TapeACall Pro: Call Recorder

UPDATE: My issue was resolved with the help of the dev team. I was able to continue using the app which I love and can’t live without and freak out every time there is an issue with it. Again giving it 5 stars, because this app really deserves it. I have been a loyal subscriber for several years and this app has become an essential service for me on daily basis. STOP WITH UPDATES THAT RENDER YOUR APP WORTHLESS. I am a paid subscriber to this service. It used to be the best, but for the last few months every time I try to call, the app doesn’t respond - all buttons are grayed out and if you have a contact with more than one number, the app doesn’t allow you to select which number you’re calling - the only work around is to create a new contact with only one number. After being unable to use the app, I thought maybe updating it would do the trick - MUCH WORSE, now it doesn’t even start. I can’t even access my previous recordings.

The app started out fantastic and was well laid-out. It slowly progressed, however, into something virtually unrecognizable. It is now more confusing and difficult to use despite them being called UPdates. But the worst feature of all… the thing that got me in a lot of trouble… is the fact that a beep plays (something they EXCLUSIVELY left out of previous versions which was my main reason for using the app) during every phone call you record. Now everyone knows you’re recording them. I cannot stress this enough and allow me to repeat and rephrase: EVERYONE YOU RECORD WILL POTENTIALLY KNOW YOU ARE DOING SO. USE THIS APP AT YOUR OWN RISK. Also note that the developers may say this is in keeping with laws. Well, in “single party” states in the United States only one party to the call needs to know it’s being recorded (which means you OR the other person). Only in certain states are BOTH parties required to know and this discretion should be left up to the user. We do not need the developer or Apple to hold our hands and make sure we obey the law. We obey or break the law as we wish and suffer the consequences as they may come on our own terms—or that’s how it should be anyway.

Best recording app out there. When I was being stalked, threatened and harassed by phone, I was elated when I found Tape A Call. I told the stalker he was being recorded, turned on the beep (signaling call is being recorded), but he was so psychotic he didn't care. In fact he told me no one would believe me because anyone can create fake recordings. The judge sided with me since I did follow the law in recording him. 3 yrs have passed since a warrant & Peace Order was obtained, and he started calling again bc another girl is taking him to court for stalking. He claims I urged her but I don't even know her and she lives faraway. So before I blocked his new number, I tried to get as much info as I could (like is he in town with a gun?). I told him to hold on, that I was working and launched Tape a Call. I feel safe and he's blocked. So anyone with a stalker, an abusive ex, or if you have a feeling the call is sketchy, ask them to hold on (mute), add call conference, call Tape A Call, merge the calls and continue the conversation. The beep required by law in some states is loud but no one to date has asked me what it is. I love you Tape A Call for my peace of mind!