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HandyRecorder App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024
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✓ No bluetooth connectionMay not play files on a bluetooth connection on external speakers. Also have to remove mic from phone in order to hear any file on the phones speaker. Long story short i will not use to practice music as its too unusable..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Doesn’t workThe app doesn’t seem to work at all. The mic works in other apps, but this app, that I was looking forward to using for its compatibility with the mic, doesn’t work. It shows it’s recording, the mic lights show it’s picking up sound, but now levels show in the app, and no sound is recorded. Now I need to decide if I should just return the mic and figure out a different option..Version: 3.0.0.99
✓ TerribleUsing the IQ7 in mid-side mode requires you to use this app, which would be fine if this app had any decent sharing options. The only way to get audio out of this app and into your desktop or another iOS app is via soundcloud or email. Apparently they’ve never heard of Dropbox, airdrop, AudioCopy, audioshare, or Audiobus. If they would add basic sharing features I’d find it far more useful. I just want the raw m-s recording to process later, but that’s not really possible with this..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ TerribleZoom device works great with other apps, but not with this one. Too bad, I was looking forward to trying out the advertised features, which were the MAIN reason I buoght the zoom over the Rode unit. Lesson learned..Version: 2.2.0.66
✓ So closeCould be an excellent utility. From my perspective it comes up short into areas. Sharing and editing both need tweaks. Under sharing it provides two options that are less than helpful. I would like to see “copy“ and or “AirDrop“. In editing, It seems to be lacking the ability to cut out/remove and unwanted sound in the middle. I do like that you can continue recording and there’s more to like about it. But in my workflow it needs to have those two features updated..Version: 2.8.6.80
✓ Crashes all the time when uploading to Soundcloud!The app routinely times out and crashes when you try and upload a file to Soundcloub from it - often four to five times before it works correctly. Also WHY WHY WHY is there a file size limit on the email function of 25meg? Surely that should be the users choice to set if needed?.Version: 2.0.0.56
✓ Won’t allow stereo recordingDespite plugging in a stereo mic that other iOS apps (eg Voice Record Pro) allow me to record properly in stereo, the auto detection feature of this app only allows mono and there is option to change it. Developer: if you respond I will gladly upgrade my review. Your “Support” link doesn’t provide support info. I’ll just use another app for now. Good luck..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Needs workClunky interface; no way to scroll through recorded tracks, no editing tools, not even the most rudimentary. Can’t even rename tracks! Worst of all is the export; can only send files out via email or to SoundCloud. No way to send to another app. No updates in over a year..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Poor file sharing optionsDoes not support Files app or share to app functionality available in iOS, which is extremely limiting and out of date. Otherwise easy to use and seems to work well /as described. Am yet to check sound quality of recordings..Version: 4.0.0
✓ Would be betterMissing a few features e.g. export to apple files and icloud..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Doesn’t work properlyI wasn’t able to upload my recording via email. Hard pass. Really wish this one worked..Version: 3.0.0.99
✓ IOS 10 or lower only!Does not work on iOS 11 or 12. Zoom has statements on their website noting this. Disappointing that Zoom won't either update the app or give us a new app. I do have an older device (iOS 9) that it works on. It's terribly outdated. They say they wanted the UI to match their handheld units, which is ridiculous. Export options are poor. Use Apple's Voice Memos or another app..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ No Longer SupportedLoved this App, and bought the Zoom stereo microphone for it. Developer no longer supports it. I can still record with it, but no more firmware updates or direct posting to SoundCloud. It’s terrible for consumers when companies do this. At least the mic works with GarageBand and my digital pocket recorder. If it worked like it once did I would give it 5 stars..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Sound issueRecords with a crackling sound in the background. Please fix this Zoom..Version: 2.3.0.67
✓ Not workingIt used to work well, but stop working recently. I re-downloaded it and it turned out not asking for access to my microphone. So, apparently it doesn’t have the access now and is not functioning at all..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ So disappointingI initially started using I zoom lightning port microphone with the Apple voice notes application, but thought that downloading the official Zoom Handy Recorder app would give more control.It turned out to be a complete waste of time, recordings had more noise and hiss and despite trying many different settings were unusable. Just stick with Apple voice notes and save yourself the hassle of this unusable app..Version: 3.0.0.99
✓ Does not work at all with iOS 12Will not record anything with iOS 12 on either iPhone 7 or iPhone 8..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Recordings are empty since the V3 updateCan someone help me troubleshoot this? I am using the app exactly as I always have, but ever since V3 came out nothing but silence gets recorded. There is no wave form or anything. Help!.Version: 4.0.0
