Surely many owners of devices on the Android platform have repeatedly wondered how to record incoming calls in the phone's memory. Such programs, utilities and applications in a huge assortment are located on the same Google Play - some record sound from other applications, some record incoming calls, while others work like a voice recorder, recording everything and everything.
Let's try to understand the whole variety of such applications, highlighting the most functional and, most importantly, free utilities that allow you to record calls and conversations and do not require any Root-rights and other troubles.
Record Mic and Call
This utility can record sounds in several formats: WAV, 3GP, MP4 and AMR. The program works both with incoming calls and with other sounds from third-party applications. However, it is worth immediately clarifying that the call recording program only works with a microphone, so for exotic models without it, this option will not work.
The functionality provides for savingrecorded file under the name of the contact, which is very convenient. Another useful feature of the utility is the auto-deletion of files after a day, week or month of storage, which is also very useful in a limited media environment. It is possible to limit call recording by file capacity or call duration.
The built-in functionality makes it easy to send a recording via e-mail or Skype, as well as put the whole process on a "schedule", which is very rare for similar programs.
The application (recording calls Record Mic and Call) is distributed free of charge, therefore it is replete with intrusive advertising, which has been mentioned more than once in user reviews as a clear minus. Turning off the Internet helps to cope with this problem, after which the ads immediately disappear until the next turn on.
RecForge Lite
Another noteworthy program that will easily record calls to Android. The utility has advanced and very useful functionality, although it works with only three formats: WAV, MP3 and OGG. In their reviews, many users note as a clear plus of the software - the ability to convert different formats directly in the application. The owners also note the excellent quality of the audio recording.
Almost all programs of this kind record sound at a high bitrate if possible, based on the technical characteristics of the phone, but RecForge manages to add some additional effect that contributes to better sound, which is notmay not please.
Program features
Phone calls are recorded at frequencies of 8, 11, 22, 44 and 48 kHz, both in mono and stereo mode. It has a convenient explorer that allows you to work with folders and files (move, delete, rename). Some users in their reviews complain that call recording does not occur automatically, but this is more than offset by the presence of all kinds of widgets that similar products lack.
Easy Voice Recorder Pro
The utility is quite easy to learn, and intuitive functionality will not interfere with the recording. Just select the desired mode and the program will automatically adjust to your current needs.
Android calls are recorded in high quality thanks to the support of WAV and AAC formats, and to save space on the drive, you can turn on the 3GP format, which is also very convenient for all those who monitor every byte on the phone.
Utility Features
One of the distinguishing features of the utility is a voice-to-text service, but with some caveats: you need an activated Quicktate account, and only two languages are supported - English and Spanish. As an option, look for Russian decoders on amateur resources, since there are plenty of them.
There is a function to stop playback if other applications try to play the file you need. In general, the utility does an excellent job with its primary task, and reviewsusers about its work deserve attention. If you don't need dozens of unnecessary features, but need a good tool to record calls, then Easy Voice Recorder Pro is a great option.
InCall Recorder
The first three respondents undoubtedly have extensive and useful functionality, unlike the modest InCal Recorder. Yes, this program can only record to MP3 and there are no schedules, timers or any widgets. But in fact they are not needed, all the user needs is just to click on the button right in the call window, and the program will immediately start recording calls.
The utility eliminates unnecessary transitions between windows to set up recording or create additional automatic profiles - just click the button and use it. Another important point that many users note as a plus in their reviews is ease of use. When you turn it on for the first time, the program will tell you about the main points (in Russian), which is quite enough to get started.
Additionally, the utility is equipped with an equalizer, which, by the way, is convenient and as simple as the rest of the modest functionality. The built-in online assistant allows you to share the recording via email or Dropbox service.
Smart Voice Recorder
This utility does not differ in anything special from the previous participants in the review, but it has one very interesting feature - it is “skip silence”. You can rarely meet this function in free software, and even then with a trialperiod of use.
The main feature of "silence skip" is the cutting out of quiet moments, that is, you can think for a long time in a conversation without being afraid of the size of the recording file, since all silence will be automatically excluded. Separately, it is worth noting that the “silence” threshold can be set manually, which is extremely useful if you are, for example, at a train station or in another public place. Judging by the reviews, the utility is in enviable demand among journalists and students.
Summing up
After a "field" check of an impressive number of applications of this kind, we can conclude that there is simply no critical difference between them, and this also applies to paid software, including. Therefore, the average user does not need to spend money on expensive programs. Among the free variety you can find quite adequate, multifunctional and, most importantly, high-quality utilities for recording conversations.
One of the most versatile options is InCall Recorder. The program is easy to learn, and all you need to start recording is the click of a button. A remarkable and useful instruction right before starting work will explain all the main points that you may need in the process.
If you need a variety of functionality, such as scheduled recording, then Record Mic and Call is perfect for this. Lovers of high-quality sound and especially picky music lovers will surely make friends with the RecForge utility, which literally turns cacophony intonormal stream and pleases with high bitrate.
One of the simplest and most eye-pleasing applications is Easy Voice Recorder. The utility perfectly copes with its main purpose and has an excellent voice recorder on board that squeezes all the juice out of your microphone, but produces enviable sound results. Fans of recording boring lectures can recommend Smart Voice Recorder. The program will filter out the silence, leaving only the voice you need.
