iScream AlternativesAudio Recorders and other similar apps like iScream

iScream is described as 'Freeware application for Mac OS X. It is designed to record audio from microphone, line-in or another input audio device easily. And save it in MP3, AAC or WAV format. The main idea of this application is to sit in the dock and wait for a click' and is a Audio Recorder in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to iScream for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best iScream alternative is Audacity, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like iScream are Android Audio Recorder (Axet), AudioMass, AudioRecorder.app and DarkAudacity.

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  1. Audacity icon
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    Audacity, a free open-source multi-track editor, enables high-quality audio processing across platforms. Supports diverse formats, plugins, and scripting languages, offering robust features like batching, visual tools, and accessibility.

    127 Audacity alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multitrack editing
    2.  Audio Recording
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Mix Music
    5.  Portable
    6.  Remove Noise
    7.  Track editing
    8.  Noise Reduction
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Music Recording
    11.  Support for VST Plugins
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Audacity VS iScream

     
    • Audacity is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to iScream.

    • Audacity is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to iScream.

    • Audacity is Free and Open SourceiScream is Free and Proprietary
    • Audacity is LightweightiScream is not according to our users
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    Audio recorder with custom recording folder, nice recording volume indicator, recording notification, recording lock screen activity.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Lossless Audio

    Android Audio Recorder (Axet) VS iScream

     
    • Android Audio Recorder (Axet) is the most popular Android alternative to iScream.

    • Android Audio Recorder (Axet) is Free and Open SourceiScream is Free and Proprietary
  3. AudioMass icon
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    AudioMass lets you record, or use your existing audio tracks, and modify them by trimming, cutting, pasting or applying a plethora of effects, from compression and paragraphic equalizers to reverb, delay and distortion fx.

    117 AudioMass alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    AudioMass Features

    1.  Works Offline

    AudioMass VS iScream

     
    • AudioMass is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to iScream.

    • AudioMass is Free and Open SourceiScream is Free and Proprietary
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    Effortless audio recording on macOS. Record system audio and microphone with ease. No drivers required. Start recording immediately.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Voice Notes

    AudioRecorder.app VS iScream

     
  5. DarkAudacity icon
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    DarkAudacity is a build/fork of the the well known free sound editor, Audacity, customized with a darker, more modern theme - and a few small tweaks. The audio engine underneath is the same audio engine. The same code powers it. Like Audacity, it is completely free.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed since 2019. Last version, 2.3.2, released in May 2019, can be still downloaded from FossHub. The GitHub page shows an older version (2.1.3) that dates back to 2016.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Multitrack editing
    4.  Mix Music

    DarkAudacity VS iScream

     
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    Recorder brings the power of search to audio recording. Meetings, lectures, band practices, family memories — anything you want to save and listen to later. Recorder automatically transcribes and labels what you record so you can easily find the parts that matter to you.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android

    Google Recorder VS iScream

     
  7. SoundTap icon
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    SoundTap is a streaming audio capture program which will convert audio playing through your computer to mp3 or wav files.

    30 SoundTap alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    SoundTap VS iScream

     
  8. Zynewave Podium icon
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    Podium is a modern digital audio workstation (DAW) for Windows. It supports recording and editing of audio and MIDI, and hosts VST instrument and effect plugins.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DK flagDenmark
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The latest version (3.2.1) is from 2014.

    Zynewave Podium Features

    1.  Music Sequencer
    2.  Support for VST Plugins
    3.  Portable
    4.  Sound Effects
    5.  Music Recording
    6.  Mix Music
    7.  MultiTrack
    8.  Piano Roll

    Zynewave Podium VS iScream

     
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    MP3 deluxe by MAGIX is a complete music solution for superior music recording, playback, and easy management. Some features include: quick import, optimal editing, easy music management including playlists,and direct recording of internet radio.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The program seems no longer updated. Last version, MAGIX MP3 deluxe 19, released in May 2015, can be still bought on the official website

    MAGIX MP3 Deluxe Features

    1.  Media library
    2.  Music Recording

    MAGIX MP3 Deluxe VS iScream

     
    • MAGIX MP3 Deluxe is the most popular commercial alternative to iScream.

    • MAGIX MP3 Deluxe is Paid and ProprietaryiScream is Free and Proprietary
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    ‘Audio Recorder’ is a small utility for recording audio. It’s able to capture output from your soundcard, microphone, web browser – even Skype; basically if it plays through your speakers Audio Recorder can record it.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Audio Recorder VS iScream

     
  11. AudioDope icon
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    Audiodope is an audio editor. You can load and listen to music files of various formats such as wave, MP3, wma etc. You can also edit part or the whole stream.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    AudioDope Features

    1.  Support for VST Plugins
    2.  Sound Effects

    AudioDope VS iScream

     
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    Audiosdroid Audio Studio DAW, a professional sound & music recorder, editor and mixer.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Android

    Audiosdroid Audio Studio DAW Features

    1.  Ringtone Maker
    2.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3

    Audiosdroid Audio Studio DAW VS iScream

     
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