✓ CrashingManaged to record some audio, but apart from that it seems to crash when I try to do ANYTHING. pretty useless.Version: 2.2.0.66
✓ Google Sign in doesn't workNo way to advise developer. Facebook sign in works but Google link is broken..Version: 2.0.0.56
✓ Is this really the best option?Difficult to believe that this is the best Zoom could do with creating a recording app, or that they put much effort into it at all. I’ve encountered so much frustration with this app that dissuaded me from continuing with recordings. File management is terrible, Soundcloud upload continuously fails, cannot send decent-length recordings over email, and the list continues. It would be awesome if this app captured date & time with the recording, and ideally GPS location for field recordings. Also would just love to be able to rename my recording. These features are not beyond the capacity of Zoom. I hope they do better in the future.Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Terrible appI'm sorry to say that I've had a very hard time with this app. The iq7 makes a lot of buzz noises, I'm not sure if it's because of the phone or what is causing it but the more I use it, the worse it gets. The app makes it hard to share and backup files. Could never figure out how to register my email with it so I can email myself the files. Also, listening to it playback in the car, as soon as the voice memo was done the player automatically went into monitor mode. The feedback was so loud and sudden that I almost crashed. I hope that a future version resolves these problems, but voice memos on the iPhone is a way better app than this thing. Don't waste your time with it.Version: 2.8.6.80
✓ Years out of date and no export featuresThis app is a few years out of date. UI doesn’t fit phones anymore. The only export options are email (won’t work because files are too big) and Soundcloud 👎 Don’t waste your time on this app and don’t buy a Zoom mic because then you’ll be stuck with this app..Version: 2.8.5.79
✓ Stopped working 12.1No audio input from iOS 12.1..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ A lot of noiseTerrible app, I know my microphone works fine because I record on garage band on my phone with it and it sounds clear. This app is the problem, I would not be able to record using this app and have any usable recordings with the awful noise i get with it. Zoom’s website says they are aware of the issue and are working on fixing ir but this is since November of 2019. Still waiting.....Version: 3.0.0.99
✓ Excellent sound quality, but terrible export possibilitiesI really appreciate the sound quality of my zoom x7, and the effects available in the app are pretty good, BUT... Unfortunately, exporting audio to other apps is terribly poor. It’s pretty disappointing indeed. It’s impossible to export to any apps other than SoundCloud, while many other apps and services out there which we could benefit from. How about allowing export to Dropbox or google drive for a starter ? There is the possibility to export via email, but it is limited to 25MB. So, big files can’t be exported. Therefore, I felt stuck in my process which annihilates any desire to use the app. Too bad because it is promising, but right now it is not supporting my workflow. Come on Zoom. You can do better than that..Version: 2.6.0.72
✓ Not working on iOS 12If you install this app on iOS 12, it will no longer ask access to the phone’s microphone, thus cannot record anything..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ App literally just doesn’t do what its supposed toApp doesn’t record. I have to use my Apple voice memos app to use the hardware that I purchased that was made to work with this app. So I know the microphone works because it works with the Apple app but it has never worked with the zoom app and I’ve been trying for years..Version: 4.1.0
✓ Pitiful reverbReverb quality is pitiful! Not worth the money.Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ No sound input when using newest iOS updateThis won’t work at all when using the new iOS update. Zoom hasn’t updated the app in over a year..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Does not workDoes not work on latest iOS !!!! Monitoring works through the jack on the mic and settings seem to but the audio coming isn’t.Version: 4.0.0
✓ Not working on iOS 14.5Come on Zoom - this used to be a great App for those of us with one of the IQ Mics. Now it just doesn’t work in the latest iOS version, no waveforms. Either keep the App up to date or pull it from the App Store..Version: 4.0.0
✓ BadConstant clicking over all the recording, and it seems zoom are doing nothing to fix the app. Such good hardware though! Just a shame this isn't getting sorted!.Version: 2.3.0.67
✓ New update a terrible mistakeNew update absolutely unbelievable- why app developers never ask end users before they release an update? I am considering deleting this app and investing in a new one. Would not recommend to anyone with weaker eye sight, the previous version was clear and easy to see all the functions/ this one - I ended up failing to record one file as I had no idea how the new interface actually works. It is small, messy and completely unfriendly to use and it actually looks horrible. Shame on you the developers!!!.Version: 4.0.0
✓ Awful beyond beliefI love zoom hardware. Software, wow... clicking as I'm recording, badly designed interface. Just pants..Version: 2.3.0.67
✓ No longer compatible with latest ios17I understand the lightning is an outdated format. But like many here I used to use my zoom microphone for recording video and audio and I'm sad to find out it's no longer working on iOS17 with lightning enabled devices. Used to be my favorite recorder now no longer functions. Please bring back compatibility!.Version: 5.1.0
