Features & Capabilities

Handy Recorder PRO is an audio recording app with greatly expanded expandability. In addition to the functions of the free version of Handy Recorder, it supports a File browser app and iOS standard sharing function to enhance the convenience of linking with other apps, various cloud services, and PCs. As a unique new feature, we have added a "MOVIE" function that takes an audio track from a video, applies various effects such as EQ and reverb, and then merges it with the original video.

◇ Same high-quality sound recorder function as the free version The HandyRecorder app allows you to record high-quality audio with your iOS device. Use it with a ZOOM iQ series mic, which are designed to capture audio of the best quality with iOS devices, and record using the high-fidelity linear PCM and space-saving AAC formats. This app includes normalize and divide functions that can be used on recorded files. In addition, it has compressor, EQ and reverb effects. Moreover, you can directly upload your recordings from Handy Recorder to the iCloud and SoundCloud file-sharing site, allowing you to bring your creations to the world over the Internet.

Features ■ Stereo linear PCM and AAC recording -You can record files using either high-quality linear PCM format or AAC format at a bit rate of 64, 128 or 160 kbps. -The AUTO REC function can be used to start and stop recording automatically in response to the input signal level.

■ Works like a hardware recorder -The operation screen was designed to simulate a ZOOM hardware Handy Recorder, so this app is as easy to operate as these products.

■ Effects -Recorded files can be processed using the included effects. •6 BAND EQ •REVERB (ROOM, JAZZ CLUB, CONCERT HALL, ARENA, STADIUM) •MASTERING (MAXIMIZE, ULTRA MAXIMIZE, CLEAR & POWER, WIDE, MONO) -Pro+C8cessed recordings can also be saved as separate files. -Use the NORMALIZE function to optimize the volume.

■File editing -In addition to deleting files, you can use the divide function to split files at the point that you want.

■Uploading to Cloud Services -The app includes a function that allows you to upload your recordings directly to the SoundCloud audio-sharing site. You can name your recordings and make sharing settings in the Handy Recorder app. -iCloud drive is supported. Not only uploading selected file manually, but also “Auto Sync” function allows you to upload automatically soon after REC finished.

■Optimized for the iQ series -By using the iQ5/iQ7 in MS recording mode, you can adjust the stereo width. -Select from three iQ5's AUTO GAIN settings (CONCERT, SOLO, MEETING) according to the application.* -Use the DIRECT MONITOR function to monitor the input signal through the headphones jack on the iQ series without latency -The left and right channels of the iQ series input signal can be reversed.* *These setting are saved in the iQ series mic itself and will be applied when using it with other apps.

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User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
ZOOM Corporation
Rating:
2.30
(13)
1.30
Version:
5.9.0 Last updated: 2025-11-27
Version code:
880130997
Creation date:
2020-12-10
Compatible devices:
Size:
25.29MB
Price:
1.99
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Data ingested on:
2026-06-07
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User Reviews

Most reviews are negative, citing missing features (auto gain, WAV sampling rate), poor value of the PRO upgrade, and export/file-management problems. Updates often cause new issues, reducing reliability. A few reviews praise the UI, noting it is intuitive and improvements to the UI have helped usability. Overall, users want better cross-version file access, reliable exporting, and hardware-independent features.
Pros
  • Intuitive user interface that many users find easy to use.
  • UI updates have improved usability and aesthetics.
  • Capable of performing standard recording tasks on iPhone (positive experiences with everyday use).
Cons
  • Auto gain control is unavailable/unsupported (not available in either version, including for iQ7).
  • Cannot set WAV sample rate.
  • PRO version adds little to no value over the free version (largely identical).
  • Export problems and file-management limitations (inability to export to Files/WhatsApp; difficulty transferring/renaming files between versions).
  • Stability issues after updates (updates can break functionality).
Recent reviews
What’s like the very first thing you want to be able to do with a custom recording app? How about turn off auto gain and manually set the recording level. Can this do that? Well there’s a menu option “auto gain” but it just says unsupported function. Pitiful, absolutely pitiful.
by NO*****, 2023-11-08

The “PRO” version does nothing useful over the free version. I was looking for auto gain control for the iQ7 microphone, but it turns out it’s not available for the iQ7 on *either* version of Handy Recorder. It also doesn’t let you set the WAV sample rate, which would be helpful.
by an*****, 2023-05-20

this is by far the most puzzling audio software I've ever used. pretty much unusable.
by ex*****, 2023-03-04
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