Best Voice Recorder Apps for Android

There are plenty of reasons you might need to record your voice on your phone. Musicians capture sudden inspiration, journalists record interviews, students save their lectures, and some people just want to check if they talk in their sleep. And no — you don’t need a separate voice recorder anymore. One good app is more than enough. Here are some of the best options out there.

ASR Voice Recorder

ASR is one of the most advanced voice recorders on this list. It supports a wide range of formats — MP3, FLAC, WAV, OGG, M4A, and more. You can even back up your recordings directly to Google Drive or Dropbox. It also lets you tweak playback speed, skip silence automatically, adjust gain levels, and works seamlessly with Bluetooth microphones.

Dolby On

Dolby On records high-quality audio and enhances it on the fly. It automatically reduces noise, smooths transitions, and makes your recordings sound cleaner overall. There's even a built-in editor for quick trimming. Originally made with musicians in mind, it’s also great for casual note-taking. Best of all, it’s completely free and ad-free.

Easy Voice Recorder

Just like the name suggests, it’s super simple: open the app, tap the mic, and you're recording. No extra fluff. You can pick a recording format, add a home screen widget for faster access, and if you go for the premium version, you'll get stereo recording, Bluetooth mic support, and no ads.

J Labs Voice Recorder & Audio Editor

This one stands out for its unique skeuomorphic design — the app looks like a vintage cassette recorder. Press Rec to record, Play to listen. Sound quality is solid, and for basic edits, there are easy-to-use tools built in.

Sound Recorder Plus

A feature-packed app that makes voice recording surprisingly enjoyable. You can record in mono or stereo, run it in the background, save automatically, and even overwrite recordings mid-session. It has a handy built-in player, lets you change playback speed, share files easily, and the whole interface feels intuitive.

OtterAI Transcribe Voice Notes

This is a professional-grade app made for meetings, interviews, and transcripts. It records, transcribes, syncs with your devices, and integrates with cloud storage, slides, and images. It also comes with powerful AI features: it can draft emails, answer questions, and generate summaries based on your recordings. There's even live captioning support. You can use the basic version for free, but full functionality requires a subscription.

Smart Recorder

A lightweight and easy-to-use app that’s perfect for casual voice notes — or even sleep talk recordings. Its standout feature is silence skipping, which helps you avoid trimming long pauses later. It also supports background recording, lets you pick sample rates, and has a no-frills, clean interface.

Voice Recorder Pro

Don’t let the generic name fool you — this is a solid app with everything you need. It supports PCM (WAV), AAC, and AMR formats, lets you control bitrate, and makes it easy to organize your files. If your phone supports it, you can even record calls. All features are available for free; the paid version simply removes ads.

Whether you're recording interviews, lectures, ideas, or your dreams, there's definitely a voice recorder on Android that fits your needs. Just pick the one that works best for your workflow.