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Reel vs SaidTrace

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Reel compared with SaidTrace
DetailReel logo ReelSaidTrace logo SaidTrace
What it doesA portable 4-track recorder for iPhone with hardware-inspired workflow Find what was said. Trace it to the source.
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$14.99 / £14.99 / €17.99 one-time purchase Free: 20 imports and 20 AI summaries per month. Monthly: $3/month with unlimited imports and summaries. Annual: $18/year (50% off monthly rate).
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
  • Record from iPhone, Apple Watch, and USB recorders
  • Local transcription with Whisper
  • Choose between local or external AI for notes
  • Search archive with full transcript indexing
  • Ask questions about recordings with source linking
  • Organize recordings by day or week
  • All data stored locally on your Mac
  • No per-minute recording charges
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
  • Data stays on your Mac, not uploaded to company servers
  • Choose your own AI model—local or external
  • Low fixed monthly cost with no per-recording fees
  • Works with devices you already own
  • Connect AI tools directly to your archive via MCP
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)2 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)96
Citation Flow (Majestic)2323
Referring domains (Majestic)2113

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