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Voice Recorder & Audio Editor vs Voice Memos

Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Voice Memos
Voice Memos 4.8★ · Free to download 90

Voice Memos (App B) is the superior choice for most users due to its higher user satisfaction, better reliability, and lack of common issues found in Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (App A).

Full reviews: Voice Recorder & Audio Editor · Voice Memos

Voice Memos (App B) is generally preferred for its ease of use and reliability, with a significantly higher number of positive reviews. Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (App A) offers some advanced features but is plagued by issues like disappearing recordings, intrusive ads, and subscription problems.

Head to head

Features edge: Voice Recorder & Audio EditorR1R5R10R12
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (App A) is praised for its ability to record simple voice and guitar, offering good sound quality, and having a loop function that many other apps lack R5. Users also appreciate the ability to import emailed audio files R12. However, some users report that promised audio editing options are missing R10 and that phone call recording doesn't work well even with a subscription R1R21.
Voice Memos There are no specific user reviews for Voice Memos (App B) provided in this dataset to detail its features.
Ease of Use edge: Voice Recorder & Audio EditorR2R8R11R12
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor Many users find Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (App A) very easy to use for recording and playback R2R11. However, some find it difficult to name recordings after stopping R8, to sort dictations into files , or to delete recordings . Users also desire more straightforward file organization and editing capabilities like adding notes or rewind/forward buttons R12.
Voice Memos There are no specific user reviews for Voice Memos (App B) provided in this dataset to detail its ease of use.
Reliability tieR4R9R13R17
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (App A) suffers from significant reliability issues. Users report that recordings disappear, especially when not connected to Wi-Fi R9R17. Some users experienced the app breaking after an update on older iOS devices R4 or not recording properly, producing echoed and blurry sound R13. There are also instances where paid upgrades were not applied R33.
Voice Memos There are no specific user reviews for Voice Memos (App B) provided in this dataset to detail its reliability.
Price/Value edge: Voice MemosR1R6R18R19
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (App A) is a free app with in-app purchases and subscriptions. While some users find the minimal monthly charge worthwhile R18, many are frustrated by intrusive adverts R6 and feel that the subscription is a 'rip off' . Users also complain about being scammed into subscriptions R19, difficulty canceling free trials and subscriptions R27R29, and subscriptions not being necessary for a 'small app' R21. The transcription feature, which requires payment, is reported as not working R29.
Voice Memos Voice Memos (App B) is free to download, and there are no reviews indicating any paid features or subscription issues.
Support tieR27R29R33
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor Users of Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (App A) have reported issues with upgrades not being applied and difficulty canceling subscriptions, suggesting potential problems with support or the process itself R27R29R33.
Voice Memos There are no specific user reviews for Voice Memos (App B) provided in this dataset to detail its support.
Pick Voice Recorder & Audio Editor if

You need a voice recorder with a loop function for musical hobbies or practice R5, and you are willing to navigate potential issues with ads, subscriptions, and data privacy R3R6.

Pick Voice Memos if

You prioritize a reliable, straightforward, and free voice recording experience without the reported issues of disappearing files, intrusive ads, or subscription problems found in other apps.

Evidence note: The evidence for App B (Voice Memos) is entirely absent from the provided reviews. The comparison is heavily skewed towards App A (Voice Recorder & Audio Editor) due to the lack of user feedback for App B, making it difficult to provide a balanced head-to-head comparison on all dimensions. The lifetime rating for App B is higher, suggesting general user satisfaction, but specific reasons are not available from the provided reviews.

