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Voice Recorder Lite

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Voice Recorder Lite is a functional recording app praised for its ease of use and clear audio, but it is heavily criticized for its aggressive monetization strategy, requiring payment for essential features like saving and sharing recordings, and for frequent, intrusive ads.

4.6★ lifetime (73,214) Free + in-app purchases since 2015 by LiveBird Technologies Private Limited updated 2.6 mo ago recent negative 47% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Monetization & Ads Recording Reliability & Quality File Management & Access
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

Voice Recorder Lite offers a straightforward interface for recording audio, with many users finding it easy to operate and appreciating its sound quality. However, the free version severely limits functionality, making core features like saving, sharing, and exporting recordings exclusive to a paid 'Pro' upgrade, which frustrates many users. The app is also frequently criticized for an excessive number of full-screen advertisements.

What users like

  • Easy to use for basic recording needsR3R14R485
  • Provides good recording quality and clarityR17R38R45R63
  • Useful for practicing dialog, music, or capturing ideasR3R29R62R65

What users complain about

  • Essential features like saving, sharing, and exporting recordings require a paid 'Pro' upgradeR4R15R19R24
  • Frequent and intrusive full-screen advertisements disrupt the user experienceR9R10R12R33
  • Recordings may stop when the app is minimized or when using other apps, contradicting developer claims of background playback fixesR32R36R42
  • Users report issues with recording quality, including static, low volume, or inability to hear voices clearlyR39R77R100R543
  • Difficulty locating or downloading saved recordings to the device or iTunesR5R25R49R55
  • Some users experienced lost recordings or app glitches leading to data lossR79R579R709
  • Recordings do not always transfer when upgrading to a new phoneR60

Latest update · v9.1

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

Thanks for choosing Voice Recorder! This update focuses on making your recording experience smoother and more reliable. Improvements & Fixes: - Background Playback: Fixed an issue where recordings would stop repeating when the app was minimized. - Enhanced Stability: Squashed bugs that impacted recording reliability to ensure you never miss a word. - Snappier Performance: Optimized the app for faster response times and a more fluid feel. We’re always listening! If you have feedback or need a hand, reach out to us through our support channels. Happy Recording!

Recurring themes

Monetization & Ads negative
Many users are frustrated by the aggressive push to upgrade to a paid 'Pro' version for basic functionalities like saving, sharing, or exporting recordings. The free version is heavily criticized for being bombarded with frequent, intrusive, and sometimes inappropriate full-screen ads, which significantly detract from the user experience.R4R8R9R10
Recording Reliability & Quality mixed
While some users praise the app for clear and good quality recordings, others report issues such as background static, low volume, or the app failing to record when minimized or when other applications are in use. This contradicts the developer's notes about improved stability and background playback.R6R14R17R26
File Management & Access negative
A significant point of frustration is the inability to easily save recordings to the device, download them, or find where they are stored, particularly without upgrading to the paid version. Some users also reported losing recordings or having difficulty transferring them to new devices.R2R5R25R49

Who it's for

This app is for users who need a very basic, easy-to-use voice recorder for personal use, such as practicing dialog or capturing quick ideas, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads or pay for full functionality R3R29R65. It is NOT for users who need to reliably save, share, or export recordings without paying, or who require background recording without interruption R4R19R34R42.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to the aggressive monetization and ad strategy, and issues with core functionality like saving/sharing. This contrasts with the high lifetime rating, suggesting a decline in user satisfaction over time or a recent change in app strategy. The developer's notes mention fixes for background playback and stability, but recent reviews still report these issues R32R42.

Frequently asked

Can I save and share recordings for free?
No, essential features like saving, sharing, and exporting recordings require an upgrade to the paid 'Pro' version R4R15R19R34.
Does the app have ads?
Yes, the free version of the app is heavily criticized for having frequent and intrusive full-screen advertisements R9R10R33R81.
Can I record in the background or while using other apps?
Despite developer claims of fixes, recent reviews indicate that recordings may stop when the app is minimized or when other applications are in use R32R36R42.
What is the cost of the 'Pro' version?
Some reviews mention a price of $5.99 for the 'Pro' version, though pricing may vary R8R24.

