Recorder is Motorola's own audio recording app, built for capturing clear audio notes at home or on the go. It is free and rated Everyone. The package ID is com.motorola.audiorecorder, and the page was last updated on October 8, 2026.
Over 100 million installs for a plain Motorola utility
Users have left a 4.4 rating across about 32.2 thousand ratings, a solid response for a tool that does one job. The developer is Motorola Mobility LLC., and the app sits in the tools group.
The store text says you can create, play, edit, and share recordings, and organize audio notes for quick access. It also mentions background recording, so you can keep capturing audio while you use other apps.
What a typical recording session looks like
You open the app, start a recording at home or on the go, and let it run. Because it records in the background, you can switch to another app without stopping it. When you finish, you can play the clip back, edit it, or share it.
The app also lets you organize audio notes for quick access.
How it compares with the listed alternatives
The alternatives listed here are WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, Google Photos, X, and Aegis Authenticator. None of them is a dedicated voice recorder, so a direct comparison is hard, since they cover messaging, social feeds, photo storage, and sign-in codes.
Motorola's Recorder sticks to one job: creating, playing, editing, and sharing audio notes, with the option to keep recording in the background while you use other apps. It is free and has no in-app purchases, though it does show ads.
Recorder pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install, with no in-app purchases
- Records in the background while you use other apps
- Create, play, edit, and share recordings from one app
- Rated 4.4 on Google Play from about 32.2 thousand ratings
- Rated Everyone, with 8 screenshots in the listing
Cons
- It shows ads
- The version number differs by device
- Audio formats and quality settings are not named
- Available through Google Play only
Is Recorder safe?
Recorder is published by Motorola Mobility LLC., whose website is motorola.com. It carries an Everyone content rating. It shows ads but has no in-app purchases. No security audit or permissions list is included here, so check the permissions Google Play shows before you install.
How to install Recorder
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Recorder when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
