Mar 20, 2017 Memo is a simple and elegant app for quickly jotting down notes on your macOS and iOS. Memos are like sticky notes on your computer screen (minus the residue). Pop open a new memo in less than a second and use it to jot down phone numbers, messages, meeting notes. Jan 07, 2020 New apps are published every day, making it hard to find the best of the best — which is where we come in. We've gathered the best free apps for the Mac, all in one place so you don't have to go digging. My criteria for apps on this list. In researching the best free apps for the Mac, I started by using Apple's category list. Mar 25, 2019 Voice Memos Voice Memos will run on the iPad and the Mac as well, syncing between them using iCloud. Indeed, Apple offers a native Voice Memos app and has since Phone OS 3 was introduced way back in 2009. Over the years, the app has received occasional updates that have added new features and redesigns. Use apps in full screen. Use apps in Split View. Get apps from the Mac App Store. Reinstall apps from the Mac App Store. Reinstall apps that came with your Mac. Install and uninstall other apps. For some great tips on creating a healthy work environment, see the Apple Ergonomics website.
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If you’re into clichés, then you know a picture is worth a thousand words. If you listen to business owners, you know that your voice does a better job of telling a story. Whether you need to record a bolt of out-of-the-blue inspiration that strikes you on your morning walk or every word of a critical meeting with a client, voice memo apps are handy tools for ensuring that important moments don’t fade away into the mist. Here are five of the best.
- Voice Memos (iOS; free): Voice Memos comes preinstalled on Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and if you only need basic voice recording capabilities, it works great. The interface is simple and straightforward, recording duration is limited only by the amount of free space left on your hard drive, and you can trim and edit audio recordings right in the app itself. Audio files sync to iTunes on your Mac or PC, and you can share recordings with friends via email or text message.
- Audio Memos (iOS; $0.99 plus optional in-app purchases): If you need more advanced features and options, Audio Memos is a solid choice for Apple owners — assuming you don’t mind spending money for the functionality. Audio Memos carries a $0.99 base price, but many of its features come in the form of additional $0.99 in-app extensions. (Alternatively, you can unlock all the extensions for $9.99.) Those features include the ability to upload recordings to Dropbox or Evernote, voice-activated recording, in-app recording editing, the ability to insert comments and navigation points to recordings, and a whole lot more. The default app syncs with iCloud and delivers clear, loud and adjustable-quality audio. All the options can be a bit confusing to get used to at first, however.
- Voice Recorder (Android; free): Voice Recorder is basically an Android version of Apple’s Voice Memos; a free, functional and fairly basic voice memo app. Audio recordings are clear and legible, though not of the absolute highest quality. The only extra bells and whistles are the ability to set a timer to start recording after a certain amount of time passes, a home screen widget, and file export via Gmail. You might not want to trust Voice Recorder with critical recordings, however; a fairly sizable majority of the app’s user reviews contain tales of missing audio. We’ve never run into the problem after taking dozens of recordings on two separate Android phones, however.
- Tape-a-Talk Voice Recorder (Android; free, $5.26 pro version available): …but we did run into problems with chunks of audio going missing in Tape-a-Talk’s recordings. That’s too bad, because Tape-a-Talk’s adjustable audio quality and feature list outshines Voice Recorder’s offerings. The app lets you save files in high-quality WAV format as well as standard 3GP, records even when you’re using another app or your phone is asleep and allows you to export files to Dropbox, email or text message. The pro version adds robust editing and file name options along with a home screen widget and the ability to self-repair damaged audio files. Try it out — just don’t trust Tape-a-Talk with a critical recording until you’ve tested it thoroughly with less crucial tasks first. Some users report flawless playback; others ran into the same missing audio problems we did.
- VR+ Voice Recorder (BlackBerry, $7.99; iOS, $1.99): To be absolutely honest, most of the third-party voice memo apps available for BlackBerry are expensive and buggier than the basic, yet excellent Voice Notes app that comes pre-installed on BlackBerry devices. If you need more bells and whistles than Voice Notes offers, however, VR+ Voice Recorder may be up your alley. The app includes voice-activated recording and allows you to directly share your audio files to Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and Blogger or email a recording as an MP3 file. The app can also transcribe recordings into text and send them to you in an email. Now that’s handy! Unfortunately, BlackBerry users report running into compatibility issues with some phones and the occasional crippling bug. Try the free, ad-supported VR+ Lite app first to make sure the software runs fine on your phone. (Be forewarned: VR+ Lite adds an audio watermark/ad to your recordings.) The iOS version isn’t plagued by the same problems.
Recording audio on the fly on iPhone is super handy and can be used in so many ways. Students have the ability to record lectures. Emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured download. Journalists can record source interviews to supplement handwritten notes. Or, a musician can record tracks and ideas while experimenting with sounds. Whatever the reason, there are countless voice memo and recording apps on the App Store for iPhone. Here are some of the best.
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Voice Memos
Indeed, Apple offers a native Voice Memos app and has since Phone OS 3 was introduced way back in 2009. Over the years, the app has received occasional updates that have added new features and redesigns.
