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Voice Recorder Lite vs Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ

Voice Recorder Lite 4.6★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Voice Recorder Lite
Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ 4.4★ · Free + IAP 20

Voice Recorder Lite is the better choice for general voice recording, offering clearer audio and a more straightforward experience, despite its aggressive free-tier limitations, while Call Recorder for iPhone is plagued by fundamental functionality issues and poor customer support.

Full reviews: Voice Recorder Lite · Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ

Voice Recorder Lite excels at basic voice recording with good audio quality, though its free version is heavily restricted by ads and paywalls for essential features. Call Recorder for iPhone, designed for call recording, suffers from critical usability problems like the inability to use keypads during calls and frequent recording failures, compounded by non-existent customer support.

Head to head

Features edge: Voice Recorder LiteR3R5R7R9
Voice Recorder Lite Voice Recorder Lite offers clear recording and playback, with some users praising its sound quality R14. However, the free version severely limits functionality, preventing users from saving, exporting, or sharing recordings without upgrading to 'Pro' R3R7R13R20. Some users also desire more playback speed options R9 and the ability to record while using other apps R5.
Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ Call Recorder for iPhone is intended for call recording, but users report critical feature deficiencies. A major complaint is the inability to use the phone's keypad during a call, making it impossible to navigate automated systems R62R66R68R74. It also struggles with recording incoming WhatsApp calls and lacks automatic recording . Some users also note the absence of mute or other call options .
Ease of Use edge: Voice Recorder LiteR4R5R7R10
Voice Recorder Lite Voice Recorder Lite is generally considered easy to use for basic recording R5. However, the free version's heavy ad load R4R10R12R15 and restrictions on saving/exporting R7R13R20 make it frustrating and 'unusable' for many R4R13.
Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ Call Recorder for iPhone is described as 'too complicated' and not a 'one button recorder' . Users find the process of initiating a recording cumbersome, often involving calling a third-party number or merging calls R67. The app also has issues with login and server errors, preventing access to recordings .
Reliability edge: Voice Recorder LiteR6R8R13R14
Voice Recorder Lite Voice Recorder Lite generally provides clear recordings R14, but some users report issues like recordings cutting out , not lasting long enough R8, or the app freezing . There are also complaints about poor recording quality R6R13 and recordings being deleted R54.
Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ Call Recorder for iPhone has significant reliability issues. Users frequently report that recordings are not saved , or that the app simply stops working R80. Some also complain about poor audio quality or recordings being inaudible .
Price/Value edge: Voice Recorder LiteR3R7R10R12
Voice Recorder Lite Voice Recorder Lite is free with in-app purchases, but the free version is heavily criticized for being 'useless' due to constant ads R10R12R15R18 and paywalls for essential features like saving and sharing recordings R3R7R13R20. Some users feel it's a 'scam' to force pro upgrades R13. A user who paid for 'Pro' still received ads .
Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ Call Recorder for iPhone is also free with IAP, but many users feel misled, stating it's 'not a free app' . Users report being charged unexpectedly or finding the subscription expensive for the poor functionality . Refunds are often denied R106, and some users lose all their recordings if they cancel a subscription .
Support edge: Voice Recorder LiteR39R54R80R82
Voice Recorder Lite Reviews for Voice Recorder Lite do not frequently mention direct interaction with support. One user reported their recordings were deleted and the developer's response was unhelpful R54. Another asked about retrieving deleted recordings but did not mention support interaction R39.
Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ Call Recorder for iPhone has overwhelmingly negative reviews regarding customer support. Users report that support does not respond to emails or calls R80R82, even when paid subscriptions are involved or critical recordings are lost .
Pick Voice Recorder Lite if

you need a basic, clear voice recorder for personal notes or meetings and are willing to pay for the 'Pro' version to avoid ads and unlock essential features like saving and sharing R5R14.

Pick Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ if

you absolutely need to record phone calls on an iPhone and are aware of the app's significant limitations, such as the inability to use keypads during calls and the potential for recording failures, and are prepared for poor customer support R62R66R68.

Evidence note: Reviews for Call Recorder for iPhone are overwhelmingly negative, with many users reporting fundamental issues that make the app unusable. The positive reviews are sparse and often generic, lacking specific details. Voice Recorder Lite has a higher lifetime rating, but recent negative reviews highlight significant friction with its free tier and IAP model.

