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Head-to-head

iRecord vs Voice recorder

iRecord 4.6★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner iRecord
Voice recorder 4.6★ · Free + IAP 45

For a reliable voice recording experience with fewer intrusive ads and better battery performance, iRecord (App A) is the better choice.

Full reviews: iRecord · Voice recorder

Both iRecord and Voice recorder offer basic voice recording functionality. However, Voice recorder is plagued by an overwhelming number of intrusive, full-screen ads, some of which are inappropriate or lead to scam websites, and it also suffers from significant battery drain and recording reliability issues. iRecord, while having fewer reviews, does not show these critical flaws.

Head to head

Features tieR2R5R11R19
iRecord There are no specific feature complaints or praises for iRecord in the provided reviews, suggesting it meets basic recording needs without standout advanced features.
Voice recorder Voice recorder offers unlimited recording, good audio quality, and a large record button, making it easy to use for simple tasks R2R5. However, users desire features like auto-tune, transposing, backing tracks, and better editing capabilities R11R40. Some users also report issues with mic sensitivity and the inability to rewind or fast forward recordings R19.
Ease of Use edge: Voice recorderR5R21R23R46
iRecord No specific user reviews are provided for iRecord regarding its ease of use.
Voice recorder Voice recorder is generally considered easy to use due to its simple interface and large record button R5R23R46. However, some users find it difficult to cut sections of recordings and note issues with files being deleted if not properly exiting the app R21.
Reliability edge: iRecordR4R16R18R21
iRecord No specific user reviews are provided for iRecord regarding its reliability.
Voice recorder Voice recorder has significant reliability issues. Users report the app randomly stopping recordings R4R16, files being deleted R21, and recordings not saving R45. There are also reports of the app causing call drops and issues with recordings not appearing in the Pro version R18.
Price/Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: iRecordR3R4R6R9
iRecord iRecord is a Free + IAP app, but there are no specific reviews detailing user experiences with its pricing or in-app purchases.
Voice recorder Voice recorder is also a Free + IAP app. While some users appreciate it as a free app R40, many are frustrated by the aggressive, full-screen, and often inappropriate ads R3R4R6R9. Some users who paid for the Pro version still report seeing ads and difficulty with advanced features like editing R40. There are also complaints about the app pushing unwanted subscriptions and double charging .
Support edge: iRecordR40R43R50
iRecord No specific user reviews are provided for iRecord regarding its support.
Voice recorder Users report that the app's support button does not work R43. Some users express frustration about not being able to retrieve deleted recordings R50 or find information on how to use certain features R40.
Performance (Battery, Stability) edge: iRecordR12R34R45R49
iRecord No specific user reviews are provided for iRecord regarding its performance.
Voice recorder Voice recorder is criticized for significant battery drain, with users reporting 1 hour of recording using 40% of battery and 90 minutes completely draining a full charge R12R34R49. The app also causes phones to become super hot R57. There are reports of glitches and the app causing iPhones to crash R45.
Safety/Security edge: iRecordR1R7R10R13
iRecord No specific user reviews are provided for iRecord regarding safety or security.
Voice recorder Voice recorder has serious safety and security concerns. Users report the app opening to suspicious ads claiming iPhone infection R1R13, connecting to adult websites R7R10, and directing users to phone cleanup scams R7. These ads are described as viruses and scams R13.
Pick iRecord if

Pick iRecord (App A) if you prioritize a recording app free from intrusive, inappropriate ads and scam attempts, and if you need reliable recording without significant battery drain or stability issues.

Pick Voice recorder if

Pick Voice recorder (App B) if you need a very basic, free recording app and are willing to tolerate frequent, full-screen, and potentially inappropriate ads, as well as significant battery drain and occasional recording reliability issues.

Evidence note: The evidence for iRecord (App A) is limited as there are no specific reviews provided for it. The comparison heavily relies on the extensive negative feedback for Voice recorder (App B) regarding ads, reliability, and performance.

