing words, or failing to transcribe at all, even in clear audio environments. This contradicts the developer's general 'performance improvements' note, as transcription is a core performance aspect.R6R8R32R48
Subscription & Cancellation Issues negative
A significant number of reviews detail difficulties with the subscription model, including being charged unexpectedly after a 'free trial,' high weekly or yearly costs, and an inability to cancel the service through the app or customer support. Users report being charged even after attempting to cancel.R1R2R9R15
Missing/Lost Recordings negative
Several users experienced recordings or their corresponding transcriptions disappearing or not saving correctly after being made, leading to lost work and frustration.R82R104R113R137
Ease of Use mixed
While some users find the app simple and easy to use for recording, others struggle with its interface, lack of clear instructions, and inability to perform basic functions like editing transcriptions or exporting files.R5R11R16R23

Who it's for

This app might be for users who need a simple audio recorder and are willing to pay a premium for potentially accurate transcriptions and AI summaries, especially for meetings or doctor appointments R11R39R46. It is not for users on a budget, those who need highly reliable and accurate transcriptions in various languages, or those who expect straightforward cancellation processes R1R2R24R71.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, particularly concerning transcription accuracy and subscription/cancellation issues. While there are positive reviews praising ease of use and accuracy, they are less frequent in the recent sample. The lifetime rating of 4.6 suggests a positive trajectory historically, but the recent sentiment indicates a decline or significant issues for new users.

