Best Voice Recorder Apps with Noise Cancellation

You need to record voice memos, interviews, or meetings on your phone and want noise cancellation built into the recording app so you don't have to clean up audio after the fact.

Voice recorder apps approach noise cancellation in two ways: real-time processing (noise is removed while recording, before the file is saved) and post-processing (noise is removed after recording, applied to the saved file). Both have their place. **1. Apple Voice Memos (iPhone — free, built-in)** The best free option for iPhone users. Voice Memos added a built-in Enhance Recording feature: after recording, tap the three-dot menu → Enhance Recording, or tap the wand icon. iOS applies noise reduction and room echo removal. Works in one tap with no account required. Limitation: post-processing only, not real-time. Excellent for most casual use. **2. Krisp (iOS/Android — free tier / $5/month)** AI-powered real-time noise cancellation. Works as a virtual microphone that other apps use as input, and also has its own recording interface. 120 minutes/week free; $5/month Pro. Bi-directional cancellation removes noise from both your mic and incoming audio. The strongest real-time noise cancellation available on mobile. **3. Dolby On (iOS/Android — free)** Developed by Dolby Labs — applies real-time noise reduction and audio enhancement during recording. Free, no account required. Good for music and voice. Exports high-quality audio with noise reduction already applied. **4. Otter.ai (iOS/Android — free tier with limits)** Primarily a transcription app, but records audio with some noise processing. Best if your goal is getting a transcript rather than archiving high-quality audio. Free tier has usage limits; paid plans for heavy use. **5. Riverside.fm (iOS/Android — paid)** Local uncompressed recording with AI cleanup post-session. Best for podcast interviews and professional content where recording quality is paramount. **6. Easy Voice Recorder Pro (Android — $4.99)** Simple one-tap recording, skips silence automatically, good format options. Basic noise reduction; better for quiet environments than heavy noise cancellation. **Best for most users:** Apple Voice Memos with Enhance Recording (free, one-tap) for iPhone. Dolby On (free) for Android or when you want real-time processing.

What You Get:

• Apple Voice Memos' built-in Enhance Recording for one-tap iPhone noise removal
• Krisp for real-time AI noise cancellation during recording
• Dolby On for free real-time noise reduction on both iOS and Android
• Otter.ai for recordings where transcription is also needed