✓ Boxes your audioIf you plan to do anything with your audio files, use another app. With all of the error messages and lack of function, it’s impossible to upload your recordings to any medium. Email uploads will be blocked for size and sound cloud uploads receive the error message 422. Great hardware, TERRIBLE software integration..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Files transfer requires iTunes/CatalinaIt’d be a mediocre app if it let you access your recordings via the Files app. However, the only options to get data out is to email it, upload to SoundCloud, or plug into a computer. As such, it gets the lowest possible rating..Version: 2.8.6.80
✓ TOTAL WASTEI used this app along with the mic to record a rehearsal and zoom doesn’t tell you that despite allowing you to record in .WAV format, the export limit is 25MB per file, making the quality recordings stuck in your phone. I spent 3+ hours re-recording them into another older digital recorder and that was a waste of time bc the Zoom app loops playback so it recorded the same hour long rehearsal 2.5 times. Use the mic with a different app. Mic is great and works with your iPhones camera and audio recorders. You don’t need this app it’s trash..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Awful utterly disgracefulThis app is awful, I cannot believe it that a company such as Zoom doesn't have an adequate enough app to work alongside its products! The irony is ridiculous! Will be formally complaining as I cannot use the mic I bought and will demand a refund as I cannot send any files on email or put on SoundCloud! It says HTTP Error: 413.Version: 2.3.0.67
✓ Static noise and old appIt's bad It have static noise while recording Are planning to fix the problem or I throw it away And also the app is very old like app from the 90s.Version: 3.0.0.99
✓ No sound?I press record and it records. I press playback and there’s no sound!!! Only happened after this new version. Any ideas why? I’d like to keep it cos it has all my old files in it but will obviously have to look elsewhere if I can’t fix this issue :( I like the new interface tho..Version: 4.0.0
✓ Please update for use on new iPhones with USB-C ports.I cannot update the firmware on my usbc Zoom am7 using the iPhone 15 Pro Max.Version: 5.1.0
✓ This was my fav appThis was my fav app before the 4. 0 update. The beauty was in its simplicity and practicality..Version: 4.0.0
✓ Not recording soundHi I need help. I’ve got the iq7 and the app the app comes on fine and I plugged in the device. It receives sound but it won’t record it for some reason all the files are blank. Does anyone have this problem???.Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Devs - heed the reviewsIm looking to update my old TASCAM iM2 mic for iOS to avoid having 2 separate devices. I saw the ZOOM iQ series mics and decided to see what the app reviews said. What I see is a long list of reasons I should not buy anything from ZOOM, so I guess it’s back to TASCAM iM2 until I decide to buy a separate device. When the time comes, I will now avoid ZOOM products at all costs..Version: 5.2.0
✓ TerribleThis app is terrible. Zoom you should know better. I recorded some audio today and now I can't even send it because the file limits are to small inside the app. Utterly useless. Pop over and get Spire they at least know what they are doing..Version: 2.3.0.67
✓ Very buggy. Don't use this app with their mic.Along with the ancient design, removing any file created out of the app is very limited. Tried to upload via SoundCloud and kept crashing due to the app's inability to upload any file over 25mb. Frustrating and completely useless for my purposes..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Doesn’t workThis app doesn’t work with my iPhone 6 and iQ6 microphone. The changes in amplitude cannot be seen on their graphic representation. I would return the microphone to amazon but it does work with the native iPhone recorder , albeit with only a small improvement in sound quality. I wanted this to work and invested a few hours in sorting it out to no avail. Even for free this app costs too much!.Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Unproductive, please update!!Not being able to record with the amazing video quality on your phone is not productive and is a big let down. Also, not having “airdrop” or “wi-fi” sharing is very unproductive when recording WAV’s to your phone. You guys need to get current. This is a wonderful idea but seemingly archaic technology, takes me to the 90’s, emailing hires audio files??. Please update!!.Version: 3.0.0.99
✓ Not Even Worth The Time To Download ItThis app is literally just a play/ploy to get you to buy their hardware. You can’t use it without sending your recordings to the cloud (email, iCloud, or SoundCloud) and the Pro version doesn’t let you find the recordings made within this version. If your intention is to publish whatever you record without any editing whatsoever, this is your app. If you prefer to process (or even normalize and crop) before publication, this is something to be avoided..Version: 4.0.0
✓ Doesn’t save your music and you can’t exportBought your expensive mic that works okay, kind of fuzzy, downloaded the app and made a little music sample that I wanted to share and export but it doesn’t even let me do that. Why bother making an app that doesnt even work right or let you share your music creations ... so disappointed, sending my mic back :(.Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Zoom app DOADownloaded with new purchase of iQ6. As others have remarked, this Zoom app opens and menu items operate, but crucially it does not actually record any audio. Failure. Fortunately, the iQ6 hardware is fine. I’m using iOS app, Griffin iTalk, for my recordings..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Why did I get the microphone?App won’t let me download to SoundCloud or email the file. Feels like the microphone is worthless. Will you refund me the microphone because this is pointless.Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Won’t output to BluetoothMade a recording, but won’t play back via Bluetooth speaker, even though everything else does !.Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Cannot Share AudioIt continues to fail to share the audio file no matter what way I share it, rendering my expensive Zoom recording device completely useless..Version: 3.0.0.99
