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Reel vs AppVol

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Reel compared with AppVol
DetailReel logo ReelAppVol logo AppVol
What it doesA portable 4-track recorder for iPhone with hardware-inspired workflow Free per-app volume control for macOS with real VU meters, no audio driver required
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Pricing modelPaid Free
Pricing$14.99 / £14.99 / €17.99 one-time purchase Free
Key features
  • 32-bit float audio recording up to 96kHz
  • 4 tracks per recording, stereo or mono
  • Overdub and punch-in with latency compensation
  • Bar-synced looper with 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 bar lengths
  • Jog wheel interface with haptic feedback
  • MIDI clock and transport sync
  • 8-in / 10-out USB audio routing
  • Export as WAV, AIFF or M4A with stems
  • Reverse playback and reverse recording
  • Master Record and Resample
  • Per-app volume sliders and mute controls
  • Real VU meters per app and master
  • No audio driver installation required
  • Output device switcher for speakers, AirPods, and audio interfaces
  • Hide specific apps from the volume control list
  • Drag-to-reorder app arrangement with persistent settings
  • Automatic per-app level memory across sessions
  • In-app self-updating mechanism
What makes it different
  • Hardware-inspired jog wheel interface with haptic feedback for tactile control
  • 32-bit float audio recording with no clipping worries
  • One-time purchase with no subscription or ads
  • Auto-routing with any class-compliant USB audio interface
  • Local-first recording with optional iCloud sync
  • Free solution to a macOS gap that Windows provides natively
  • No system audio driver installation required
  • Real analog-style VU meters rather than decorative animations
  • Part of a complete free Adelvo audio toolkit
  • Fully signed and notarized for security
Community votes00
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Trust Flow (Majestic)97
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Referring domains (Majestic)2111

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