Updated: April 2026 · By Álvaro ArrescurrenagaCEO of Voicit
Searching for a "call recording app" in 2026 leads to a confusing sea of options: veteran apps from the App Store, free Android recorders with dubious reviews, AI-powered hardware, meeting assistants that also capture calls… And not all of them do the same thing.
In this article we compare 8 real appsThis list blends traditional recorders with AI-powered tools, offering updated pricing, compatibility, and recommended uses. It's ordered by utility for those seeking more than just recording: transcription, summarization, and structured reports.
If your goal is simply to record, without transcription or AI, we have specific guides for each platform:
- 🍎 How to record calls on iPhone in 2026: a step-by-step guide
- 🤖 How to record calls on Android in 2026: a guide by brand
⏱ If you only have 30 seconds:
• Better in Spanish + AI + reports: Voicit — 7 days free without a card
• Best for iPhone (without iOS 18.1): TapeACall — ~€50/year
• Best for Android: Cube ACR (APK) — free
• Better free with transcription: Rev Call Recorder — free recording, $0.25/min transcribing
• Better AI hardware: Plaud Note — from €159
1. Voicit — professional in Spanish2. TapeACall — iPhone veteran3. Cube ACR — Android via APK4. Rev Call Recorder — free + trans.5. Phone by Google — native Pixel6. Otter.ai — AI meetings7. Fireflies.ai — corporate8. Plaud Note — AI hardware📊 Comparison table🎯 How to choose❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🔝 The 8 best apps to record calls in 2026
For professionals
1. Voicit — recording + transcription + automatic reports
Voicit is the most complete option for teams working in Spanish who need more than just recording. It was designed specifically for recruiters, consultants, and sales teamsYou record the call (phone or video call), and in 2-3 minutes you have a transcript with timestamps, speaker identification, executive summary, structured data, and a professional report in template format (interview, sales demo, client meeting).
The difference with the rest: while TapeACall, Cube or Rev only record, Voicit Generate the complete reportreducing follow-up work from 1 hour to 5 minutes per call. The Spanish transcription achieves 95% accuracy, including LATAM variants and technical HR vocabulary.
Key features:
- Record from phone calls, Google Meet, Zoom, Teams or upload MP3/WAV from iPhone/Android
- Transcription with 95% accuracy in 8 languages (Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Catalan, Basque)
- Automated reports with customizable templates
- AI chat about the content of any recording
- Integration with Notion, Drive, HubSpot, Salesforce, and ChatGPT
- Semantic search across all your calls
- Servers in Europe, full GDPR compliance
Try it free for 7 days · From €19/month
- Best Spanish transcription on the market
- Structured automated reports
- iOS + Android + video calls
- Servers in Europe (GDPR)
- Full 7-day trial without card
- It does not record calls directly from the iPhone's Phone app (you have to upload the recording)
- Geared towards professional use — may be overkill for occasional recordings
2. TapeACall — the iPhone veteran
TapeACall is the most stable recording app on the App Store. It works using a three-way calling trick: add a conference call number to your call, and that server records the audio. It's the best option if you have an iPhone with iOS earlier than 18.1 or a model that doesn't support Apple Intelligence.
Compatibility: Any iPhone and iOS device. Requires a carrier that supports multi-conference calls (Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, and Yoigo do support it in Spain).
~€50/year
- It works on older iPhones without iOS 18.1
- High audio quality
- Export to MP3 easily
- Incoming and outgoing calls
- It depends on the operator's multi-conference capabilities.
- Audio passes through their servers
- iOS only (not Android)
- Transcript not included
Free
3. Cube ACR — the post-ban Android solution
Following Google Play's ban in May 2022, which removed most call recording apps, Cube ACR remains the go-to app for Android. It's no longer distributed through the Play Store, but you can download it as an APK directly from its website. official websiteUse an accessibility service to capture call audio.
Compatibility: Android 10+ (performance varies by manufacturer and model). Works on many Spanish Samsung devices, Xiaomi phones, and stock Android systems.
