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Head-to-head

Voice Recorder Lite vs TapeACall

Voice Recorder Lite 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Voice Recorder Lite
TapeACall 4.3★ · Free + IAP 50

Voice Recorder Lite is suitable for basic, free recording, but TapeACall is likely a better choice for users needing reliable call recording and advanced features, despite its higher cost.

Full reviews: Voice Recorder Lite · TapeACall

Voice Recorder Lite offers clear recording quality and is easy to use for basic tasks, but its free version is heavily restricted by ads and paywalls for essential features like saving and sharing recordings. TapeACall's reviews are not provided, making a direct comparison difficult, but Voice Recorder Lite's free tier limitations suggest a paid alternative might offer a smoother experience.

Head to head

Features edge: Voice Recorder LiteR1R3R5R7
Voice Recorder Lite Voice Recorder Lite offers basic recording functionality with clear audio R5R14. However, advanced features like saving to the library, exporting, sharing, or editing recording names are locked behind a 'Pro' paywall R3R7R13. The app records in WAV format, which some users find incompatible with other software and desire MP3 R1. There are also complaints about limited playback speed options and the inability to record while using other apps R5. Some users report recordings cutting out or not lasting long enough in the free version R19.
TapeACall No user reviews for TapeACall were provided, so a comparison of its features based on user feedback is not possible.
Ease of Use edge: Voice Recorder LiteR4R5R7R10
Voice Recorder Lite Users generally find Voice Recorder Lite easy to use for basic recording R5. However, the free version is plagued by frequent, intrusive ads that interrupt the user experience, appearing when starting/stopping playback or trying to access recordings R4R10R12R15. Some users also report difficulty navigating ads to get back to recordings R10. The process for transferring recordings in the free version is described as a 'crazy round-about route' involving iTunes, which some find non-existent or difficult R7.
TapeACall No user reviews for TapeACall were provided, so a comparison of its ease of use based on user feedback is not possible.
Reliability edge: Voice Recorder LiteR6R14R16R19
Voice Recorder Lite Voice Recorder Lite receives mixed reviews regarding reliability. Many users praise its clear recording and playback quality R14. However, there are significant complaints about recordings cutting out unexpectedly R19, the app freezing , or not recording properly at all R6R16. A serious issue reported by one user is the deletion of years worth of recordings with no recovery option R54.
TapeACall No user reviews for TapeACall were provided, so a comparison of its reliability based on user feedback is not possible.
Price/Value edge: Voice Recorder LiteR3R5R7R10
Voice Recorder Lite Voice Recorder Lite is free to download, but its free version is severely limited, with essential functions like saving, sharing, or transferring recordings locked behind a 'Pro' paywall R3R7R13R20. Users feel the free version is 'useless' or a 'waste of time' without upgrading R3R7R13. The app is also heavily monetized with numerous, intrusive ads R10R12R15. One user even reported still getting ads after paying for the Pro version . The price of the Pro version is considered 'a bit expensive' by some R5.
TapeACall No user reviews for TapeACall were provided, so a comparison of its price/value based on user feedback is not possible.
Support tieR39R54
Voice Recorder Lite There is limited information on direct user support. One user reported that when four years of recordings were deleted, the developer's response was essentially 'oh well' R54. Another user asked for help recovering deleted recordings after reinstalling the app R39.
TapeACall No user reviews for TapeACall were provided, so a comparison of its support based on user feedback is not possible.
Pick Voice Recorder Lite if

You need a very basic, free voice recorder for short, non-critical recordings and don't mind frequent ads or the inability to easily save or share your audio R5.

Pick TapeACall if

You require call recording functionality or a more robust, ad-free experience with full control over your recordings, and are willing to pay for a premium version, as Voice Recorder Lite's free tier is heavily restricted R7R13.

Evidence note: The comparison is heavily skewed towards App A (Voice Recorder Lite) as no user reviews were provided for App B (TapeACall). Therefore, App B's 'take' sections are empty, and its 'edge' is often a tie due to lack of evidence. The scores reflect this imbalance.

Frequently asked

Can I save or share recordings with Voice Recorder Lite's free version?
No, many users report that saving, sharing, or transferring recordings is a feature locked behind the 'Pro' paywall in Voice Recorder Lite, making the free version essentially useless for these functions R3R7R13R20.
Does Voice Recorder Lite have ads?
Yes, Voice Recorder Lite's free version is heavily plagued by frequent, full-page pop-up advertisements that interrupt recording and playback, with some users even reporting ads after purchasing the 'Pro' version R4R10R12R15.
What file format does Voice Recorder Lite use?
Voice Recorder Lite records in WAV file format, which some users found incompatible with other software like Roxio and expressed a desire for MP3 format R1.

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. [R1] Voice Recorder Lite 2/5 · GB WAV file: The recorder records in WAV file format. This is not recognised by Roxio. Roxio would normally accept WAV files, it say that the WAV file is invalid. I really wanted to record in MP3 format, but this is not available, and hence useless.
  2. [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
  3. [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!
  4. [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.
  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. [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!!
  9. [R16] Voice Recorder Lite 1/5 · GB It’s AWFUL DOES NOT RECORD PROPERLY: Awfulllllllll
  10. [R19] Voice Recorder Lite 5/5 · GB When it works it’s great but it does cut out: I had several conversations that I thought were being recorded that just stopped, so I was left with nothing. If it is important I would not rely on this app which is a shame because when it does work it is great.
  11. [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?
  12. [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!!!!
  13. [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
  14. [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
  15. [R12] Voice Recorder Lite 3/5 · GB Rubbish: Too many adds, rather spend money on a tape recorder
  16. [R15] Voice Recorder Lite 3/5 · GB Good app but adverts: App works well but there are lots of adverts

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