- In-App Call Recording: Record incoming and outgoing calls directly within the Truecaller dialer on Android.
- AI Voice-to-Text Transcription: Automatically convert recorded calls into readable, searchable text.
- Smart Call Summaries: Generate concise AI summaries highlighting key points from conversations.
- Automatic Subject Tagging: Organize recordings by AI-assigned subjects for faster retrieval.
- Seamless One-Tap Recording: Start recording instantly with a Rec button and countdown.
Truecaller Call Recording
AI-powered call recording with transcription and summaries in Truecaller
Updated March 4, 2026
Truecaller Call Recording Overview
Truecaller Call Recording is a premium feature within the Truecaller Android app that enables seamless recording of incoming and outgoing calls without third-party tools. Enhanced with AI, it offers automatic organization, voice-to-text transcriptions, and smart summaries.
Designed to boost productivity and reduce misunderstandings, the feature integrates directly into Truecaller’s dialer experience while supporting responsible, law-compliant call recording.
Key Features
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| Truecaller Call Recording (Premium Add-on) | $3.99/mo (Billed Monthly) ₹75/mo (Billed Monthly – India) ₹529/year (Billed Annually – India) |
Call recording for incoming & outgoing calls; AI-powered voice-to-text transcriptions; Smart call summaries & subject tagging |
Price details: https://www.truecaller.com/call-recording
Pros
Competitor |
Pros |
|---|---|
| Google Phone Recorder | Compared to Google Phone Recorder, Truecaller offers a more integrated communication suite, combining caller ID, spam blocking, and call recording in one app. Its AI summaries and subject tagging add productivity value beyond basic recording, making it more suitable for users who manage frequent or business-critical calls. |
| Cube ACR | Truecaller is easier to use than Cube ACR because recording is built directly into the dialer with minimal setup. There is no need to manage accessibility permissions or audio sources manually, which reduces configuration complexity for non-technical users. |
| Rev Call Recorder | Unlike Rev Call Recorder, which focuses mainly on recording and paid transcription services, Truecaller bundles call recording with AI-powered transcripts and summaries at a predictable subscription price, offering better overall value for everyday users. |
| ACR Phone | Truecaller surpasses ACR Phone in ecosystem strength by combining spam detection, caller identification, and recording. This unified experience reduces the need for multiple apps and improves call management efficiency. |
| Samsung Built-in Recorder | Compared to Samsung’s built-in recorder, Truecaller works across more Android devices and adds AI transcription and summaries, which are not consistently available in native dialers, especially on non-Samsung phones. |
Cons
Competitor |
Cons |
|---|---|
| Google Phone Recorder | Unlike Google Phone Recorder, Truecaller Call Recording is locked behind a paid subscription. Users who only need basic recording without caller ID or spam protection may find Google’s free, built-in option more cost-effective. |
| Cube ACR | Cube ACR offers broader support for VoIP apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, whereas Truecaller’s recording is primarily focused on standard phone calls, limiting flexibility for users who rely heavily on internet calling. |
| Rev Call Recorder | Rev Call Recorder is fully free for recording, while Truecaller requires a Premium subscription. For users who do not need spam blocking or AI summaries, this additional cost may feel unnecessary. |
| ACR Phone | ACR Phone provides more granular control over audio formats and storage locations. Truecaller prioritizes simplicity over customization, which may frustrate power users who want advanced recording settings. |
| Samsung Built-in Recorder | Samsung’s native solution works offline without requiring account sign-in. Truecaller requires account registration and internet-connected features, raising privacy concerns for users who prefer fully local call recording. |
Reviews
- Capterra Review (Rating: 4.5/5): The app identifies unknown numbers in real time and flags whether a call is “spam or normal,” and one reviewer highlighted that the call recording feature and customizable themes add extra flexibility. Truecaller Call Recording feels simple to navigate with its multilingual, easy-to-use interface, yet concerns arise about it collecting contacts without consent and requiring a high-speed internet connection to display caller details.
- Software Advice Review (Rating: 4.5/5): The ability to see who is calling before answering gives users more control over their time, and the spam and fraud blocking reduces unwanted interruptions. The identification feature helps filter nuisance calls quickly and cuts down on daily distractions.
- google.com Review: One reviewer liked the built-in caller ID that provides more detail than the phone’s default system and valued the option to report and block scammers. At the same time, the app sometimes blocks legitimate businesses like banks or tax companies while letting some unknown calls slip through, and the caller ID pop-ups feel invasive and screen-covering.
- Reddit r/androidapps: A Samsung user noted that call recording stopped working after setting Truecaller as the default phone app, and removing it eliminated spam pop-up alerts entirely. The post asks for workarounds to restore inbuilt recording without losing spam identification features.
- apple.com Review: Frustration dominates this feedback, with one user calling the app “worthless” after it failed to appear under Settings > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification on an iPhone 7. Another described the AI assistant as “terrible,” noting it introduces itself as a “tele-phony assistant,” asks spam callers to “please hold,” and allegedly led to more robocalls; the promised prefix blocking either did not work or limits users to just five prefixes. Truecaller Call Recording left this reviewer feeling it caused “more harm than good.”
