# Voice Memos vs Audio Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Memos at 4.8 against Audio Editor's 4.3. Voice Memos also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (1.1M vs 12K). Audio Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Editor sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Voice Memos asks for nothing beyond the download.

Voice Memos holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Memos has 1.1M ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Voice Memos's written reviews are positive against 70% of Audio Editor's.

Voice Memos ships an update every 7 months, Audio Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Memos | Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-memos/id1069512134/reviews)** | [4.3 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-recording-studio/id1475947965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1M** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 69.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Memos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-memos/id1069512134)

Capture, edit, and organize audio with this versatile recording tool. Easily transcribe speech to text, enhance sound quality, and share your creations across devices. Ideal for notes, ideas, and moments.

**Highlights:** Portable audio recording, Speech-to-text transcription, Audio editing tools, Vocal layer recording, iCloud sync, Noise reduction

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless recording
- 🎨 Attractive and minimalistic design
- 🔍 Useful for capturing ideas and thoughts
- 🎶 Great for musicians and singers
- 📚 Helpful for students and academics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable recording (stops unexpectedly)
- 🔇 Audio quality issues
- 🔄 Inability to edit/resume recordings
- 🗂️ Poor organization and folder management
- ⚠️ Freezing and crashing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings disappearing or not saving properly
- Phantom data usage and storage issues
- Playback issues (choppy, unresponsive)
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inability to delete or export recordings

**Requested features**

- Repeat/loop playback feature
- Ability to add notes/comments to recordings
- Improved search and filtering options
- Integration with other apps (e.g., transcription)
- Selective sync option to manage storage


### Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-recording-studio/id1475947965)

Easily edit audio files on your device, from cutting and pasting to adding professional effects. Record new audio, enhance voice notes, and mix music like a pro. Share your creations or save them for later use.

**Highlights:** Audio cutting and pasting, Professional audio recording, Add music effects, Save and download mixes, Adjust recording quality, Share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Editor: Weekly Plan. | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Audio Editor: Monthly Plan. | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite Monthly Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Lite Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Audio Editor: Yearly Plan. | $49.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Helpful for creating music
- 🎶 Good audio quality
- 🤖 Useful AI features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🤑 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤯 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Recording cuts off unexpectedly
- Inability to delete pre-loaded audio
- Frequent prompts to leave a review

**Requested features**

- Allow importing custom audio
- More editing tools and controls
- Background playback during recording
- Save and export options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Memos free?

Voice Memos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Audio Editor free?

Audio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voice Memos or Audio Editor?

Voice Memos is rated higher. Voice Memos averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1M ratings, while Audio Editor averages 4.3 from 12K ratings.

### Do Voice Memos or Audio Editor have ads?

Neither Voice Memos nor Audio Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Memos or Audio Editor?

Voice Memos ships an update every 7 months, and Audio Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Voice Memos was updated on September 26, 2026 and Audio Editor on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*