rysasahrialFossify Voice Recorder is an open‑source, ad‑free Android app built in Kotlin that delivers high‑quality audio capture with a streamlined and privacy‑focused design. It’s perfect for voice memos, lectures, musical ideas, interviews, or any sound recording where clarity and control matter.
Why choose Fossify Voice Recorder?
- High‑quality audio: Supports sample rate selection and offers pristine fidelity for detailed recordings.
- Versatile recording formats: Record in formats like WAV, OGG (Opus), and experimental MP3 with bitrate and codec options for custom audio needs .
- Real‑time visualization: Monitor voice levels live with an interactive waveform display, ensuring you capture audio at optimal levels .
- Minimal and intuitive UI: Clutter‑free interface focused on simplicity—features like customizable filename patterns, widgets for quick access, and theme customization enhance usability.
- Offline privacy: Fully functional without internet access. All recordings stay on your device—no ads, no hidden tracking.
- Open‑source and community‑driven: Released under GPL‑3.0, the app is community‑maintained. Bug reports and feature requests are active (e.g., showing “in‑progress” recordings, adding mute‑while‑recording mode, Bluetooth media support).
- Widgets and shortcuts: Add home‑screen widgets and widgets to start/stop recordings instantly. Power‑user-friendly shortcuts are on the roadmap.
Quick setup guide:
- Install via Google Play or F‑Droid.
- Launch and grant microphone permission.
- Access settings to choose format (OGG recommended for smaller size), sample rate, bitrate, and filename pattern.
- Tap record, monitor waveform, and stop to save. Recordings are stored in customizable folder locations.
- To customize storage path, tap the “+” in folders screen—note a known bug may prevent deletion of recordings in a manually added folder.
Advanced tips:
- Use OGG (Opus) format with ~32–40 kbps bitrate for efficient yet high‑quality voice capture.
- If using MP3, expect experimental support—quality is solid but less reliable than other formats .
- Facing issues like hidden “in‑progress” files? The development team is working on recovery and locking mechanisms.
Fossify Voice Recorder is ideal for users who need a trustworthy, no‑nonsense recording tool that respects privacy and offers robust customization—all backed by a GPL‑3.0 open‑source license.
Additional Info
- Author: FossifyOrg (community of ~107 contributors)
- Programming Language: Kotlin (99.7%), minor Ruby scripts
- License: GNU GPL‑3.0
- Usage limitations: You must share derivative apps under the same GPL‑3.0. Source modifications and redistribution must include the GPL license and source code.
- Repository: github.com/FossifyOrg/Voice‑Recorder