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. [R3] 5/5 · US I am practicing dialog: The app was very easy to use. I needed it to practice my routine for a performance.
  2. [R14] 5/5 · US Great App. Love it!: I have been using this app for years. It is easy to use and has good quality sound. I would definitely recommend it. The advertising is not my favorite and it can be hard to navigate your way back to the app sometimes.
  3. [R485] 3/5 · GB AWSOME FREE APP: I got this as I’m autistic and recording helps me calm down. It’s a grate app, very easy to use and you can save all your records! It’s also fully free. I definitely recommend!
  4. [R17] 5/5 · US Amazing: Quality and clearly I ear anything
  5. [R38] 4/5 · US Voice in a box: My go to quick and reliable recording device in emergency situations. Very good reproduction quality always..
  6. [R45] 5/5 · US Recorder: Works Great! Very clear.
  7. [R63] 5/5 · US Crystal Clear: Picked up all the details beautifully. Be careful though, it will catch the rustling of your clothes.
  8. [R29] 5/5 · US Voice recorder: I love this because I can create ideas and write them down and use this to listen to them and see if they’re useful in my life and writing and music!
  9. [R62] 5/5 · US AMAZING: I love being able to express myself in sining and show family my songs 📄🖇️🤍🎧🩹🕓📃💸⚜️🎼🕟🩰
  10. [R65] 5/5 · US Fun recorde: Does a super nice job of just simple recordings. Playing a guitar along with music.
  11. [R4] 3/5 · US Other apps are better: The app records well, but it cost money to purchase the pro version which is needed to do most of anything with the app including emailing yourself or someone a shared copy of what you have recorded.
  12. [R15] 1/5 · US Lame: Can’t export without Pro version
  13. [R19] 1/5 · US You cannot share the recorded file: I would rate it 0, Because I am unable to share a file that urgent to share. I would use the default app for recording if I knew this before.
  14. [R24] 2/5 · US This has in app purchases.: You cant save anything to your phone, send it to yourself via email, trim it, continue recording, or share at all without making a 5.99 purchase. I think thats a lot of money to spend with someone who wouldn't let me save, share, or trim my audio i just trusted them with, and I think other people should be aware of that. normal recorder otherwise, nothing to complain ab
  15. [R9] 1/5 · US BLEW MY EARDRUMS OUT!: I was trying to test the mic on my Bluetooth headset, when suddenly, this app, without warning, popped up an unbelievably loud, full screen ad, blowing my eardrums out and hurting my ears. Deleting immediately.
  16. [R10] 1/5 · US Not for me: Nice app but every move wants you to ‘upgrade’. Not cool!
  17. [R12] 4/5 · US I like it sorta: I love a little bit of adds and it does not have any like folders or like albums you can put your songs into,and it is a great freaking app it tells you how much you listen to and how much you have yet to listen too. So it’s AWESOME but please get rid of the adds 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  18. [R33] 1/5 · US Toooooo many add. Its annoying.: Too many adds
  19. [R32] 1/5 · US Not what I expected: When you try to record the sound of another application being side to side, it stops recording. So there is no way of recording nothing.
  20. [R36] 1/5 · US 😡😡😡: I’m trying to get it recorded, but I was in the other app and it wasn’t Recording
  21. [R42] 1/5 · US Trash: So many times this app has failed me!!! You open the app start recording but no soon as you leave the app it stops recording! WHAT IS THE POINT OF A RECORDING APP IF IT DOESN’T RUN IN THE BACK GROUND!!! Waste of space and time!!!
  22. [R39] 3/5 · US Sky’s Nana: Too much background static. Not clear hard to hear the voices!
  23. [R77] 3/5 · US Voice Recorder: Quality is minimal due to volume insufficiency.
  24. [R100] 2/5 · US Volume: No way to turn it up. Hours of useless recordings
  25. [R543] 3/5 · CA A améliorer: On entend un bruit dans l enregistrement
  26. [R5] 4/5 · US Great recorder except for one thing: Everything‘s great about this recorder, except for the fact that you cannot download the recordings to your phone. You can download to like iTunes or whatever and I don’t understand that I’ve tried it. It’s not very clear for me at least but I don’t like the fact that I just can’t download it to my device.
  27. [R25] 3/5 · US Impossible to download: Although the free version states that you can download to iTunes, the files are nowhere to be found. No way to share without upgrading to paid.
  28. [R49] 5/5 · US Good when I reviewed the audio, until I could not find where my 44 minute: Please tell users where the audio recording is being stored on what device and what path or if that is a paid feature. Also, if the recording can be downloaded and what is the link to do the download. I found a way to hear my recording but still want to download it.
  29. [R55] 1/5 · US Voice recorder lite: Unable to find the recordings that are saved and unable to start the recording during the conversation so you have to remember to hit record before you make the phone call for these reasons. I give it a one star and don’t recommend it.
  30. [R79] 1/5 · US Lost recording: I am in the middle of a police investigation. I recorded on this “free” app and very crucial information was lost.
  31. [R579] 3/5 · CA Interessante mais plante: Interessante mais plante, ça enregistre une 10ene de son vide, bug à réparer
  32. [R709] 3/5 · AU Error message: Just spent 35 minutes makes important notes for a meeting and lost the lot as it’s showing an error message. So upset. Don’t feel I can trust this app now.
  33. [R60] 1/5 · US History doesn't migrate: I recorded tons of voice memos. When I went from my iPhone 7 to iPhone 12 (yes this happened a couple of years ago) none of the recordings came over to the new phone. The app came over, but without the recordings.☹️
  34. [R8] 1/5 · US This app is the worst’s app: This app is worst even download so many apps fake advertising at the lease price for 5.99 months damn joke
  35. [R6] 5/5 · US While sleeping: Works great
  36. [R26] 5/5 · US Recording: Showed it was recording an important conversation but did not It has been working beautifully!!
  37. [R2] 5/5 · US Comment: I accidentally deleted my recording but can’t get it back
  38. [R34] 1/5 · US Worthless: What a wast of bandwidth. Its an awesome recorder BUT TOU CANT SAVE THE RECORDING UNLESS TOU UPGRADE TO “PRO”. Saving a recording is the whole point of a got damned voice recording app!!! Uninstalled.
  39. [R81] 1/5 · US Absolute junk: Nothing but adds can’t save what you record unless you buy the pro you try to do anything and it’s ad after ad aggravating

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