Free · Pro €2.99/month
- Free and functional
- Automatic recording of all calls
- Integration with cloud storage
- It supports VoIP calls on some models
- Requires installing APK from outside the Play Store
- Quality varies depending on the manufacturer.
- It depends on the accessibility service
- Uncertain future if Google changes its APIs
⚠️ Installing APKs from outside the Play Store involves assuming a security risk. Always use the developer's official website.
Free
4. Rev Call Recorder — free to record, human to transcribe
Rev Call Recorder is an app from a professional transcription company (Rev.com, a leading resource in the US for journalists and podcasters). The app is free to record incoming and outgoing calls using the same conference call trick as TapeACall. Transcription is a paid service, but it does a great job. native humans, not AI — that's why the quality is superior in uncommon languages or with difficult audio.
Free recording · Transcription $0.25/min
- Free to record (no limit)
- High-quality human transcription
- It works on iOS and Android.
- Endorsed by Rev.com
- Expensive transcription ($0.25/min)
- No automatic summaries or reports
- Transcription primarily in English (Spanish works but is more expensive)
Free
5. Phone by Google — Pixel's native recording
It's not a third-party app, but it deserves a place on this list because it offers the best recording experience on Android: Phone by Google comes pre-installed on all Pixel 3a and later models, and on Pixel 6+, it includes native recording in most countries (including Spain). Google automatically notifies both parties at the start of the recording, and the app... Recorder Generates automatic transcription in Spanish.
Free (only on Google Pixel)
- 100% free and native
- Automatic transcription included
- Automatic legal notice to both parties
- Without external apps
- Only on Google Pixel
- Basic Spanish transcription (insufficient for professional use)
- It doesn't work with WhatsApp or VoIP.
6. Otter.ai — AI meeting assistant (also called)
Otter.ai is one of the world's most popular AI-powered transcription tools, primarily focused on video conferencing (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams). It also allows you to record phone calls by putting them on speakerphone or uploading a recording. Its strength lies in English—Spanish transcription is accurate but not as good as Voicit.
Free (300 min/month) · Pro $16.99/month
- Generous free plan
- Excellent integration with Zoom and Meet
- AI-powered automatic summaries
- Web extension and mobile apps
- Spanish transcription below the English
- It does not record native iPhone/Android calls directly
- Servers in the USA (beware of GDPR)
7. Fireflies.ai — corporate and CRM integrations
Fireflies.ai is another AI assistant focused on business teams. Its competitive advantage is... integration with CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive) and productivity platforms (Slack, Notion, Asana). It primarily works with video calls, although it also allows uploading audio from phone calls.
Limited free · Pro $18/month
- Very complete CRM integrations
- Search within the content of the meetings
- Free plan available
- Focused on meetings, not just calls
- Spanish is worse than English
- Servers in the USA
8. Plaud Note — the physical recorder with AI
Plaud Note is not an app: it's a physical device About the size of a credit card, it magnetically attaches to the back of your iPhone. It has two microphones: one captures the call and the other your voice. It syncs with its app for AI-powered transcription and summary generation. It's the cleanest solution if you want a professional recorder that doesn't rely on apps or permissions.
€159/$169 (device) + free plan / $99/year pro
- Operating system independent
- Record in-person calls and meetings
- Very professional design
- Transcription and summarization with AI
- Initial hardware cost (~€159)
- Dependence on the physical device
- English-oriented AI
📊 Comparison table
| App | Platform | Cost | Transcription | Spanish | Ideal use |
| Voicit | iOS + Android + Web | 7 days free · from €19/month | Yes, professional + reports | ★★★★★ | Recruiters, salespeople, consultants |
| TapeACall | iOS | ~€50/year | No | — | Journalists with old iPhones |
| Cube ACR | Android (APK) | Free · Pro €2.99/month | No | — | Personal use Android |
| Rev Call Recorder | iOS + Android | Free · Transcription $0.25/min | Human (face) | ★★★★☆ | Podcasters, journalists |
| Phone by Google | Android Pixel | Free | Basic automatic | ★★★☆☆ | Pixel users |
| Otter.ai | iOS + Android + Web | Free 300min · Pro $16.99/month | Yes, AI | ★★★☆☆ | Meetings in English |
| Fireflies.ai | iOS + Android + Web | Free · Pro $18/month | Yes, AI + CRM | ★★★☆☆ | Teams with CRM |
| Plaud Note | Hardware + iOS/Android | €159 + plan | Yes, AI | ★★★★☆ | Premium professionals |
🎯 How to choose the right app
If you only want to record a specific call
Use the native function Your system: iOS 18.1+ on iPhone 15 Pro or later; Phone by Google on Pixel; manufacturer's engraving on Xiaomi/OnePlus. They are free, legal by design, and do not require apps. See detailed guides:
If you record often but your iPhone is old
TapeACall€50/year gives you stability and quality for regular recordings. Export to MP3 with ease.
