Comparison

Sound Editor vs Audio One

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

Head to head
About

Sound Editor

This app offers professional audio editing with multitrack capabilities, precise cutting, and a powerful equalizer. It features AI-powered instrument isolation and a built-in recorder for high-quality audio capture. Seamlessly import from various sources and export to multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Multitrack audio editing (up to 5 tracks)
  • Basic editing instruments (cut, copy, paste, trim)
  • 8-band equalizer and adjustable audio effects
  • AI instrument isolation (vocals, guitar, bass, etc.)
  • High-quality sound recorder
  • Import from iTunes Library and cloud storage
Features
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Sound Editor: Professional Audio Editing & Multitrack Recording on iPhone & iPad. Unleash your creativity with the most powerful and versatile audio editor and music editing app. From quick edits to music mastering, this portable studio gives you the tools to edit audio like a pro, wherever you are. MULTITRACK AUDIO EDITOR Effortlessly work with up to 5 multitracks simultaneously for comprehensive and layered editing. Enjoy precise control over every detail, enabling complex arrangements and professional music mastering. Perfect for musicians, podcasters, and sound designers. ESSENTIAL EDITING TOOLS Cut, copy, paste, trim, and delete audio regions with pinpoint accuracy. Use Fade In/Out for seamless transitions or add silence for precise timing. Easily edit audio for podcasts, videos, or music projects. POWERFUL EQUALIZER & AUDIO EFFECTS Fine-tune your sound with our 8-band equalizer, giving you total control over the frequency spectrum. Enhance your tracks with professional audio effects like reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Route effects to the master channel or individual tracks for customized sound design. AI INSTRUMENT ISOLATION Isolate vocals, guitar, bass, drums, piano, and more in seconds! Our AI-powered tool instantly separates your tracks into individual stems, streamlining your mixing process and unlocking creative remix possibilities. HIGH-QUALITY SOUND RECORDER Capture ideas, rehearsals, or live performances with our high-quality sound recorder, offering unlimited recording time. UNIVERSAL AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORT Seamlessly import & export audio in all major formats: WAV, AIFF, MP3, M4A, FLAC, and more. Enjoy compatibility with any audio file. IMPORT FROM ITUNES & CLOUD STORAGE Easily import songs from your iTunes Library or directly from popular cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. Designed for music editors, podcasters, and audio engineers, Sound Editor provides a complete suite of professional-grade tools to import, record, edit audio, and create polished, high-quality sound. Become a true music editor today! PREMIUM: Unlock additional tracks, advanced AI features, expanded effects, unlimited exports, cloud integration, and more with a premium subscription. https://proapptivesolutions.com/privacy https://proapptivesolutions.com/tos

About

Audio One

This app is a user-friendly audio editor designed for both beginners and experienced sound designers. It offers multi-track editing, sound recording, mixing, mastering, and a wide range of audio effects and conversion tools.

Highlights
  • Multi-track sound recording and processing
  • Mixing and mastering for voice and instruments
  • Audio file conversion (WAV, MP3, etc.)
  • Extensive audio effects library
  • Adjustable audio file length
  • Equalizer and ringtone creation
Features
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Audio One is a functional yet simple, user friendly audio editor. In short, this is exactly what you were looking for.   Audio One is suitable for BEGINNERS and experienced SOUND DESIGNERS. This MULTI-TRACK editor offers many features: * Sound recording and processing * Recording, mixing and mastering (voice and beat or instruments) * Converter( WAV, AIFF, AU, FLAC, MP3, AAC, M4R, M4A, CAF, AIFC) * Edit tags and track cover * Effects’ support (pitch, rate, reverb, delay, pan, High-Pass, Low-Pass, Notch Filter, Low Shelf and High Shelf Filter and others) * Adjusting the length of the audio file * Three- and ten-band equalizer * Create ringtones This software is versatile and ideal for both working with podcasts, lectures, performances, and for creating the coolest ringtones and music tracks. No matter how long you have been working with sound or why you are looking for an audio editor, Audio One will definitely not disappoint you! Term Of Use: https://bitnite.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://bitnite.studio/privacy

Screenshots

Sound Editor4 screens
Audio One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio One at 4.5 against Sound Editor's 3.1. Audio One also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (31% vs 10%). Sound Editor's advantage is ratings volume (771 vs 201). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Sound Editor sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months and Audio One sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio One holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 771 and 201 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Sound Editor's written reviews are positive against 31% of Audio One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, Audio One every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sound Editor versus Audio One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound EditorAudio One
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (771 ratings)4.5 (201 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.2% of reviews30.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings771 — better201
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProapptive Solutions, LLCBitnite, TOO

Customer experience

Sound Editor

All ratings771 ratings
Positive52.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative44.1%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative87.3%

Audio One

All ratings200 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative53.8%

Bugs and requests

Sound Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to cancel subscriptions
  • Unexpected charges/billing issues
  • Saved projects not loading properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to import/use own audio files
  • Improve export/sharing options
  • Provide clearer instructions and tutorials
  • Offer a free, fully-functional trial period

Audio One

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Sound Editor

Subscriptions8
  • 6 months subscription as 13 Days trial$9.996 Months
  • 1 week subscription$9.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • 6 months with a discount3 Days trial$17.996 Months
  • 1 Month Subscription$19.991 Month
  • FX Audio Changer: Cut & Paste3 Days trial$23.993 Months
  • FX Audio Changer: Cut & Paste3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 2 Months Subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months
One-time4
  • Cloud Storages$7.99
  • Music Tracks + Projects$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
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  • Full Pack + No Ads$15.99
5 purchases

Audio One

Subscriptions5
  • Week$2.997 Days
  • Music-studio: Full Access$4.991 Month
  • Year$14.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Music-studio: Full Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Sound Editor free?
Sound Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio One free?
Audio One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sound Editor or Audio One?
Audio One is rated higher. Sound Editor averages 3.1 out of 5 from 771 ratings, while Audio One averages 4.5 from 201 ratings.
Do Sound Editor or Audio One have ads?
Sound Editor shows ads; Audio One does not.
Which is updated more often, Sound Editor or Audio One?
Sound Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Audio One every 2 months. Most recently, Sound Editor was updated on October 26, 2026 and Audio One on October 27, 2026.

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