How do you record a call on your iphone

Apple's iPhones do not offer a native way to record incoming or outgoing voice calls. As this is not a particularly advanced or difficult technology to implement, it's thought that Apple chose to omit call recording due to legal complications. In most U.S. states, only one person needs to give consent for a call to be recorded, but 11 states require everyone involved in a conversation to agree to be recorded. (Look up the laws in your state here.)

If you have a need to record calls, say, for an interview, we've found a fabulous free app that can help you to do so.

The small print

The most important point to consider when planning to record a phone call is to ensure you get consent from the other person or people who will be recorded. You can obtain this verbally at the start of the call, asking, for example, "I'm planning to record this, are you OK with that?" If the person(s) responds positively, go ahead and press record.

An even more cautious approach is to get the consent in writing, in the form of an email or other kind of message, ahead of time.

The app that can record iPhone calls — for free

The app we're featuring in this guide is the Rev Call Recorder iOS app from a tech startup called Rev, which is based in San Francisco and Austin.

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Rev Call Recorder is an easy-to-use iPhone app available in the United States that allows you to record calls in one simple step. This app has no limits for recording incoming or outgoing calls, and it's simple to share recordings via Dropbox or email. Rev Call Recorder has more than 8.6 thousand ratings that give it an average 4.4 out of five score.

Why would Rev offer such a comprehensive tool for free? Rev's main business is to convert audio and video to text with its paid-for transcription and captions service. After your call, you have the option to pay to get your recording transcribed by a skilled human transcriptionist, although you do not have to choose to do this. If you do, Rev charges $1.25 per minute.

Simple functionality

Rev Call Recorder is simple to use. Once you've downloaded the free app and verified your number (FYI: This app only works with country code +1 phone numbers), simply tap the "Start Recorded Call" option at the bottom of your screen:

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Then select whether you're making an outgoing call or receiving an incoming call.

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Follow the prompts and your call will be recorded, then automatically saved to your recorded calls list. Tap on a recording to see share options, including emailing the audio file or saving it to Dropbox.

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On an Android smartphone, recording a phone call is fairly simple. Things get a little tricky on the iPhone though. Apple doesn’t really allow third-party apps to record the microphone or access the Phone app. However, there are a couple of ways to record a call on iPhone in India. Recording calls can be illegal in some regions, so it’s always a good idea to declare to the person on the other end of a call that you may be recording. There may be several reasons why one would want to record a call. Perhaps it’s an interview, an important conversation, or anything that might come in handy in the future. If you’re wondering how to record a call on iPhone, we’re here to help you.

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There are a couple of methods that make it possible to record calls on the iPhone. Some of these methods will require additional hardware such as an extra phone, or a recording device. 

Use a third-party app

You can use a third-party app to record calls on iPhone, but some of these can cost you money. There are a couple of free apps available, and we’re going to talk about one such app called Rev Call Recorder. This app is available for free on the App Store and lets you record calls. You can also share the recordings without paying anything. It’ll only ask for payment when you want the recorded call to be transcribed. However, this app currently only supports US phone numbers.

If you’re not in the US, you can try out other apps such as TapeACall Pro or Phone Call Recorder – ACR, both of which offer unlimited call recording on iPhone, but at a monthly or yearly cost. You can use these services in India to record both incoming and outgoing calls on your iPhone.

iPhone call recording using Voice Recorder app

To record a call on iPhone without using a paid third-party app, you will need a second phone. This way, you can record the call on your iPhone using the second phone’s in-built voice recording app. If you have a spare phone lying around, either Android or an iPhone, launch the Voice recorder and start recording.

Of course, to record a call using this method, you’ll need to place the call on a loudspeaker. This is not a great idea if the call contains sensitive information, and if you’re in a public setting. Otherwise, if you have a spare iPhone, you can just use the Voice Memos app to record the conversation. 

Use a purpose-built Voice Recording machine

Another way to record a phone call on iPhone is to purchase a voice recorder. You can buy these online, and use them to record calls from your iPhone. Once again, you’ll need to use the loudspeaker on the iPhone to talk. Some of these devices also allow you to connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth, and record the call. For example, the RecordGear PR200. You can also use the recorder to capture other sounds or lectures. 

Use your Mac or Windows PC

On Mac, you can once again deploy the Voice Memos app to record a phone call. Make a call on your iPhone and use the loudspeaker to talk. Launch the Voice Memos app and hit the record button. Make sure you tell the other person on the line that you’re recording the phone call.

The same is also possible on a Windows PC, which also comes with a built-in voice recorder.

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FAQs

Is there a native app on iPhone to record voice calls?

No, there are no native apps on the iPhone that lets you record voice calls. The built-in Voice Memos will not allow the user to record audio when a voice call is in progress. You’ll have to end the call to start using Voice Memos.

Can you record calls on iPhone for free using a third-party app?

Yes, there are a couple of apps such as Rev Call, which let you record calls on your iPhone for free. However, these have their limitations.