Voice Changer Plus (link opens iTunes) is a free voice changing app from Arf Software. It offers twenty-two different voice morphs in addition to your original voice. When you open the app, you are presented with a simple interface that shows a record button and a scroll wheel for choosing different voices. Hit the record button and a new screen pops up with an audio window that graphically depicts your volume. When you are done recording, another screen opens and plays your voice. You can easily switch between voices by clicking “Change Voice” and choosing a new sound. Changing voices can take several seconds depending on how long your recording is.
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That’s pretty much all the app does. You can’t save recordings or do anything with them unless you purchase an in-app upgrade. For $1.99 you get eighteen more voice changes and the ability to save and organize your recordings. You can then email your voices and/or create ringtones with them, though the ringtone feature requires a third generation iPod Touch or the iPhone 3GS.
What’s Macgasmic: If you want a simple voice changing app with which to entertain your kids or your friends, then this free application from Arf will do nicely. It offers a decent range of morphs and is simple to use.
What’s Not: Unfortunately, the app offers few features. I could see little kids playing with it for awhile, but its fun-factor is limited by the fact that you can’t save your recordings or do anything with them unless you pay for the upgrade. Some of the voices don’t sound anything like what they supposedly imitate. For example, the chipmunk voice sounds like you’re talking into a tin can (and Alvin is nowhere to be found). The sound quality in general is mediocre.
A major annoyance is the banner at the bottom of the screen which constantly informs you about the upgrade features available for $1.99. The reminders go away only if you purchase the upgrade. 
I realize this is one way the developer can make money off his/her app, but the constant reminders are unnecessary. A simple information button that sends the user to a screen with the upgrade features would be less invasive.
Voice Changer Plus is a very basic voice morphing app. Apparently, the “plus” in the name refers to the paid upgrade because the free version offers no real plusses. The app offers some entertainment value, but, unless you’re willing to shell out $1.99 for the upgrade, it isn’t likely Voice Changer Plus will engage you (or your kids) for very long.
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