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Voice recorder vs Screen Recorder，Video Recorder

Voice recorder 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Voice recorder
Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 4.7★ · Free to download 40

Voice recorder (App A) is a better choice for pure voice recording due to its superior audio quality, while Screen Recorder (App B) is suitable for screen recording but suffers from significant reliability and monetization issues.

Full reviews: Voice recorder · Screen Recorder，Video Recorder

Voice recorder (App A) offers excellent audio quality and is easy to use for recording, though it is plagued by aggressive and intrusive ads. Screen Recorder (App B) is designed for screen recording but is criticized for frequent crashes, glitches, and a push towards paid features for basic functionality.

Head to head

Features tieR2R5R11R21
Voice recorder Voice recorder (App A) is praised for its core recording functionality, allowing unlimited voice recordings with good audio quality R2R26. Users appreciate the simple interface and large record button R5. However, some users desire more advanced features like auto-tune or transposing R11, the ability to pause and rewind during recording R5, and Apple Watch compatibility . There are also complaints about the mic sensitivity slider not working correctly R24 and files being deleted if the app is not properly exited R21.
Screen Recorder，Video Recorder Screen Recorder (App B) is designed for screen recording and some users find it effective for this purpose . It offers basic editing features, but many users report these are buggy, with the undo button not working and overlays being problematic . Key features like voice-overs are locked behind a VIP subscription R69, and users cannot delete unwanted scenes without a pro feature . The app also lacks a hovering button for recording control and struggles with internal audio recording alongside mic use .
Ease of Use edge: Voice recorderR1R5R6R7
Voice recorder Voice recorder (App A) is generally considered easy to use with a straightforward interface R5R49. Users find it simple to record and locate recordings . However, the constant full-screen ads significantly hinder usability, making it hard to interact with the app R1R6R7. Some users also report difficulty finding timestamps and issues with the app stopping recording when switching to other apps .
Screen Recorder，Video Recorder Screen Recorder (App B) is described as easy to use for basic recording by some . However, many users report significant usability issues, including the app frequently crashing during editing R79R80R87R104, recordings stopping unexpectedly , and long export times . The app also has issues with saving videos and managing storage .
Reliability edge: Voice recorderR2R4R5R7
Voice recorder Voice recorder (App A) generally provides good sound quality R2R5R26R49. However, recent reviews indicate a decline in reliability, with the app randomly stopping recordings R7, causing significant battery drain , and sometimes not saving recordings . There are also reports of the app connecting to suspicious websites or displaying virus warnings R4.
Screen Recorder，Video Recorder Screen Recorder (App B) is highly unreliable, with numerous reports of the app crashing frequently during editing R79R80R87R104, recordings stopping unexpectedly , and issues with audio recording . Users also experience problems with videos being squished , blurry , or not saving . The app is also criticized for long download and export times .
Price/Value tieR1R3R4R6
Voice recorder Voice recorder (App A) is free with in-app purchases, but users are frustrated by an overwhelming number of intrusive, full-screen ads that make the app almost unusable R1R3R6R7. Some ads are described as suspicious or leading to inappropriate content R4. While there is a 'Pro Version' or 'Premium Version', users report still seeing ads even after paying R41, or that the paid version has bugs like Bluetooth playback issues . Some users are willing to pay a one-time fee to remove ads, but no such option is clearly available .
Screen Recorder，Video Recorder Screen Recorder (App B) is free to download but heavily pushes users towards a premium subscription for basic functionalities, leading to complaints about it being a 'money grab' R70R90R100. Features like voice-overs R69 and removing watermarks are locked behind VIP. Users report being charged unexpectedly after trials and experiencing constant prompts to purchase subscriptions even with an active one . The app is seen as not offering anything special to justify its premium pricing R70.
Support tieR18R24R41R43
Voice recorder Users of Voice recorder (App A) mention searching YouTube for tips with no results R41 and experiencing issues with the app support button not working . There are also unanswered questions regarding specific features like mic sensitivity R24 and file management R18R43.
Screen Recorder，Video Recorder Screen Recorder (App B) receives direct criticism for having a 'very bad CUSTOMER SUPPORT SYSTEM' .
Pick Voice recorder if

You need a voice recorder with good audio quality for meetings or personal use and are willing to tolerate frequent, intrusive ads, or hope to find a working ad-free purchase option R2R5R26.

Pick Screen Recorder，Video Recorder if

You primarily need a screen recording app and are prepared to deal with frequent crashes, glitches, and a strong push towards a paid subscription for essential features .

Evidence note: The review evidence for App B (Screen Recorder) is heavily skewed towards negative experiences, particularly regarding reliability and monetization, despite its higher lifetime rating. Many positive reviews for App B are very short and generic, offering little specific insight.