If you're on Android without a native function
Cube ACR via APK from their official website. It's the only viable option after the Google Play ban in 2022.
If you are a recruiter, salesperson, consultant, or professional journalist
VoicitIt not only records: it transcribes in Spanish, generates reports in template format, and saves you hours of listening and subsequent writing. Try it free for 7 days without a credit card.
If you work in English and need integration with Zoom / Google Meet
Otter.ai either Fireflies.aiBoth have a decent free plan and work very well in meetings. If you need a CRM, go for Fireflies. If you need more straightforward transcription, go for Otter.
If you want the best physical quality, without depending on apps
Plaud NoteThe initial cost (€159) is high, but you get a professional device independent of the software.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most reliable free app for recording calls?
It depends on the platform. iPhone with iOS 18.1+The native function is the best and it's free. Android PixelPhone by Google is also native and free. If you want a free downloadable app, Cube ACR (Android, direct APK) is the most reliable, and Rev Call Recorder (iOS + Android) is free to record, although it charges for transcription.
Why are there no more call recording apps on Google Play?
In May 2022, Google banned third-party apps from using the Accessibility API to record call audio in its Play Store policy. Hundreds of apps were removed. Cube ACR and similar apps still function but are distributed outside the Play Store as direct APKs.
Which app allows you to automatically transcribe calls into Spanish?
Voicit It is the most complete option in Spanish (95% accuracy, includes LATAM variants and technical HR vocabulary). Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai They also transcribe Spanish, but their strength is English. On iPhone 15 Pro and later, Apple Intelligence also offers basic native transcription.
Is it legal to record a call with these apps in Spain?
Yes, if you participate in the conversation. Spain applies the principle of "one-party consent." What is illegal is publishing or using the recording commercially without the other party's authorization.
Which app is best for Zoom, Meet, and Teams meetings?
For video call meetings, Voicit, Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai These are the three strongest options. Voicit excels in Spanish and in generating structured reports; Otter in English-language meetings and a free plan; and Fireflies in CRM integrations.
Can I use a single app for both iPhone and Android?
Yeah. Voicit, Rev Call Recorder, Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai They work on iOS and Android. TapeACall is only for iOS, Cube ACR is only for Android.
Is there an app that records calls without the other person knowing?
Some apps technically allow it, but It may be illegal depending on the country and the useThe native features of iOS 18.1, Google Pixel, and Samsung display a mandatory notification. For professional use, providing notifications is always best practice.
✅ Conclusion
In 2026, choosing the right call recording app is no longer a question of "which one records best," but of What do you do with the recording afterwards?If you only need the audio, there are free, native options on iPhone and Android. If your job depends on listening to, analyzing, and summarizing calls every week— recruiter, salesperson, consultant, journalist — what really saves you hours isn't a recorder, but a platform that combines recording + transcription in Spanish + structured reports, like Voicit.
Álvaro Arrescurrenaga
CEO and co-founder of Voicit
For over two years, we've been helping HR, consulting, and sales teams in Spain and Latin America get more out of their conversations with AI. We've thoroughly tested more than 20 recording and transcription apps; this list includes the ones that are truly worth considering.