Here's the shortest useful answer. Pick your situation.
Audio call, one-to-one
Use Apple's Call Recording (iOS 18.1 and later, where available). Tap the record button on the call screen. Find it in Notes > Call Recordings.
Video call, on a Mac
Use BlackHole (free) or Audio Hijack (paid) to get FaceTime's audio into your recorder, then record with QuickTime or OBS. Mac setup.
Video call, iPhone only
Screen record with the microphone on and the call on speaker. iPhone steps.
Group call
Use a Mac setup or record the speaker with a second device. Second-device method.
The one thing to do first
Ask permission. Only Apple's Call Recording announces itself. Every other method is silent, and recording without consent is illegal in many places.
Why a plain screen recording isn't enough
iPhone and Mac screen recordings don't capture the other person's voice from a call, by design. That's why every method above includes a way to bring their audio in. The full explanation.
The complete guide
Everything in more detail, with troubleshooting: how to record a FaceTime call.
Where MobileStudio fits
MobileStudio isn't a call recorder. It turns screen recordings of your app into polished demos on your phone. Get MobileStudio.
Quick FAQ
What's the easiest way to record FaceTime?
Call Recording for audio calls. The speaker method for video calls on iPhone.
What's the best quality?
A Mac with BlackHole or Audio Hijack.