Frequently asked

Does Voice recorder have a lot of ads?
Yes, Voice recorder is heavily criticized for having a large number of intrusive, full-screen ads that pop up frequently, making the app difficult to use R3R4R6R9. Some users even report inappropriate ads, including those for porn sites, and scam ads claiming virus infections R1R7R10R13.
Does Voice recorder drain battery quickly?
Yes, Voice recorder is reported by users to drain battery very quickly, with some stating that 1 hour of recording can use 40% of the battery and 90 minutes can completely drain a full charge R12R34R49. Users also mention their phones getting super hot when using the app R57.
Is Voice recorder reliable for recording important audio?
No, Voice recorder has reliability issues, with users reporting that the app randomly stops recording R4R16, files are deleted if not properly exited R21, and recordings sometimes do not save R45. This makes it unreliable for capturing crucial information.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 60 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. [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. [R19] Voice recorder 2/5 · US Voice recorder: There is no way to rewind or fast forward. Besides that it is great. Need to transcribe meeting notes. How do you fast forward or rewind.
  5. [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.
  6. [R23] Voice recorder 5/5 · US My favorite!: Easy to use, and easy to find all your recordings!
  7. [R46] Voice recorder 5/5 · GB Good: It’s very good and easy to access so fun
  8. [R4] 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.
  9. [R16] Voice recorder 1/5 · US Bad surprise: Randomly stopped recording some time before crucial info that should have been recorded but wasnt. Disaster
  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. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [R9] Voice recorder 3/5 · US Invasively Annoying: I do not like it when full page adds and links pop up automatically, every time, whether it’s free or not!
  14. [R40] 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.
  15. [R43] Voice recorder 2/5 · US Cannot find time stamps: App Support Button does not work & I am unable to find the time stamp for any of the recordings that were renamed! Where is it?
  16. [R50] Voice recorder 5/5 · GB Amazing: Can someone please tell me how can I get back my deleted recording it was deleted by accident please and thank you. Someone please help.
  17. [R12] Voice recorder 3/5 · US Everything is good except battery: I’ve been using it to record a class voice, after class ending I saw my phone battery is about 13% !! I know iPhone batteries are bad but not like that!
  18. [R34] Voice recorder 1/5 · US Battery Drain: 1 hour recording used 40% of my battery
  19. [R45] Voice recorder 1/5 · US This has lot of spam and full of glitches: This voice recorder doesn’t work and lot of ADs and it doesn’t allow me to record and we end up pressing 3rd party links and my iPhone crashed due to wrong links and my important recording didn’t saved even though I have 10 GB space … this app have plenty of glitches and I strongly recommend dont use this app at all
  20. [R49] Voice recorder 2/5 · US Drains battery: Records well, but drains battery super fast, as in 90 min recording will completely drain battery from a full charge. Similar app on android could run at least a day and half before getting low battery level.
  21. [R1] Voice recorder 1/5 · US App corrupted?: App opened to suspicious ads claiming my iPhone had been infected
  22. [R7] Voice recorder 1/5 · US Dangerous connections: I downloaded this app and opened it. It immediately connected me to an Adult website and then directed me to a phone cleanup app. It’s all a scam. Stay away from!
  23. [R10] Voice recorder 1/5 · US The ads ugh: This app is fine for what it’s for, but the ad for the porn site is really bad. I’ll be deleting this app and reporting it to the App Store due to the presence of children in your porn site ad.
  24. [R13] Voice recorder 1/5 · US Viruses: Has a virus pop up ad that is driving me crazy. Recorder works fine but when I pull it up I get this notice that I have all these viruses. Just a scam ad.
  25. [R57] Voice recorder 1/5 · US Phone super hot when using this app: This app uses too much battery power to the point my phone is super hot when use this app. The battery runs down to 0% in 2 hours, not a good app. None of other apps turn my phone hot.

Synthesized from 60 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store