✓ DisapointingI thought it worked pretty well, but when your project is done, if the soundtrack is too heavy to send by email, it’s impossible to share or even save it in your mobile device. It’s really disapointing....Version: 4.0.0
✓ Last IOS Update screwed it up!NO FEEDBACK FROM ZOOM WHATSOEVER - 1/4/19 Post below was made weeks ago. Was working perfectly. Part time audio engineer with lots of zoom products. After last iOS update though there is no input recognition. Will not pick up any sound at all. Adjusted gain, nothing. Uninstalled reinstalled and still nothing. I checked my phone's settings (Xr) and there is no microphone permission! Zoom, Apple just made you look bad. Now instead of going to my trusted zoom product I have to find another app that works..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Noises and interferenceI have been using the mic and app for some time now and in the beginning it worked quite well. More recently it is impossible to record anything. The noises are non stop and no matter how many time I try to restart recording, the sound keeps full of interferences. Updated the app but it did not change anything..Version: 4.1.0
✓ Five+ years of an abysmal appFive+ years of 1- and 2-star reviews that are still going strong to this day. Another example of a big corporation who doesn’t care about their customers as long as the physical product sells. (The mic itself is great, so it does sell.) The app is terrible. You can’t name files. You can’t edit them. The upside down interface for recording is useless because they never bothered to update it for the iPhones’ notch and pill designs. (You also have to dive to the bottom of the settings to find it.) You can’t stop and start recording on a single recording. There are way too many unnecessary tabs and weird places to access important things, like getting back to the main recording screen from a tiny “home” icon way in the corner furthest from your thumb. Unless you truly need WAV files (which I don’t want taking up my iPhone storage anyway), just use Voice Memos, which captures the high quality stereo audio perfectly in a thousand times better interface, with way more functionality..Version: 5.1.0
✓ Fan of Zoom products, but...The app is clunky, awkward, and worst of all, there’s no option to upload files to Dropbox or share via Airdrop. That would make a huge difference. I can get over the clunky app, been working with Zoom products since the original H4, and love their recording quality. I want to continue to support..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ How do I use this app?Does anyone know where I can find the manual to use this app? I’ve hunted their website high & low, and I can’t find anything..Version: 4.1.0
✓ No longer worksWill not record at all. Tried with iq5 mic but did not record any sound, tried it with built in mic, still nothing. Tried iq5 mic on apple voice memos worked. Would be nice to think that the app would be brought up to date with iOS but as it was free, seems unlikely..Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Umm...Downloaded this to record at 48 kHz as advertised, but dialog warns "function not supported".Version: 2.0.0.56
✓ What a pile.Please at least update for larger screens and add some other share options. Dropbox would be a start. If you can't do it open source and let someone else do it. Such a fail as is..Version: 2.3.0.67
✓ What happened?Been using this with a zoom mic for years. Suddenly, on deadline, it stopped working and it appears it doesn't have permission to use the phone's microphone. Is this being fixed??.Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ My grandma’s got better file sharing skillsSeriously!? Who shares field recordings via email and Soundcloud any more? Email? How about maybe DropBox or iCloud support? Otherwise, the few features the app does have seem to be stable... Email? Seriously?.Version: 2.6.0.72
✓ Has potentialThe app use to work ok, now it will not record with a working mic, just hear clicks and then stops recording..Version: 4.0.0
✓ Needs more options for sending filesBadly needs to support cloud file services like Dropbox, Google drive and Onedrive, and to allow sending files directly to other apps..Version: 2.2.0.66
✓ Doesn’t work with 15.4.1 IOSIt appears this version doesn’t work with the latest IOS.Version: 4.0.0
✓ Not recording anymore!I LOVE this app. I have been using it with my iQ7 mic for years and have enjoyed every minute of it... until I updated to iOS 12. Now my old files will play, but the record function doesn’t seem to be working anymore (with or without the external microphone). Please advise so I can get back to the awesome that was this functional app!.Version: 2.7.0.73
✓ Export via iTunes no longer workingI use this with the iQ6 and it’s a good app that has not been updated since the updates to iTunes broke the option to export via USB cable. You have to use email or SoundCloud. They need to add a share function via wifi or a new USB cable..Version: 2.1.1.62
✓ Terrible file managementThere is no way to change the sample rate, and the three ways to export files are to upload them to icloud, upload them to soundcloud, or email them. It can’t email larger files, get ready to fill up your icloud storage.Version: 4.0.0
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