# Dictaphone - Audio Recorder

> Audio, Sound, Voice Recorder & MP3 Dictaphone

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.doggoapps.picorecorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.doggoapps.picorecorder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.doggoapps.picorecorder`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Doggo Apps
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 74,429
- **Rating:** 4.58 / 5 (389 ratings)
- **Version:** 051.2024.05.10
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-10
- **First published:** 2014-03-27
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 10 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doggoapps.picorecorder)
- **Website:** [http://doggoapps.com/](http://doggoapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://doggoapps.com/privacypolicy.html](http://doggoapps.com/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

Dictaphone - Audio Recorder is a feature-rich MP3 voice recording Chrome extension designed for both smartphones and tablets. It offers real-time MP3 encoding with high-fidelity 44.1 KHz sample rate, stereo or mono channel options, and selectable bitrates up to 320 kbit/s for customizable quality and file size. Users can pause and resume recordings and playback, record in the background even when the screen is off, and save files to internal storage or SD cards in any chosen directory.

Ideal for capturing personal voice notes, meetings, lectures, interviews, music practice sessions, and more, Dictaphone supports long recordings limited only by device storage. It features management capabilities including renaming, deleting, sorting, and password protection of recordings. Future updates aim to add cloud integration, voice-activated recording, audio filters, Bluetooth microphone support, and enhanced sharing options. Privacy is respected with anonymized analytics to improve the app experience.

## Rankings

- #252,465 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.doggoapps.picorecorder.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's simplicity, clear audio quality, and convenience for quick voice recordings. However, multiple reviews highlight issues with excessive ads, app crashes, freezing recording buttons, and low playback volume. There is also a desire for additional features like noise cancellation and better organization of recordings. Overall, while the app serves its basic purpose effectively, addressing performance stability and user experience improvements would enhance satisfaction.

### Pros

- Simple and easy to use for recording voice notes.
- Good voice recording quality, clear and solid audio.
- Convenient and quick to start recording with minimal taps.
- Helpful for various purposes including note-taking and recording interactions.
- Reliable functionality with useful features like pausing during recording.

### Cons

- Too many ads interfering with user experience.
- Occasional app crashes on some devices after launch or during use.
- Record button sometimes freezes, requiring app restart to continue recording.
- Playback volume is low and needs improvement.
- Lack of advanced features such as noise cancellation, categorization, and larger control buttons.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.doggoapps.picorecorder)