How to Record Phone Call on iPhone Without Any Difficulties?

Sometimes the recording of a call on an iPhone is an absolute necessity. For example, it is easier for your management to talk about changes in work than to describe them in the written form. In order not to miss or forget anything, it would be good to record this conversation. Or, for example, it is important to record a telephone conversation with fraudsters, creditors, or collectors.

And there is nothing illegal in this. At the legislative level, the recording of a private telephone conversation by one of the interlocutors is not prohibited in the USA. If necessary, you can even provide this conversation in court as evidence. It is forbidden only to eavesdrop on other people’s phones, as well as to distribute recordings of telephone conversations in the public domain without the consent of the other party.

It seems that such a simple and obvious feature as recording a call to the iPhone should not be discussed at all. After all, it is available on almost all smartphones that have a built-in voice recorder. But, Apple has always been the pioneer of various innovations, and, in this case, it also excelled. With a built-in voice recorder in the iPhone, iOS developers considered it unnecessary to provide the ability to record outgoing and incoming calls. Moreover, they even made life difficult for application developers in the App Store, so that they could not easily make a program for recording calls on the iPhone. And Apple has very serious legal reasons for that.

The fact is that in many countries, the recording of telephone calls is illegal, and the use of various additional devices can even be equated with espionage. Apple is very strict about all legal rules, and accordingly, application developers in the App Store must also comply with them. But still, there are several ways and even applications that will allow you to record a phone call on an iPhone legally. We will tell you about them below.

Recording Using Another Smart Device

You will need any other smart device to quickly record a conversation on iOS. It can be an Apple Watch, iPad, another iPhone, or even any other Android smartphone with a voice recorder.

Just follow these steps:

1. Take a call or call from your iPhone;
2. Turn on the speakerphone;
3. Turn on the recorder on another smartphone and record the call.

If you want to use an Apple Watch to record a phone call, do not forget to install the Dictaphone app from the App Store first.

Recording Using a Mac and Call Recorder for FaceTime

Use the Call Recorder for the FaceTime application or another program with similar functionality. Typically, such applications are not in the Mac App Store, as they are contrary to Apple policy. Call Recorder for FaceTime has a free trial. Install the program and open its settings. The easiest way is to tick “Record Calls Automatically.” After this recording of a conversation starts every time, you get a call.

There are a few nuances left – when you get a call, answer it not with an iPhone but with a Mac. Or call FaceTime yourself and start recording the call. When you have finished recording, press “Stop” or just end the conversation.

Jailbreak Conversation Recording

If you select this method, you must first Jailbreak your iPhone. After that, the Cydia application (jailbreak analog of the App Store) will appear in the menu of your smartphone. In the Cydia catalog, you can find and install one of the following programs, depending on the device model and firmware version:

• AudioRecorder – a convenient extension application with very simple settings. To start working with this application, all you need to do is launch it and select one of the modes. You can automatically record all conversations or select individual contacts to record. The program interface is a moving window that pops up during a call with a “Record/Pause” button. In addition to phone calls, AudioRecorder can record conversations on Skype, FaceTime, and Facebook Messenger. In the program menu, you can easily find all your recorded calls, as well as transfer them to Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.;
• iOS Call Recorder – another application for recording calls on the iPhone, with similar functionality to the previous one. Installing and running the program, as well as its use, does not cause any difficulties. The application is easy to use. During each call, there will be a special slider on the screen with the option “Record/Stop.” You can record not only ordinary conversations but also those that come from blocked or hidden numbers. In addition, it is possible to record a conversation from a Bluetooth headset or when connected to a car. After recording, the user can save the record in Google Drive or export it to WhatsApp, Email, or SMS;
• CallRecorder – an extension application with simple functionality. After installation, you receive a simple call recording tool that saves audio files in mp3 format. CallRecorder also does not require any additional settings and can be used immediately after installation. As in previous applications, it has the option to export records to other applications.

Apps for Recording Calls in the App Store

Previously, the use of various Jailbreak-tweaks to record conversations was a necessity. This is caused by the fact that in the App Store, there were no such applications due to the strict policy of Apple. However, now such programs have become available, and they are not so few. The main advantage of this method is its simplicity. You do not need to connect your Mac, reflash the iPhone, or connect other devices. You just need to install and run one of the following programs.

Google Voice

Google Voice is one such simple solution. This application is completely free but requires a Google account. All you need is:

• Visit the Google Voice site and register;
• Install the application from the AppStore on your iPhone;
• Go to the program settings, and check “Call recording” in the “Calls” option.

After the manipulations, you can begin recording the conversation just by pressing the number 

4. At the same time, the application will warn both you and the interlocutor about the started recording. As in the case of jailbreak applications, you can export the recording to any convenient environment: from Google Drive to iTunes.

TapeACall

Unlike Google Voice, TypeACall is available wherever there is a mobile connection. The application, in addition to its availability, is easy to install but requires additional action.

The TypeACall application works on the principle of a conference call. Therefore, it records both incoming and outgoing calls. After the recording, the conversation is saved in the program menu.

IntCall

IntCall is a free application with very simple and convenient functionality, but its disadvantage is the recording of only outgoing calls. Calls and recordings are made through the app itself, not the phonebook. Therefore, the application needs a constant connection to the Internet. There is also a significant plus – the ability to hide your phone number during a call.

iPhone Call Recording Accessories

Another useful method of recording a call is to apply separate accessories:

• Special adapters. Many accessory manufacturers sell special gadgets and adapters (for example, PhotoFast Call Recorder) that can be used for such purposes. All of them are connected via Mini-Jack (3.5 mm) or Lightning connector. Then, the headset is connected to the adapters, with which the call will take place. The sound of the conversation will pass through a special module of the adapter, in which the recording option is available. After recording, the file can be saved in a special application or on a memory card that can be connected to the adapter.
• Covers and cases. In addition to adapters and adapters, there are special cases with which you can record a call, for example, Just in Case. It does not need to be connected to any phone contacts. All you need to do is put the case on the iPhone and press the “Rec” button on the case. The bottom cover records the conversation not systematically but through a separate microphone, which is close to the voice speaker. The recording is saved in mp3 format on a separate memory card, which is installed in the case itself. You can get the recording either by pulling out the memory card or by connecting the case to the computer via micro-USB.

Based on all of the above, we can conclude that there are many different ways to record a conversation on the iPhone. Choose the one you like the most, does not require additional settings, and allows you to record in high quality.

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