How To Record Calls On Iphone For Free
Jasmine Lemaitre
Is there any chance for the company to introduce call recording features in iOS 17 or upcoming models? This absence of the feature forced me to switch to Android. I have to make a number of calls to clients on a daily basis. Sometimes, you need the automatic call recording feature to ensure the certainty of the deal. Apple must introduce the automatic call recording feature with announcements.
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Whether you're conducting interviews, doing research, or otherwise need to document a conversation, there are many reasons you may want to record a phone call on your iPhone -- but so few ways to do it.
For privacy reasons -- and due to laws that vary by state -- Apple historically hasn't allowed recording through the iPhone's built-in microphone while the phone is actively on a call. However, at the company's annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) on Monday, Apple announced that iOS 18 will bring call recording and transcription to the iPhone this fall, as part of the new Apple Intelligence.
First, make sure you have both an iPhone and another iOS device, such as a Mac, iPad or another iPhone, that includes the Voice Memos app. The Voice Memos app comes preinstalled on most devices, but it is also free on the App Store. If using an Android device, check that it has a recording app, like this free one.
Open the Voice Memos app, tap the red record button, and start speaking for long enough that you can ensure the sound quality is adequate for recording a conversation. When you are done recording, press the red button again. An audio file will appear called "New Recording (number correlating to the voice recordings you have)." If you have Location Services turned on, the recording will be titled with the address of your location instead.
After disclosing that you're recording or -- if necessary -- getting permission to record, set up the second device so that Voice Memos (or the other app you're using) is ready to record. Put the device near the phone making the call and hit the red button again to record.
Start the recording before you start the call -- this may add a few seconds of silence to the audio file, but will ensure you don't miss any of the conversation. On your iPhone, make sure to initiate the phone call on speakerphone.
Pro tip: The red lines on the sound graphic, known as a waveform, indicate how well the app is picking up sound. The higher the bars are, the higher the volume that's detected. If the waveform stays flat, you may need to turn up the phone call volume or move the devices closer together.
Spikes in the red waveform bar indicate a louder sound -- when it's flatter, it indicates lower volume. If your waveform looks low as you record, you may have to move closer to the phone for Voice Memos to pick up a more accurate sound.
From within the Voice Memos app, select the file of the recording and tap the ellipses button (three dots) to the right of the recording name to bring up share options. You can send it directly to your iPhone via iMessage or other messaging apps, mail, AirDrop, Slack, or even Google Drive.
Following the steps above is the easiest, most efficient, and most discreet way to record a phone call on your iPhone. If you or a trusted second party don't have another device to spare, here are a few alternatives.
Rev has a few options depending on what you need. If you want to record phone calls, try their Call Recorder app -- it's free, with no limits on recording lengths, and even has in-app legal guidance. For recording other conversations, Rev's Voice Recorder app is also free and has an easy-to-use interface.
Plus, Rev offers AI-supported transcription of your recordings for $0.25 per minute, or you can have a human professionally transcribe your recording for $1.50 per minute. Once you download your file, it will appear as an MP3 file on your device. This is a great option for recording phone calls and narrating screen recordings.
The Google Voice app for iOS lets you make free and recorded calls using Wi-Fi via Google Voice. If you have a personal Google account, you can only record incoming calls, and they must come to your Google Voice number. If you have a Google Workspace account through work or school, you'll have more recording capabilities, but you'll need to obtain the proper Google Voice license.
You can select the device from which you want to initiate a call via the app. For incoming calls, you can go to Settings > Calls > Incoming call options and then toggle the incoming calls record option.
Easy Voice Recorder is another free app that allows you to record high-quality voice memos or recordings to PCM, MP4, or ACC files -- all of which can then be saved to your iCloud account. It can't record phone calls hosted by the same device, but it does have quick and easy built-in transcription capability for no extra cost.
As the name suggests, this app is designed for users to be able to whip out their phones and start recording whenever, wherever. If you download the app and use it on an iPad to record, you can also drag and drop recordings with the Files or other recording apps for further transcriptions -- or simply to consolidate recordings.
Federal law requires at least one party's consent, which means that you need to be part of the conversation you're recording or have the consent of at least one person in that conversation. Otherwise, it can be construed as wiretapping or illegal eavesdropping. Some states have even stricter laws that require the consent of all people involved in the conversation.
Several downloadable third-party apps can record calls on the iPhone, but that capability is not built into the device itself. However, Apple is restrictive about letting these apps use the microphone during a phone call. Most apps will need to conference into the call as a participant to record. Beyond the method outlined above using the Voice Memos app, people also use Google Voice, Easy Voice Recorder, and Rev.
Alternatively, you can use most mic-equipped computers or tablets to record phone conversations, as long as the phone is on speaker or the microphone is held close to the other device's speaker. Both MacOS and Windows computers have numerous audio recording software options available.
Unfortunately, no -- at least not yet. Apple itself doesn't have an app, but there are third-party apps available on the App Store. Also, Voice Memos is most likely automatically installed on your iOS device.
The Voice Memos app can record for an unlimited amount of time as long as you have sufficient storage availability. To check how much storage is on your device, go to your iPhone's Settings > General > Device > Storage. You can also buy more iPhone storage.
Knowing how to record phone calls on an iPhone can come in handy, whether you're recording an interview, a customer service call or just a conversation with a loved one. But it's not a capability that Apple includes with its iPhone.
Before we give you the rundown on what you can use to record a phone call on the iPhone, it's best to make sure you're legally allowed to record your conversation. Depending on where you live, the laws concerning recording conversations differs.
In most U.S. states, "one-party" rules apply, where as long as one person involved is aware of the recording (in this case you), then you're fine to hit the record button. However, it's good manners to let the person on the other end of the line know that they're being recorded.
If you're in the U.K., you are allowed to make recordings for personal use only without disclosing the fact you're doing so to the other callers. Sharing or publishing the data without permission is not permitted, however.
No matter where you live, informing the other caller(s) of what you're doing is always going to be the best decision. If you're not in the U.S. or U.K. then you should check the law of where you are before you start.
You may think that "there's an app for that" to fill in the ability to record iPhone calls. But it's not quite that simple, as Apple blocks apps from accessing the Phone app. Still, there are options like our favorite choice, Rev Call Recorder.
Rev Call Recording merges both your line and the person on the other end of the call with a third line that's then recorded. The app is free to use, with no time limit on how much you can record. The only charge comes if you want a transcript of your phone call for $1.50 per minute.
That said, there are plenty of other well-reviewed apps to choose from if you simply search the App Store. Just be aware that most will require some kind of in-app purchase if you want to use their full feature sets.
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