How to record phone calls on an Android

To capture conversations, you'll need to download a call recorder app from the Google Play store. There are quite a few to choose from, with the likes of Another Call Recorder, Automatic Call Recorder, and similarly titled offerings all garnering solid reviews. Many are free, but there are often Premium editions that open more features, such as cloud syncing. For the purposes of this tutorial we'll use Total Recall.

1. Go to the Google Play Store and search for Total Recall. 

2. Install the app. 

3. Launch the app. 

4. Open your dialer or contacts app and start a call. 

5. Total Recall automatically records the conversation and stops when you hang up.

6. Go back to the app, select the conversation, and listen back.

That's it, One thing to bear in mind is that having more than one call recorder installed at any one time can cause performance issues. So, if you want to experiment with different apps just remember to delete any others before you begin.

How to record phone calls on an iPhone

Voice memos on an iPhone might seem the best place to start, but alas if you try to press record then call your friend, all that will happen is that the recording stops as soon as they answer. Instead you'll have to head to the App Store and pick up a third-party offering. Like their Android counterparts, the apps available for iPhone are varied, but most involve some kind of cost to unlock premium features. We'll use TapeACall Lite for this tutorial, as it lets users try out the service for free, although you'll only be able to listen to the first sixty seconds of a call unless you pay £6.99 for the full version.

1. Go to the App store on your iPhone and search for TapeACall.

2. Install the app

3. Launch the app

4. Activate the app by entering your phone number and then entering the code number that is texted to you.

5. Go through the various settings requests and watch the tutorial.

6. Open the app and press the record button

7. Tap "Add Call" and enter the phone number you wish to ring, or select one from your Contacts.

8. When the person answers press "Merge Calls" and the recording will begin.

9. After the call is completed go back to the app, press the Play icon under the Record button, and all your conversations will be there.