Frequently asked

Can I save recordings for free with Voice Recorder Lite?
No, the free version of Voice Recorder Lite does not allow you to save, export, or share your recordings; these features are locked behind a paywall for the 'Pro' version R3R7R13R20.
Does Call Recorder for iPhone allow me to use the keypad during a call?
No, Call Recorder for iPhone frequently prevents users from accessing or using the phone's keypad during a recorded call, making it impossible to navigate automated menus or dial extensions R62R66R68R74.
Are there many ads in Voice Recorder Lite?
Yes, users report that Voice Recorder Lite has a significant number of intrusive full-page pop-up ads, especially in the free version, which appear frequently and interrupt the user experience R10R12R15R18.
Will Call Recorder for iPhone notify the other party that I am recording?
Yes, users report that Call Recorder for iPhone makes both parties aware of the recording, either by requiring a three-way call setup or by emitting a beep when recording starts, making it unsuitable for discreet recording R67R102R104R106.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 110 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] Voice Recorder Lite 3/5 · GB Ok one problem: You need to make it so you can save them to library without pro otherwise waste of time
  2. [R5] Voice Recorder Lite 5/5 · GB GREAT!!!: I just started using this app for basic recording and i loved it from the first minute. I really suggest using this app , if i could improve one thing though it would probably be that you can still record whilst using a different app or putting the price on PRO down a bit as it can be a bit expensive . Other than that its perfect!
  3. [R7] Voice Recorder Lite 1/5 · GB Upgrade to pro or your recordings are stuck forever: Really annoyed to discover that if you don’t pay for the ‘pro’ version, you can’t get at your recordings except by some crazy round-about route that literally involves plugging the phone into a computer and firing up iTunes. So there’s little point in bothering with the ‘free’ version.
  4. [R9] Voice Recorder Lite 3/5 · GB Speed optionality: 1x is too slow, 2x is too fast. This app would benefit greatly from providing more choice of playback speed.
  5. [R4] Voice Recorder Lite 1/5 · GB Unusable: Can’t even try it out in peace!
  6. [R10] Voice Recorder Lite 1/5 · GB Rubbish time wasting: Full of bullsh..it ads . Will start when you ready to record and then it’s difficult to get back to the recording as the ads stuck there. Absolutely rubbish.
  7. [R6] Voice Recorder Lite 3/5 · GB Not very good: You can not hear what you say to it.
  8. [R8] Voice Recorder Lite 5/5 · GB Recorder review: I didn’t have any issues other than the fact that the record didn’t last more than 1:30min perhaps because it is not the pro version
  9. [R13] Voice Recorder Lite 1/5 · GB Avoid at all costs: A totallly worthless app. Poor recording quality and worst of all you can't transfer anything you record without paying for the pro version. Don't waste your time downloading this. You can't even send what you've recorded anywhere like WhatsApp or email or anything. The coders were really on a scam. Hopefully those who can't understand technology don't get fooled by these con a
  10. [R14] Voice Recorder Lite 5/5 · GB Highly recommended: I only have praise for this fantastic app. Excellent clear recording and playback. Thank you! Well done!!
  11. [R12] Voice Recorder Lite 3/5 · GB Rubbish: Too many adds, rather spend money on a tape recorder
  12. [R39] Voice Recorder Lite 4/5 · GB Please help: I’ve downloaded this app previously and somehow the apps been deleted I’ve re downloaded it but the recordings are gone. Is there any way I can get them back?
  13. [R54] Voice Recorder Lite 1/5 · GB STAY AWAY!!!: This app had just deleted 4 years worth of recordings!!! No way of getting them back - developer just said “oh well” AVOID!!!!
  14. [R80] Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ 2/5 · US Been Using Couple of Years - 5 Star downgrade to 2 Star!: Suddenly could not record inbound calls in past 90 days Since May 2025. I updated my paid service, still nothing. Also no iCloud backup or Dropbox. This good out calling only. Tried to email and online services and won’t email. Broken service for support. Please fix inbound calls and add backup service and email to service. Thanks.
  15. [R82] Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ 1/5 · US Vialisaseth: Customer service dies not respond. Not worth it.
  16. [R20] Voice Recorder Lite 1/5 · GB No transfer inless you buy: Download it and you’re stuck with it. If you make recordings make sure they’re not important as if you just want the fee version you have to upgrade to be able to transfer or save your recordings to another file and they take up space on the cloud for back up.unless you want to pay for it and then it’s not stereo
  17. [R62] Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ 5/5 · US Maura Saracino: Cannot use the keypad of the phone to make needed selections for a phone tree. Please fix this! Cannot get back to my phone’s keypad and the sight doesn’t supply one.
  18. [R66] Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ 3/5 · US Need keypad!: So the only option that is given after you make a call is the button to hang up, but the keypad should become available, I was calling a business and needed to press numbers in order to be transferred and was unable to do so, I was then hung up on.
  19. [R68] Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ 4/5 · US This STINKS: Can’t use keypad during call.
  20. [R74] Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ 1/5 · US No keypad?: Really?
  21. [R15] Voice Recorder Lite 3/5 · GB Good app but adverts: App works well but there are lots of adverts
  22. [R18] Voice Recorder Lite 2/5 · GB Bad: It keeps coming up with some advert that I do not want I keep closing it but every time I look at a voice recording it comes up with the same one I might delete this app if it carries on
  23. [R67] Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ 1/5 · US No discretion: This app makes you call another number while on the line with the actual person you’re talking to. They will probably notice it’s a three way call and if you have to call them while you’re on the phone they will also know. If you do buy this app by accident, you won’t be refunded. Stay away.
  24. [R102] Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ 1/5 · US Be Aware: There is a beep heard by both parties when it starts to record. There is no way to silence it since it originates with the app not your phone. If you are recording not wanting the other person to know this app won’t work. Just FYI Also no refund once you start it. Your stuck for the year!
  25. [R104] Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ 1/5 · US How do I delete this app from an iOS phone ?: They actually alert the second party.
  26. [R106] Call Recorder for iPhone ㅤ 1/5 · US Rip off: They charge you in two days even though it says free three day trial also it wouldn’t be worth it. Anyhow they make you do a three-way call.. It has a beep when the call connects. I had to call to get a refund since they charge me within the trial period

Synthesized from 110 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store