9 best voice recorder apps for Android | AndroidAuthority
Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016 by Tyler Durden in
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9 best voice recorder apps for Android | AndroidAuthority
One of the first really stable features on Android was the ability to record audio using the phone’s microphone. Granted, this is most useful for bloggers and journalists recording things like interviews but it’s also been useful for musicians who want to record a quick hook or pretty much anyone who wants to record something for later listening. There are a handful of decent voice recorder apps for Android. Let’s look at them. Also, don’t forget to check your app drawer because many devices and OEM skins come packed with a built-in voice recorder that’s more than enough for most folks.
Audio Recorder
[Price: Free]
First up is a simple application called Audio Recorder and it’s very likely you’ve seen this packaged on a Sony phone before. It’s very simple and allows you to record and play back audio that you record. It has support for microphones and uses a built-in engine to help try improve the audio. The only potential downfall is that it collects anonymous data using analytics software which may irk some folks.
First up is a simple application called Audio Recorder and it’s very likely you’ve seen this packaged on a Sony phone before. It’s very simple and allows you to record and play back audio that you record. It has support for microphones and uses a built-in engine to help try improve the audio. The only potential downfall is that it collects anonymous data using analytics software which may irk some folks.
Easy Voice Recorder
[Price: Free / $3.99]
As the name implies, Easy Voice Recorder tries to be an easy option for those who don’t know much about recording and it holds true to that. You open it, record, share, and close. It allows you to record to various formats including AAC or PCM, widget support, and more. If you get the paid version, you can get additional features such as recording in stereo (as opposed to mono), Bluetooth microphone support, software gain adjustment, and status bar support. It’s a solid option with a lot of features.
As the name implies, Easy Voice Recorder tries to be an easy option for those who don’t know much about recording and it holds true to that. You open it, record, share, and close. It allows you to record to various formats including AAC or PCM, widget support, and more. If you get the paid version, you can get additional features such as recording in stereo (as opposed to mono), Bluetooth microphone support, software gain adjustment, and status bar support. It’s a solid option with a lot of features.
Evernote
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Evernote? Yes, Evernote does have the capacity to record audio. It’s not as in-depth or extensive as these other applications but it is possible. Evernote has the added benefit of having your audio immediately stored on your Evernote account which makes it accessible from any device that can use Evernote (most of them). It’s quick, it’s simple, and it’s perfect for those who may need more than just voice recordings.
Evernote? Yes, Evernote does have the capacity to record audio. It’s not as in-depth or extensive as these other applications but it is possible. Evernote has the added benefit of having your audio immediately stored on your Evernote account which makes it accessible from any device that can use Evernote (most of them). It’s quick, it’s simple, and it’s perfect for those who may need more than just voice recordings.
RecForge II
[Price: Free / $4.10]
RecForge II is one of the more in-depth recorders on the list. I don’t want to say it’s a voice recorder because it feels like it was built for more serious use, like recording music. It features a bright, colorful recording interface with the ability to schedule recordings, play back features like looping certain segments, and support for about half a dozen audio codecs. There is a pro version that gives you even more features.
RecForge II is one of the more in-depth recorders on the list. I don’t want to say it’s a voice recorder because it feels like it was built for more serious use, like recording music. It features a bright, colorful recording interface with the ability to schedule recordings, play back features like looping certain segments, and support for about half a dozen audio codecs. There is a pro version that gives you even more features.
Smart Voice Recorder
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Smart Voice Recorder is a simple, old-school voice recorder. It features the ability to skip long instances of silence and, of course, the ability to record stuff. Along with that you’ll get a host of automatic and manual calibration tools, background recording with the display off, WAV support, and more. The interface is a bit old school which may irk the Holo and Material Design folks but the developer has announced that a new version –ostensibly with a new interface– is in the works so keep an eye out for that.
Smart Voice Recorder is a simple, old-school voice recorder. It features the ability to skip long instances of silence and, of course, the ability to record stuff. Along with that you’ll get a host of automatic and manual calibration tools, background recording with the display off, WAV support, and more. The interface is a bit old school which may irk the Holo and Material Design folks but the developer has announced that a new version –ostensibly with a new interface– is in the works so keep an eye out for that.
Tape-a-Talk Voice Recorder
[Price: Free / $1.32]
Tape-a-Talk is an often recommended voice recorder. It’s a solid option with a decent set of features. With this app you’ll be able to record, share, and manage your recordings. Some of the features include the ability to edit WAV files, record in high or low quality (to save space), widget support, and similar control features as a dictation device. It’s not over the top, but sometimes simple is better.
Tape-a-Talk is an often recommended voice recorder. It’s a solid option with a decent set of features. With this app you’ll be able to record, share, and manage your recordings. Some of the features include the ability to edit WAV files, record in high or low quality (to save space), widget support, and similar control features as a dictation device. It’s not over the top, but sometimes simple is better.
Titanium Recorder
[Price: Free]
Titanium Recorder is a totally free option that boasts a wholly ad-free experience which will make a lot of people happy. You can record in a few audio codecs if needed and it comes with HD recording in 16-bit or 8-bit configurations. The interface is simple to use and it has a bunch of the standard features like recording in the background. There are some device specific issues according to use reviews but it seems to work well for most.
Titanium Recorder is a totally free option that boasts a wholly ad-free experience which will make a lot of people happy. You can record in a few audio codecs if needed and it comes with HD recording in 16-bit or 8-bit configurations. The interface is simple to use and it has a bunch of the standard features like recording in the background. There are some device specific issues according to use reviews but it seems to work well for most.
Voice Recorder by Mamoru Tokashiki
[Price: Free / $3.00]
This voice recorder app is a simple solution for those who just need something quick. It has been packaged in Android apps as “bloatware” in the past so many may already be familiar with this one. You can record stuff, share it, and listen back if needed and it also comes with widget support. It’s been around for a while and the interface probably could use a refresh but nevertheless, it works and it has worked for a long time.
This voice recorder app is a simple solution for those who just need something quick. It has been packaged in Android apps as “bloatware” in the past so many may already be familiar with this one. You can record stuff, share it, and listen back if needed and it also comes with widget support. It’s been around for a while and the interface probably could use a refresh but nevertheless, it works and it has worked for a long time.
Voice Recorder by Splend Apps
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Last on our list for now is Voice Recorder by Splend Apps. This is a fairly in-depth voice recorder app with a lot of options and features. Some include the ability to record in three audio codecs, adjustable sample rate and bitrate, a live spectrum analyzer, and widget support. It may be a bit heavy for those who need something simple but anyone looking for something with a lot of options should check this out.
Last on our list for now is Voice Recorder by Splend Apps. This is a fairly in-depth voice recorder app with a lot of options and features. Some include the ability to record in three audio codecs, adjustable sample rate and bitrate, a live spectrum analyzer, and widget support. It may be a bit heavy for those who need something simple but anyone looking for something with a lot of options should check this out.
Wrap up
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