Frequently asked

Does Voice recorder (App A) have good audio quality?
Yes, Voice recorder (App A) is frequently praised by users for its excellent and clear audio quality, making it suitable for recording meetings and other sounds R2R5R26R49.
Are there many ads in Voice recorder (App A)?
Yes, Voice recorder (App A) is heavily criticized for its overwhelming and intrusive full-screen ads, which often pop up frequently and can be difficult to close, significantly hindering the app's usability R1R3R6R7.
Does Screen Recorder (App B) frequently crash?
Yes, many users report that Screen Recorder (App B) frequently crashes, especially during editing, leading to lost work and a frustrating user experience R79R80R87R104.
Do I need to pay to use Screen Recorder (App B) effectively?
Yes, while Screen Recorder (App B) is free to download, many essential features like voice-overs and removing watermarks are locked behind a VIP subscription, leading users to feel pressured to pay for basic functionality R69R70R90R100.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Voice recorder 5/5 · US I love this app!: It works so good and the audio is so good! You get to record as much as you want and go back to listen to it.
  2. [R5] Voice recorder 4/5 · US Great, but…: This is actually a great app. The sound quality is excellent. I love the big record button. Very easy to use. However, the pause button should be bigger. And there should be a way to pause and rewind while recording before saving in order to make changes, Instead of having to save, or delete, and start over over. Overall, I use this app more than the other two that I have, strictly be
  3. [R11] Voice recorder 4/5 · US Rate you guys a 4 big Stars: Why not we get to add auto tune to recordings or change in transposes recording a song, that would be a great and nice idea, just suggesting tho💛👏
  4. [R21] Voice recorder 3/5 · US somewhat useful: It is basic and it helps with simple tasks of recording, but somehow files were deleted when not properly exiting the app and cannot retrieve.
  5. [R1] Voice recorder 1/5 · US No cancel for ads: They put up pop ups with no way to get rid of them. I checked all corners, I sat on the app for 10 min waiting for it to vanish, I swiped from every side, I long pressed. My recordings are being held hostage by an ad for an AC company
  6. [R6] Voice recorder 3/5 · US Intrusive ads getting worse: I get this is ad supported but there are more full screen timed ads than those annoying games like Homescapes! It’s gotten to the point where it’s hard to use.
  7. [R7] Voice recorder 1/5 · US No longer usable: Used to be a solid app. Then the ads started getting very aggressive and hard to click out of. But now it will just randomly stop recording after under 30 seconds. Moving on.
  8. [R4] Voice recorder 1/5 · US App corrupted?: App opened to suspicious ads claiming my iPhone had been infected
  9. [R3] Voice recorder 3/5 · US Rich with Ad’s: Simple product work as expected but has ads popping up in full screen. I’m okay with them on a part of the screen just not full screen. Some of the Ads are also clickbait as if something was detected wrong with your phone.
  10. [R18] Voice recorder 3/5 · US Not the best quality recording: I recorded the sound outside my window of the city workers using the sewer cleaner. It didn’t catch the low humming thumping sounds. Disappointing recording. iPhone 12 fulling updated, file type M4A, 48 kHz. Any suggestions? I have the Pro Version but my recordings are showing up there. How do I get the ones from this app into that app?
  11. [R24] Voice recorder 3/5 · US Mic Sensitivity Slider: The mic sensitivity slider stopped working. I tested it, even with the sensitivity at zero it still records as if the slider is set all the way to the right, letting in tons of background noise. Please respond if there is a fix.
  12. [R41] Voice recorder 5/5 · US Works great: Been using it for years but I just wish there was more info on it. I searched YouTube for tips but nothing comes up. I paid for pro but I still seem to get ads and I can’t figure out how to edit. Anyways I’ll still give it 5 stars because it’s free and records all my conferences well.
  13. [R43] Voice recorder 5/5 · US Need help: On Friday my iPhone 16 plus had an automatic software update but glitched. The apple icon logo would appear but was completely frozen. I went to an Apple Store and customer service reps had to me hard reset the phone but made sure the iPhone was recovering all backup data. I pay monthly for 6 terabytes of iCloud storage to back up all the data and was “assuming” the voice recorder - voz
  14. [R26] Voice recorder 5/5 · US Excellent app: This app let u record unlimited voice and its so clear all time, recommend
  15. [R49] Voice recorder 5/5 · US Great App: Very user friendly. Recording quality is great
  16. [R79] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 2/5 · US WHY DOES THIS APP CRASH ALL THE TIME: I’ve been trying to edit a video when suddenly BOOM the app crashes out of nowhere for NO Reason. I’m using my IOS Tablet to record and I’ve never had a harder time.
  17. [R80] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 4/5 · US Best editing app Except: I love this app, but you never get to finish your edits because it kicks you out and then when you go back in, I have to stay all, but except that everything is amazing I rcommand this app.🫰🏻🫰🏻🫰🏻
  18. [R87] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 4/5 · US Thank you but theres a problem: it keeps on glitching me out of the app and I have to make another but yall are still a good company to make this excellent app
  19. [R104] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 1/5 · US FIX THIS: WHEN I RECORD, I EDIT AND THE APP CRASHES AFTER 3 MINUTES.
  20. [R69] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 3/5 · US Love this app: This app is awesome but there is a down side though. You can’t do a voice over without vip otherwise I love this app and you can download your. Video to YouTube and do the voice over there.
  21. [R70] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 1/5 · US Useless: If you want to pay premium pricing to do a thing that you can do with free software, then be my guest. I refuse to give money to anymore companies that aren’t doing a single thing special and throwing on a premium price.
  22. [R90] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 1/5 · US Money Grabbers: Bloated with Ads and Forced yearly or Mon payment Can’t even download to photos Nasty
  23. [R100] Screen Recorder，Video Recorder 1/5 · US Pay to use: Why do I have to pay 7$ for it.

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