Compared with WhatsApp, where voice notes are a side feature of a chat app, Voice Recorder Pro from Splend Apps does one job: it records audio and manages the files. It saves to MP3, WAV, M4A or 3GP, needs Android 7.0 or newer and carries an Everyone content rating.
Why a dedicated recorder instead of a chat voice note
A chat voice note is tied to the conversation and gives you little say over file type or quality. A standalone recorder lets you keep the file, name it and move it elsewhere. The developer describes uses such as memos, meetings, interviews, lectures and concerts.
The app does not cap recording length. The developer says only the free memory on the device limits it, and the app stops by itself when memory runs out.
MP3, WAV, M4A and 3gp, with 8 to 44 kHz sampling
The app saves in four formats: MP3, PCM (wav), AAC (m4a/mp4) and AMR (3gp). AMR is the one aimed at saving space. Sample rate is adjustable from phone quality at 8 kHz up to CD quality at 44 kHz, and bitrate can be set from 32 to 320 kbps. Stereo and mono are both supported.
During a session you get a live audio spectrum analyzer. Recording continues in the background when the screen is off, and you can choose the recordings folder. The audio source is selectable between microphones and phone call.
Afterwards, the built-in player has volume control. You can rename and delete files, sort by date, name, size or duration, and share or delete several files at once with long-click selection. A recording can be set as a ringtone, alarm or notification sound. A resizable widget and status bar controls give quick access.
Call recording caveat, ads and purchases to check first
The developer states plainly that the app is not a dedicated call recorder and may not work properly on some devices. If call capture is your main need, treat the phone call source as unconfirmed for your handset.
The app costs nothing, but it shows ads and offers in-app purchases. What those purchases unlock is not described here, so check the store listing for current details before you commit.
What's new in 4.0.7
The current version is 4.0.7, updated on October 19, 2026.
Voice Recorder Pro pros and cons
Pros
- Four formats: MP3, WAV, M4A/MP4 and 3gp
- Sample rate from 8 kHz to 44 kHz and bitrate from 32 to 320 kbps
- Records in the background with the screen off
- Google Play rating of 4.7 from about 1.4 million ratings
- Free to install, with sorting, sharing and ringtone options
Cons
- Contains ads
- Includes in-app purchases
- Not a dedicated call recorder and may fail on some devices
- Requires Android 7.0 or newer
Is Voice Recorder Pro safe?
The package name is com.splendapps.voicerec and the developer is Splend Apps. The permissions the app requests are not listed here, so check them on the store listing before installing, especially since a recorder needs microphone access.
How to install Voice Recorder Pro
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Voice Recorder Pro when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.