We humans can’t perfectly remember the past. So whenever we read a book or get any kind of information from some source, we need to revise it to remember it. Personally, I often record my calls. Whenever I record calls and hear it later, it’s surprising how different the impressions are from how you actually said it.

If you want to perfectly recall what you said in your call or what the other person said then you must record the call. There are different ways to record your calls. In this article, we will talk about how you can record your calls on both Android and iPhone.

One thing you need to keep in mind is that the laws for recording calls vary from country to country. Some countries require consent from both parties while some don’t. Here is the list of laws for call recording in different countries.

• Using the Phone App [Android]
• Using a Call Recording App [Android or iOS]
• Using Google Voice [Android or iOS]
• Using a Recording Device
• Using Another Phone

Using the phone app

Some Android phones have built-in call-recording features. It depends upon the phone manufacturer, carrier, or the region you are in. In most cases, if you have a Google phone app then it’s likely that you have this feature. Here’s how you can do it if you have this feature:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Tap the three dots at the top right (Some phones have a gear icon)
3. Choose Settings
4. Select the Call recording or Record calls
5. Now you can pick to record Selected numbers or Always Record.

After turning this feature on you can now see a Record button on the screen during any calls. You can stop the recording by tapping Stop or simply Ending the call.

Using a call recording app

Google’s crackdown on apps using Android’s accessibility APIs for non-accessibility reasons has effectively purged many call-recording apps. Apple on the other hand never allowed those kinds of apps in the first place.

Still, there are several options if you want to use a third-party app to record calls. If you ever planed to use one of these apps then make sure to check if the carrier supports three-way calling and check for technical issues with your phone model. Also, make sure to read the privacy policy of the website to ensure your calls stay private.

TapeACall is the best option for both Android as well as iOS. You can get a free version of the app but it is limited. If you want unlimited call recordings then you can buy their subscription for about $3.

Using google voice

If you are living in the US then you can use Google Voice. It is available for both Android and iOS. Using Google Voice you can record incoming calls but not outgoing calls. It is easy to sign up and use. Here’s how:

• Download the app from PlayStore or AppStore.
• Create a new account.
• Tap the gear icon on the top right.
• Then choose calls.
• Toggle the incoming call option.
• Now you can press 4 during a call to start or stop the recording.

Using a recording device

If none of the above tips works for you then you can simply record your calls using a recording device. There are many recording devices available in the market. Here are a few of the best recording devices:

Sony ICD-PX470 Stereo Recorder

It is an old-school recorder that is affordable. It costs only $47 You will also get 4 GB of storage built-in with a microSD card slot to expand if required. It also has a USB-A to plug into a computer to download calls.

RecorderGear PR200 Bluetooth Recorder

This device has Bluetooth which lets you connect to your smartphone. It costs about $109 on Amazon It has 8 GB memory inside and the battery lasts up to 12 hours. It also has a USB-A connecter to plug into your computer

Using another phone

If none of the above-stated solutions don’t work for you then you can try recording the call with another phone. For this to be effective you’ll probably need to full your phone volume or just put the call on loudspeaker.

Every phone has a sound recording feature in it. If you have a Google Pixel phone then you can use Google’s recording app. The best thing about this app is that it will automatically transcribe the words. For other Android phone there is built-in recording apps. You can also use third-party apps like Easy Voice Recorder. For iPhone, there is Voice Memos.