A good voice-recorder app is essential for students, journalists, podcasters, private investigators, list makers, and sometimes just the plain paranoid. Even if you’re not on this list, having one on your home screen can come in handy. I usually have two or three since I rely on them for interviews and transcription.
When you search “voice recorders” in an app store, it can be hard to sort through all of the choices to find one that has exactly the features you need. We’ve done that for you here. I put in my own recommendations, talked to my colleagues at PCMag about what they use, and researched what’s out there. This list has apps that range from basic, easy-to-operate choices to ones with a full range of features, like AI-based transcription, that even pros will appreciate. Many of the apps are free and the rest are relatively low-cost when compared to purchasing a digital recorder. If we missed your favorite, let us know in the comments.
