# Voice Recorder & Transcribe

> Audio Recording - Record Memo

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1440401331](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1440401331)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1440401331`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jakub Bartus
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (2,078 ratings)
- **Version:** 15.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2018-12-13
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-recorder-transcribe/id1440401331)
- **Website:** [http://smartmobitools.com/](http://smartmobitools.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://smartmobitools.com/ios/privacy/](http://smartmobitools.com/ios/privacy/)

## Description

Voice Recorder & Transcribe lets you record high-quality audio, transcribe in real time on-device, and organize recordings with folders, tags, colors, and fast search. It supports external microphones, wireless transfer, iCloud sync, and Apple Watch control, while prioritizing privacy with on-device transcription.

Turn recordings into AI-powered content with notes, summaries, quizzes, and smart to-do lists. Features include a built-in editor for trimming, merging recordings, resume capabilities, and easy transfer across devices. Premium unlocks real-time transcription during recording, unlimited transcription, and more.

## Rankings

- #39,185 — Overall
- #19 — record
- #23 — audio
- #42 — voice control

## Review summary

Users generally praise the app for high-quality recordings and a simple, fast-to-use interface, with use cases ranging from music practice to interviews and study notes. However, recurring criticisms focus on pricing/subscription management, unreliable saving and file-naming issues, and the lack of transcription or need for a premium option. Other reported bugs and podcasting limitations further affect reliability. Overall, it's solid for basic recording but has notable gaps in file management, data reliability, and transcription features.

### Pros

- Excellent recording quality with clear audio and minimal distortion (even for music and voice).
- Clean, simple, and snappy interface that’s easy to use.
- Versatile for a range of uses like music practice, interviews, and study notes.
- Fast start/stop and quick access for recording.

### Cons

- Pricing and subscription issues, including charges after cancellation and confusion over free vs. paid features.
- Name/rename and file management headaches: difficult to rename; names don’t always save; hard to reuse names.
- Reliability concerns around saving long recordings: autosave is absent and long files may be lost or truncated.
- Transcription feature is missing or locked behind premium; many users want transcription.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1440401331)