Comparison

Recording Studio Lite vs Audio Editor HD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Recording Studio Lite

Create music productions on your iOS device with this multitouch sequencer. Record up to 4 tracks using audio or virtual instruments, then edit and mix with built-in tools. Explore effects like reverb, flanger, and delay to enhance your sound.

Highlights
  • Multitouch sequencer
  • Record up to 4 tracks
  • Virtual instruments (Piano, Drums, Guitar)
  • Integrated sample editor
  • Stereo effects (Reverb, Flanger, Chorus, Delay)
  • Guitar Arpeggiator
  • Guitar Amplifiers
Features
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Recording Studio Lite is a multitouch sequencer for iOS devices. Designed for quick and simple operation, Recording Studio Lite makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze. Recording Studio Lite is the perfect way to create great sounding music productions. With this free version you can record up to 4 tracks (32 tracks with the Pro version) by choosing between audio recordings or by using the virtual instruments 'Grand Piano', 'Drums', 'Classical Guitar' and 'Electric guitar'. The audio tracks can be recorded using the built-in microphone, by connecting an external microphone or using a USB audio interface. After recording your tracks, you may want to edit them in the integrated sample editor (copy/paste, split, loop, fader, reverb). You can import mp3 and wav audio files. Recording Studio Lite is constantly being updated and continually improved with new features. · Guitar Arpeggiator. · Stereo Reverb. · Guitar Amplifiers. · Stereo Flanger. · Stereo Chorus. · Stereo Echo/Delay · Stereo Compressor/Gate/Limiter. Limitations of the Lite version · Exporting mixing is disabled. · Importing audio files is disabled. · Only 4 instrument are available. · The number of tracks is limited to 4 (up to 32 in the Pro version). · The iTunes file sharing is disabled. · Import and export MIDI is disabled.

About

Audio Editor HD

This multi-track audio editor allows you to record or import audio, then mix and edit it with various effects. Adjust track volumes, align audio, and apply processors like tempo and pitch adjustments. Try all features before purchasing a subscription for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Multi-track audio editing
  • Record or import audio
  • Cut, copy, paste, undo, redo
  • Tempo, pitch, fade, gain effects
  • Track volume adjustment
  • Audio alignment
  • Noise reduction
Features
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Audio Editor : Multi Tracks is a multi-track audio editor. You can use it to add background music to your recording, or mix different instrument together. Main features: Record audio by microphone or import audio from iTunes/cloud drive. Edit audio by "cut", "copy", "paste", "undo", "redo". Simple effect processors are available: "Tempo", "Pitch", "Fade in", "Fade out", "Gain", "Noise reduction" Adjust track volume, or solo/mute the track on track panel. Align audio on different tracks by inserting silence or dragging track around with one-finger-long-press gesture. Try all features before payment and mixdown. one-finger-long-press gesture: one fingers press on a track, don't move, hold for one second, then slide to move whole track around. More information about subscription($9.99/year): 1.Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 2.Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. 3.Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of use: https://recorderplus.com/termsofuse_aep.html

Screenshots

Recording Studio Lite1 screens
Audio Editor HD2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Editor HD at 4.6 against Recording Studio Lite's 2.8. Audio Editor HD also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 21%). Recording Studio Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (144 vs 36). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Audio Editor HD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Recording Studio Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Editor HD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 144 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Recording Studio Lite's written reviews are positive against 45% of Audio Editor HD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Recording Studio Lite versus Audio Editor HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecording Studio LiteAudio Editor HD
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (144 ratings)4.6 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings144 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlauco PercopoTurbokey Studio

Customer experience

Recording Studio Lite

All ratings144 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral10.4%
Negative50.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative75.8%

Audio Editor HD

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

Recording Studio Lite

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Export fails after purchasing Pro version
  • Lite and Pro versions do not communicate
  • Ads pop up and drastically change sound settings
  • Tempo setting glitches out of the app
  • App freezes and crashes
Show 5 more
  • No audio on playback
  • Cannot export audio
  • Continuous clicking sound during recording and playback
  • Playback changes the sound to a different key
  • Cannot import instrumental tracks even after purchasing full version

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add setting to use app on other apps
  • Allow export of recorded music
  • Improve import functionality
  • Fix playback sound changes
  • Add instructions for app usage

Audio Editor HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Recording Studio Lite

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Audio Editor HD

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock importing and mix down3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Professional Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Recording Studio Lite free?
Recording Studio Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Editor HD free?
Audio Editor HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recording Studio Lite or Audio Editor HD?
Audio Editor HD is rated higher. Recording Studio Lite averages 2.8 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while Audio Editor HD averages 4.6 from 36 ratings.
Do Recording Studio Lite or Audio Editor HD have ads?
Neither Recording Studio Lite nor Audio Editor HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recording Studio Lite or Audio Editor HD?
Recording Studio Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Audio Editor HD every 2 months. Most recently, Recording Studio Lite was updated on October 14, 2026 and Audio Editor HD on October 4, 2026.

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