# LinkYPlayer vs Audio Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Editor at 4.5 against LinkYPlayer's 3.0. Audio Editor also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 2) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). LinkYPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (67% vs 42%). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Editor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LinkYPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Audio Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Editor has 31K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of LinkYPlayer's written reviews are positive against 42% of Audio Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LinkYPlayer | Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkyplayer-link-player/id1140955784/reviews) | **[4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-music-editor/id1493256837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 15 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kim juyoung](https://appshunter.io/developer/918406157) | [苏娟 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327776332) |

## What reviewers say

### LinkYPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkyplayer-link-player/id1140955784)

This app allows you to play YouTube links directly. Register links to play them later, or share them from the YouTube app to open instantly. It supports background playback and PIP mode.

**Highlights:** Register and play YouTube links, Share links to open instantly, Background playback support, Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode, App language settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-music-editor/id1493256837)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Music, #182 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for editing and enhancing audio. Easily splice, mix, record, and manipulate audio with features like pitch shifting, reverb, and a 10-band equalizer. It also includes advanced functions like noise reduction and format conversion.

**Highlights:** Splicing and sound mixing, Audio recording with accompaniment, Playback speed adjustment, Pitch and voice effects, Reverb and distortion effects, 10-band equalizer, Noise reduction and vocal enhancement

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Editor Cloud Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Audio Editor Cloud Quarterly | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Audio Editor Pro - 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Audio Editor Cloud Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Audio Editor Pro - 1 year | $14.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient audio editing
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Versatile audio tools
- 💰 Free to use with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited audio
- Audio playback issues after updates
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add noise reduction and audio cleanup tools
- Improve export and save functionality
- Provide more precise audio controls
- Implement landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LinkYPlayer free?

LinkYPlayer 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, LinkYPlayer or Audio Editor?

Audio Editor is rated higher. LinkYPlayer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Audio Editor averages 4.5 from 31K ratings.

### Do LinkYPlayer or Audio Editor have ads?

Both LinkYPlayer and Audio Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, LinkYPlayer or Audio Editor?

LinkYPlayer ships an update monthly, and Audio Editor monthly. Most recently, LinkYPlayer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Audio Editor on November 12, 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.*