# RecordPad Sound Recorder

> Productivity

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id361034117](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id361034117)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id361034117`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NCH Software
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (84 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.20
- **Last updated:** 2018-12-21
- **First published:** 2010-03-12
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recordpad-sound-recorder/id361034117)
- **Website:** [http://www.nch.com.au/recordpad/index.html](http://www.nch.com.au/recordpad/index.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.nch.com.au/general/privacy.html](http://www.nch.com.au/general/privacy.html)

## Description

RecordPad Sound Recorder Chrome extension lets you quickly capture audio from your browser or device. Start recording instantly, choose WAV or AIFF formats, and save or share recordings with ease.

Key capabilities include voice-activated recording, automatic export via email or FTP, and automatic deletion of old recordings to manage storage. Ideal for journalists, students, writers, or any professional who takes notes.

## Rankings

- #143,821 — Overall

## Review summary

Users generally praise RecordPad for its fast, easy recording and good audio quality, plus handy sharing options (email/FTP) and free availability. However, repeated complaints center on stability and reliability: crashes on launch or after updates, recordings that unexpectedly cut off or sleep, and compatibility issues with older iOS versions. The introduction of a 5-minute limit and push to upgrade to remove it also frustrates users. Export/sharing can be flaky. Overall solid functionality when it works, but a number of persistent bugs and licensing annoyances.

### Pros

- Fast startup/low latency when recording.
- Easy to use and mobile-friendly with simple adjustments.
- High-quality, clear audio and sensitive microphone capture.
- Good sharing/export options (email, FTP) and cross-platform usefulness.
- Free to use / cost-effective.

### Cons

- Stability issues: frequent crashes/bugs, especially after updates or on older iOS.
- Recordings cut off unexpectedly (stops, sleeps, or ends prematurely).
- 5-minute limit after updates and paid upgrade to remove limit.
- Export/sharing can be flaky (returns to recording screen) or tricky.
- Compatibility issues with older devices/OS versions (iOS 6, iOS 7).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id361034117)