Featuring iCloud support, Voice Memos allows you to capture audio on the go and then use the content later on your other iOS devices, including iPad and Mac. (A native Voice Memos app arrived on Mac with macOS Mojave.) From there you can trim your recordings to save just the portion you want. When editing is complete, you can share your creations through AirDrop, Mail, Messages, and more.
Voice Memos allows recordings from your iPhone’s built-in microphone, Bluetooth headset, or a compatible external microphone. You can choose compressed or uncompressed audio formats, and automatically name and tag recordings based on your location.
The free Voice Memos app by Apple is available for download on the App Store. It comes preinstalled on iOS devices, although you can delete it just as you would any other app.
Voice Recorder (Recording App)
Perhaps the most beautiful voice recording app in the App Store, Voice Recorder allows you to record and mix selected audio or video files. Better still, it includes the ability to start recording at a scheduled time, which is ideally suited for students that don’t want to forget to record a lecture.
The free app also lets you record and mix the current playing sound, increase the recording volume, record only when speaking, increase the recording volume, and more. You can also password your recordings to protect them from wandering ears. Once your recording is complete, you can convert it into different types of files including MP3, M4A, AAC, MP4, CAF, AIFC, AIFF, WAV, and AMR. You can also save the files through iTunes File Sharing, iCloud Drive, Reminders, Moments, and Calendar.
Voice Recorder (Recording App) includes ads, which tend to become annoying. Once you’re comfortable with using the app, I suggested removing the ads with an in-app purchase. You can download the app in the App Store.
Voice Record Pro
Nearly seven years after it was first released, Voice Record Pro remains one of the most popular professional voice recorders around. The app features a skeuomorphic design that Apple once embraced, but with up-to-date features, you’d come to expect from a voice recording app.
With Voice Record Pro you can record voice memos of any length, then export them into various formats including standard AAC/MP4/M4A, plus WAV. You can also trim and duplicate the records, protect them with a passcode, and more.
Memos are easily exportable to Google Drive. DropBox, Microsoft, OneDrive. Box Cloud, iCloud Drive, SoundCloud, FTP server, and more.
Following the pattern of similar apps, Voice Record Pro is available for free with ads. An in-app purchase squashes those forever. Download the app in the App Store here.
*Voice Recorder
Not to be confused with other apps on the list is *Voice Recorder, a simple-to-use solution that includes many unique features, including transcription. Like other solutions, the app features a beautiful, graphical user interface that’s easy to understand immediately. Once complete, you can transfer your recording to other devices and through SMS, Facebook, and Twitter.
*Voice Recorder is a freemium solution that you can try free for three days. From there, you’ll need to make an in-app purchase.
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor
Here’s another memo app that does a great job of recreating the look of physical recorders from the past for iPhone. The freemium app offers unlimited recordings and cloud support through iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, and more.
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Features include multiple audio formats., passcode protection, loop recordings, trim recordings, change playback speed, skip backwards/forwards 15 seconds, and favorite recordings.
With an in-app purchase, the Voice Recorder & Audio Editor unlocks advanced features like transcription, text notes, and a bonus call recorder.
With the call recorder, you can record incoming and outgoing phone calls using a three-way conference calling feature. It is not possible to record phone calls using the built-in microphone on your iPhone.
The Voice Recorder & Audio Editor is available to download on the App Store.
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Try the Multi-Track Song Recorder
For something completely different, consider Multi-Track Song Recorder. As its name suggests, the app is geared specifically towards those who record music. Nonetheless, it also serves as a respectable voice recorder.
With Multi-Track Song Recorder, you can record up to four tracks using a metronome. You can merge your tracks in the same recording session for unlimited possibilities. When completed, export your songs through Dropbox, Email, SMS, and iTunes File Sharing.
With the Upgrade to Pro option (just $0.99), you can remove advertising and unlock more advanced metronome features. Multi-Track Song Recorder is available through the App Store.
Evernote
The first thing that comes to mind about the popular Evernote service probably isn’t its recording capabilities. Despite this, the feature is excellent and blends perfectly into the rest of the Evernote universe. After creating a note through the Evernote iOS app, click on the microphone icon to create a voice recording; it’s as simple as that. You can dictate notes from Evernote on Apple Watch too.
For a more seamless approach, use the built-in iOS voice dictation tool directly in the Evernote app. You tap the microphone icon on the keyboard (it’s located near the space bar) and then speak into the microphone. From there, your voice converts into text right into your note.
Evernote is a free service, although you’ll need to purchase a subscription to unlock advanced features including more cloud storage space, quick search, and annotated PDFs. A premium subscription is not necessary to use the voice recording feature, however.
Plenty of options
If you’re a casual voice recorder, I’d suggest sticking with Apple’s native app, which provides basic recording, editing, and sharing capabilities. For extra features, consider the Voice Recorder (Recording App). The other apps on this list are also great and come with their own set of regular and advanced features. Because each of these apps is free to try, you have nothing to lose with checking out all seven solutions.
Which voice memo app do you use on the iPhone? Let us know below.
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