# Music Mastering vs Async Recording

The clearest difference is rating: Music Mastering at 4.5 against Async Recording's 4.2. Music Mastering also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 26%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Async Recording's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Music Mastering sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Async Recording sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Music Mastering holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Mastering has 2.8K ratings behind it against 546, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Music Mastering's written reviews are positive against 26% of Async Recording's.

Music Mastering ships an update weekly, Async Recording every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Mastering | Async Recording |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-mastering-audiomaster/id1091734833/reviews)** | [4.2 (546 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/async-recording/id1576384002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 546 |
| Positive reviews | **41.3% of reviews** | 25.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 198 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Future Moments](https://appshunter.io/developer/895157892) | [Podcastle, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576384004) |

## What reviewers say

### Music Mastering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-mastering-audiomaster/id1091734833)

Enhance and maximize the volume of your audio recordings with an AI-powered algorithm. This app offers adjustable equalizers, genre-specific presets, and the ability to create AI videos and Reels. Export your mastered audio in various formats for professional-sounding results.

**Highlights:** AI audio mastering, 6-band adjustable equalizer, Genre-specific EQ presets, AI video and Reels creation, Multiple export formats, Noise removal, Audio cleanup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Trial + Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Great value for the money
- 🚀 Convenient for mastering on the go
- 🚀 Simplifies the mastering process
- 🚀 Improves audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Misleading subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around subscription
- 🔒 Requires subscription to export files
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Exports produce distorted or low-quality audio
- Subscription issues and inability to restore purchases
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more mastering presets for different genres
- Allow users to save and load custom presets
- Improve export options and quality
- Provide a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Improve overall stability and reliability


### Async Recording

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/async-recording/id1576384002)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Record high-quality audio and video content locally for podcasts, interviews, and marketing. Generate AI voice clones and dub videos into multiple languages. Edit with AI-powered tools and a vast music library.

**Highlights:** Local audio/video recording, AI Voice cloning, AI Video Dubbing, Studio-quality audio, 4K video recording, AI-powered editing tools, Music and sound effects library

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Essentials | $144.99 | per year |
| Pro | $289.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great app for recording podcasts remotely
- 🎨 Awesome user interface design
- 🤖 Useful AI voice features
- 👍 Easy and simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Unreliable recording and upload functionality
- 🤖 AI features not as advanced as expected
- 🔒 Poor customer service and cancellation process
- 💰 Overpriced for the features provided

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings get stuck during upload
- App crashes or freezes during use
- Inability to log in or access account
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more video and editing capabilities
- Improve upload and sync reliability
- Provide better analytics and reporting
- Enhance AI noise reduction and audio cleanup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Mastering free?

Music Mastering is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Async Recording free?

Async Recording is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Music Mastering or Async Recording?

Music Mastering is rated higher. Music Mastering averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Async Recording averages 4.2 from 546 ratings.

### Do Music Mastering or Async Recording have ads?

Neither Music Mastering nor Async Recording shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Music Mastering or Async Recording?

Music Mastering ships an update weekly, and Async Recording every 2 weeks. Most recently, Music Mastering was updated on November 6, 2026 and Async Recording on November 7, 2026.

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