How to turn your smartphone into a voice recorder:

By using one of the apps listed above, you are well on making your smartphone into a dedicated voice and audio recorder.

However, to get professional-level results, you will want to use one of the microphones below. The Shure and Rhode options have USB-C and Lightning connectors, so choose correctly at checkout.

Smartphone microphones are best for streaming, note-taking, and podcasts because they capture audio well.

Regarding podcasts, we have seen both these models used on some of the most popular shows, including Logan Paul’s Impulsive Podcast. I wouldn’t have noticed the difference between their studio setup and this portable option.

Best Voice Recorder app for iPhone/IOS:

Audioshare

Audioshare is a paid IOS app available on the Apple app store. There are free applications like Voice Memos, etc, that you can use to do a similar thing, but Audioshare is quite a professional piece of kit. It’s designed with musicians in mind but works equally well for dictation.

You have a clear, easy-to-use system for monitoring levels and can add limited trimming and customization options. File support is excellent, and the organizational folder system helps keep everything you record in order.

You can also combine this application with a USB-C microphone (either Shotgun or Lavalier) to use with your phone, bringing professional results. Many people like to go this route even though I still prefer having a separate device to record audio than my phone.

View the Audioshare App on the App store here.

Best Voice Recorder app for Android

Dolby On

Dolby On is a relatively new voice recorder application you can download on the Play Store for your Android device.

We recommend it because of its user interface’s simplicity and intelligent features to help enhance voice notes and presentations.

It doesn’t stop there, however, because there are a few filters and boost and fade options that can be used with the app to enhance the sound for musicians.

While it is not a substitute for an accurate recorder or DAW application, it does give you a wide range of options to improve your performance.

Finally, they also include a decent editing suite to allow you to make adjustments after saving the recording.

View Dolby On on the Play Store Here.