Recorder Pro 3.0.0.0
Apart from the dedicated devices that are used on a regular basis for such occasions, having an application like Recorder Pro installed onto your phone could help you turn the device into a portable recording studio.
Plain GUI focused on practicality and ease of use
The simple interface seems a bit rough around the edges, as the looks are not its strong point, especially considering the in-app advertisements. Nonetheless, the ease of use seems to compensate much of the first less positive impression and with one tap on the microphone button you can start the recording session.
The commands for operating the app are close at hand and viewing the recordings or finding a specific one can be done easily thanks to the well structured layout of Recorder Pro. More so, the backgrounds and colors can be modified, so you can leave your personal touch on the looks of the application.
Segmented audio recording and voice-over capabilities
The main ability of this tool, namely that of capturing sound through the handset's microphone works seamlessly, but there is problem with longer recordings, as every 8 minutes the files are saved and thus you will have to put the files in a sequence to play them continuously.
A neat feature of this utility is the "Karaoke" mode in which you can play an audio file and record your voice over it. Also, those who need to share the recordings fast can make use of the cloud uploading capabilities, which allows saving the sound files to OneDrive.
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Design / UI7
The looks of Recorder Pro are less impressive, as it focuses on practicality, but it manages to offer a well organized front-end, even if it is plagued by advertisements. Users can personalize the appearance of this app by selecting a background image stored onto their phone and by picking the desired accent color with a few taps. |
Function8
The quick operation this utility provides is an advantage, but the fact that it cuts the recordings in 8 minutes long parts is not so fortunate. On the other hand, the karaoke function and the ability to upload the captured audio automatically to the cloud earn back some of the lost points. |
Security7
Recorder Pro seems pretty safe to have around as it only needs access to view the owner identity. Nonetheless, when using it with OneDrive users should pay attention to the permissions it requires as they include viewing and modifying the content of the user account. |
Battery6
The impact this app has over the power consumption is above average and when coupled with the auto upload function that sends recordings directly to OneDrive the battery usage could soar upwards. |
Price8
It is great to have the good feature set offered by this app for free, but having to put up with all the ads it keeps flashing may not be the best deal around. |
Compatibility8
The user base of this app is limited to those who own a Windows Phone 8 or above handset, but there are not too many other requirements, so Recorder Pro will work well on any device that has a minimum screen resolution of 480 by 800. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 3.0.0.0
- reviewed version:
- 3.0.0.0
- developer:
- Studio 8
- category:
- AUDIO
- os version req.:
- 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 685