Frequently asked

Does Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (App A) offer discreet recording?
No, Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (App A) does not offer discreet recording; the recording icon appears in amber on the screen R7.
Are there issues with data privacy in Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (App A)?
Yes, one user noted that Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (App A) sells data to a very long list of third-party organizations, requiring extensive unticking of cookie options R3.
Can Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (App A) record phone calls?
Users report that Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (App A) does not work well as a phone call recorder, even with a paid subscription, and may use third-party conference lines for recording private conversations R1R21.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 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. [R1] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 1/5 · GB Doesn’t work as a phone call recorder don’t buy subscription: Fine for recording memo a waste of time for phone calls - ok as free app but once you pay for upgrade it doesn’t work
  2. [R5] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 5/5 · GB A great tool: Been using voice recorder for a couple of years as part of my musical hobbies. It’s great for recording simple voice and guitar and then playing along to for practise and developing accompaniment instruments and arrangements. When played back through my Bose system the sound quality is pretty damn good too. Not sure if this is what it was designed for but it works for me
  3. [R10] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 2/5 · GB Not all it promises: There is no audio editing options
  4. [R12] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 3/5 · GB I like this app but........: This app is good I love that I can import something that has been emailed to me straight through to thus app. I would like to see an improvement on the way you put your recordings in a file. Make it much more straightforward. Also I would like to be able to edit a recording even after I have finished a recording for example add notes on the end or in the middle of reco
  5. [R2] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 5/5 · GB Shadi: I am so happy with the application. Very easy to use.😊
  6. [R8] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 5/5 · GB Recorder: Works well, bit difficult to name recordings after you’ve stopped the recording
  7. [R11] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 5/5 · GB Very good App.: Simple to use app. Does what it says on the tin as they say.
  8. [R4] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 1/5 · GB Broken with iOS 12.5.7 devices since Jan 24 update: Been a brilliant app but can’t use now on my older iPad
  9. [R9] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 3/5 · GB Where are recordings saved???: Unless I record somewhere with wi fi the recordings just disappeared even when I saved them. I don’t need it if I’m at home with wi fi. I need it to make voice memos when I’m out and about. Seems pointless for me… why no option to save locally on the phone?
  10. [R13] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 1/5 · GB Doesn’t record: I was really looking for a good recording app so I could hear my voice recorded.This isn’t the app for it you can’t delete any of your recordings and it doesn’t record it just makes your voice sound echoed and blurry. Do NOT buy this app!
  11. [R17] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 1/5 · GB Excellent: This was a great app but since the last update it doesn’t work properly at all. I put songs on and the next time I look they have disappeared. Very frustrating
  12. [R6] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 3/5 · GB Adverts: The app does what it says but adverts annoying and silly.
  13. [R18] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 5/5 · GB Useful: The ability to record audio at the tap of a button is so useful. This app is well worth the almost minimal monthly charge. One problem …. It is very easy to stop the recording by mistake. It could be altered so that stopping recording required 2 actions.
  14. [R19] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 1/5 · GB Scams you for sub to other programs: Buy it if you want to pay for it forever
  15. [R27] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 1/5 · GB My experience with this App: Please cancel my free trial. I have been ages trying to do so but this company make it so complex to cancel (make sure you sieve through the small print!!) and why? Small minded company. Dennis
  16. [R29] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 1/5 · GB Transcription doesn’t work: The only reason I bought this app is for the transcription. Waste of money that was extra wasted because I forgot about the subscription and now it’s not even straightforward how to unsubscribe. Thievery
  17. [R33] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 5/5 · GB Upgrade never applied: I paid for an upgrade version and it never applied Kindly fix this or return my money
  18. [R7] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 1/5 · GB No discreet recording option: If you want to record without the recording icon showing on the screen, this isn’t possible. You cannot record discreetly. Instead the voice recording icon switches on in amber colour. Why can you not record discreetly?
  19. [R3] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 3/5 · GB Great but the longest list of companies it sells data to that I’ve ever seen: This app is great and does what it says on the tin with no fuss. The interface is decent and being able to easily export files is nice. I have to say though, looking through the cookies options, that this company sells on data to the longest list of 3rd party organisations that I think I’ve ever seen. I was unticking box
  20. [R21] Voice Recorder & Audio Editor 1/5 · GB Another “Cold War Era” app: Seems like all these so-called “easy phone call recorder” apps are using there's 3rd conference line for recording your private conversation. Imagine what they can do with all this information!! More than that, not even one developer describes this 3rd party in their description. This app is the least greedy one for their subscription, but greedy enough. Why do I nee

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store