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SmartRecorder vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against SmartRecorder's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

SmartRecorder
This App
Simple Voice Recorder
Nemesis
Record Audio then Email
Contender
DR CONTROL
Peer
Screen Recorder ®
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperShenzhen DSQN Investment Co., Ltd.FlagAppCompanyNicholas WilsonTEAC CORP.Poster App LLP
CategoryPhoto & VideoMusic & AudioUtilitiesEntertainmentUtilities
PlatformiOSAndroid, iOSiOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating3.2 / 54.0 / 51.0 / 52.3 / 54.6 / 5
Ratings Count10181262,539
PriceFreeFree$0.99FreeFree
Release DateMay 26, 2019Oct 9, 2022Mar 2, 2012Oct 10, 2014Oct 12, 2021
Last UpdatedSep 16, 2023May 15, 2026May 5, 2026Mar 17, 2017Apr 16, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment--terriblenegativepositive
Score--0/10035/10082/100
Praises----
  • Free access to core recording features without intrusive advertising or paywalls
Complaints---
  • Connectivity instability
  • Inability to stop recordings without navigating back into the main application
Requests----
  • Floating control overlay to allow stopping recordings without leaving the active screen
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Native external audio device recognition sustains professional field-recording utility
  • Dual-purpose interface handles audio and video management in one environment
  • Clean UI lowers entry barriers for casual users
  • Background recording maintains utility during multitasking
  • Single-purpose workflow for immediate email dispatch
  • Direct Wi-Fi link enables field recording without router dependency
  • Integrated streaming suite reduces third-party dependency
  • Subscription-gated 4K export creates clear revenue path
Weaknesses
  • 3.2 rating indicates user friction
  • Lack of automated transcription services
  • No clear monetization strategy
  • No native email sharing integration
  • Premium tier lacks differentiation beyond AI transcription
  • Legacy IMA4 encoding limits playback compatibility
  • No feature updates since 2012
  • 1-star rating indicates severe user dissatisfaction
  • 2.3★ iOS rating reflects long-term neglect
  • No feature updates since 2017
  • Manual stop-recording workflow forces app-switching
  • English-only interface limits non-native market penetration
Pricingfreefreemiumpaidfreesubscription
MomentumZombieMaintenanceZombieZombieMaintenance
Update Cadence5 versions, ~121d avg2 versions, ~133d avg3 versions, ~1640d avg2 versions, ~3142d avg2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~23d avg

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