Frequently asked

How much does iRecord cost?
iRecord offers various subscription options, with some users reporting costs as high as $5.99 a week or annual charges ranging from $49.99 to $129.99, despite being advertised as free with in-app purchases R1R11R76.
Is iRecord's transcription accurate?
The accuracy of iRecord's transcription is mixed; some users report it as 100% accurate and helpful, while many others find it highly inaccurate, producing gibberish, missing words, or failing to transcribe effectively, especially in group settings or for non-major languages R6R8R11R24.
Can I easily cancel my iRecord subscription?
Many users report significant difficulty canceling their iRecord subscriptions, with complaints of being charged after cancellation attempts, screens to cancel not loading, or no clear option to cancel within the app R2R6R9R17.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R11] 5/5 · US Dr Appointment: Using the iRecord was so simple and efficient! At a doctor appointment we get so much information in such a short amount of time and I record assist so much. I came home after the appointment and listened to the summary and it was amazing. Absolutely 100% accurate.. I only wish it didn’t cost $6 a week as I don’t use it that often but when I needed it, it’s extremely handy.
  2. [R39] 5/5 · US Simple, easy to use and incredibly helpful: Taking notes by hand is obsolete now. Record your meeting with iRecord and get instantaneous transcriptions live as you talk. Export both audio and text files and, if you wish, summarize the meeting to help with keeping track of ToDo’s and deadlines.
  3. [R43] 5/5 · US None: Easy to use
  4. [R45] 5/5 · US User friendly: Easy to use and transcript
  5. [R47] 5/5 · US Smart Recorder: It’s really useful especially the transcript part!
  6. [R56] 5/5 · US Transcribes: Great resource
  7. [R46] 4/5 · US So helpful: The ability to create an AI summary of a meeting has been a game changer
  8. [R6] 1/5 · US transcription was gibberish: the product never worked the transcription was complete gibberish it’s very disappointing & the screen to cancel does not load
  9. [R8] 4/5 · US SKJ Record: Some of the transcripts are based from sounds like words instead of the actual words. To read it as is you would have to rewrite it from the recording.
  10. [R32] 3/5 · US This is about average in terms of voice recorder: It doesn’t an accurate job returning text from audio
  11. [R71] 2/5 · US Very inaccurate transcription: I did the paid subscription after my trial ended. The transcriptions are rarely accurate… maybe 30-35%… even when it picks up my voice in English, it’s inaccurate. My voice Carries and I’m very articulate.
  12. [R2] 1/5 · US Displeased Don’t Bother!!: It is impossible to cancel the same day. You do not have the option for a trial basis a week or a day they literally slap the yearly charge on your card. If you go to cancel they hold you till the following year to cancel. No number to call and speak to anyone or email for them to call you back. Don’t bother!!!
  13. [R9] 1/5 · US Cannot cancel service: Horrible.Sent email to cancel and still being charged a month later.
  14. [R17] 1/5 · US I never used I want to cancel! I can’t find out how.: I need to cancel this useless app. I just signed up 5 mins ago. I don’t want this. I can’t findd out how!!!
  15. [R29] 1/5 · US Can’t cancel: I just want out and there is no way to cancel
  16. [R1] 1/5 · US Not worth it: It’s 5.99 a week which is wildly expensive. Be sure to cancel the free trial before they charge you!
  17. [R19] 1/5 · US Expensive: It is just a recording app…
  18. [R208] 3/5 · US Good app but very expensive: You should review your cost structure with Microsoft word dictate, I can do nearly the same functions as you app for free.
  19. [R104] 1/5 · US Transcript disappeared: Help! I recorded two meetings today and watched while the transcription happened in real time on my phone. When trying to access later, the duration is correct, but there is no text/audio.
  20. [R113] 1/5 · US Loses recordings: About 20% of the time when I end a recording, there is nothing there. The recording is listed, but it is 0 minutes and 0 seconds. Use a different app to record.
  21. [R137] 1/5 · US Legal investigation: What a joke I hit record and it didn’t record one word!! This was a very important conference call! I cancelled the 3 day trial I better not see any hidden charges from this app I cancelled through the Apple subscriptions page!! Thanks for nothing!!!!!
  22. [R5] 4/5 · US IRecord: This is a very interesting app. It’s seems to be exactly what I need and helping me. Write a story. The only thing is it doesn’t explanatory on how to operate this app as far as sending it to a different location and how do I change over to translation and when I change over to translation, it says that I need to turn off the record first, but I don’t know how to go. I don’t know how to t
  23. [R23] 1/5 · US As new user: Horrible, can’t find any support
  24. [R118] 3/5 · US It does one thing???: I did a trial and then wanted to edit the recording. Did not see a way of doing that and there's no help and I'm tired of lazy apps that are are not intuitive and make you figure out how to use them. Editing the transcription should seem a simple task but no. But with an expensive app and a trial period of a super generous three whole days, I can now delete with no charge.
  25. [R31] 1/5 · US Cannot export easily: I wish there was an easy way to transfer recordings versus one by one
  26. [R65] 1/5 · US Cannot upload multiple audios: Cannot upload multiple audios at once, every time I tried to upload the copy share link it kept saying, please provide the share link, even though that’s the link I was providing it did not accurately transcribe the few videos I was able to upload into it. I’m not impressed.
  27. [R91] 1/5 · US They Collect the Content You Create!: I downloaded this app but once I read their privacy policy immediately deleted it. They collect data on you. Part of the data they collect is the content you create using the app. If you talk about other people, the app is now collecting their information, too. Don’t use it
  28. [R48] 2/5 · US Does not work for transcribing a classroom lesson: In a classroom With many voices and varying degrees of communicative ability, the app was unable to create an accurate transcription.
  29. [R15] 1/5 · US Cancel: I want to cancel my free 3 day trial now
  30. [R82] 1/5 · US Nothing works: The so-called test notes (recordings) are blank. No transcriptions were made.
  31. [R16] 3/5 · US Tmf: Ok so.far just got don't really understand it yet
  32. [R76] 1/5 · US False advertisement: Said was free. Downloaded app and then was told have to choose a plan and pay for services. That is NOT free!
  33. [R24] 1/5 · US Scam!: This is a scam app. Please don't be fooled by its high rating! I tried to try the free version, but they charged me for a year, and when I contacted them by email to refund my money, they wouldn't do it. Even Apple support didn't do anything! This app doesn't recognize all languages ​​and can only detect a few major languages. Even the app's support website is not secure and gives you a sec

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store