Recording phone calls on an iPhone can be tricky due to legal restrictions and Apple’s policies. However, there are several methods you can use:

Using Apps

  1. Google Voice:
    • Setup: Sign up for a Google Voice account and select a new number.
    • Enable Recording: Go to Google Voice settings, select “Calls,” and enable “Incoming call options.”
    • Record: When you receive a call, press “4” on the keypad to start and stop recording. Recordings will be saved to your Google Voice account.
  2. Third-Party Apps:
    • Rev Call Recorder (free, but requires in-app purchases for transcriptions).
    • TapeACall (offers a free trial, then requires a subscription).
    • Call Recorder – IntCall (requires a subscription).

Using Hardware

  • External Recording Device:
    • Use a device like an external voice recorder or another smartphone with a recording app. Enable speakerphone on your iPhone during the call.

Using a Three-Way Call Service

  1. Recordator.com:
    • Setup: Sign up for the service.
    • Record: Dial the service number, then merge the call with the person you want to record.
  2. Using a Second Phone:
    • Dial and Merge: Use a second phone to call a recording service, then merge the calls.

Legal Considerations

Before recording any call, be sure to check the legal requirements in your region. Some areas require all parties to consent to being recorded, while others only require one party to consent.

Detailed Steps for Popular Apps

Google Voice

  1. Sign Up:
    • Download the Google Voice app from the App Store.
    • Sign up and follow the instructions to get a Google Voice number.
  2. Enable Call Recording:
    • Open Google Voice.
    • Tap on the menu (three horizontal lines) and go to “Settings.”
    • Scroll down to “Calls” and toggle on “Incoming call options.”
  3. Recording Calls:
    • When you receive a call on your Google Voice number, press “4” to start recording.
    • Press “4” again to stop recording.
    • Recordings are saved to your Google Voice inbox.

TapeACall

  1. Download and Install:
    • Download TapeACall from the App Store.
    • Follow the setup instructions.
  2. Recording Calls:
    • For outgoing calls, open the app and press the record button before making the call.
    • For incoming calls, answer the call, open the app, and press the record button.
    • TapeACall will dial their recording line and merge the calls.

Rev Call Recorder

  1. Download and Install:
    • Download Rev Call Recorder from the App Store.
    • Sign up with your phone number.
  2. Recording Calls:
    • For incoming calls, answer and open the Rev app.
    • For outgoing calls, open the app, press the call button, and then dial the number.

Each of these methods has its pros and cons, so choose the one that best fits your needs.