# Music Editor vs Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

Music Editor and Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's written reviews are positive against 22% of Music Editor's. Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Music Editor's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 1.3K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Music Editor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Music Editor against 4.3 for Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Editor has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Music Editor's written reviews are positive against 45% of Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's.

Music Editor ships an update every 2 months, Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Editor | Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-editor-dj-mixing-studio/id1213313896/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-multitrack-lab/id1589559510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | **44.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 166 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Whistle Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625943700) | [Tsovinar Popova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559849040) |

## What reviewers say

### Music Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-editor-dj-mixing-studio/id1213313896)

Create and edit your own music with this intuitive audio editing app. Easily cut, copy, paste, and mix audio, add sound effects, and record your own vocals. Perfect for aspiring musicians and hobbyists.

**Highlights:** Audio editing tools (cut, copy, paste, volume), Music mixing and production, Record your own songs, Add sound effects and soundtracks, Export music in multiple formats, Import existing music

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Sound FX | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Music tracks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add Unlimited sound tracks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all audio effects | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock everything | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good quality app
- 🚀 Decent music making app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Lots of premium features
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🤯 Frustrating experience
- 🤔 Confusing and limited free version

**Reported bugs**

- Audio playback issues
- Projects not saving properly
- Subscription cancellation problems
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial
- Allow importing own audio
- Improve audio quality
- Add more editing options
- Make subscription more affordable


### Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-multitrack-lab/id1589559510)

This app is a comprehensive audio studio for creating podcasts, music, and voice recordings. It offers multitrack recording, extensive editing tools, and a variety of audio effects to enhance your sound. Save your work in multiple formats and manage projects efficiently.

**Highlights:** Multitrack recording and editing, Unlimited high-quality recording, Basic and advanced editing tools, Pitch and speed changer, Stereo expander and normalization, Various audio effects and 12-band equalizer, Project saving and multiple export formats

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edit Song - Mixer & MP3 Cutter | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful audio editing features
- 👍 Good quality of exported audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔧 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 💰 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Music and files disappearing from the app
- Static noise and audio distortion
- Inability to save or export recordings

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust individual track speeds
- Better tutorial and documentation
- More free audio effects and tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Editor free?

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

### Is Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Music Editor or Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab?

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab is rated higher. Music Editor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Music Editor or Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab have ads?

Neither Music Editor nor Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Music Editor or Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab?

Music Editor ships an update every 2 months, and Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab every 3 weeks. Most recently, Music Editor was updated on November 6, 2026 and Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab on November 7, 2026.

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