# Sound Editor vs Audio One

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Editor | Audio One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (771 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-editor-audio-changer/id1325953979/reviews) | **[4.5 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-one-multitrack-editor/id1607950988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **771** | 201 |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proapptive Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803573693) | [Bitnite, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651847933) |

## What reviewers say

### Sound Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-editor-audio-changer/id1325953979)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 months subscription as 1 | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 week subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| 6 months with a discount | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| FX Audio Changer: Cut & Paste | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| FX Audio Changer: Cut & Paste | $29.99 | per year |
| 2 Months Subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |
| Cloud Storages | $7.99 | one-time |
| Music Tracks + Projects | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack + No Ads | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good music quality
- 👍 Useful features
- 💡 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic functionality
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Difficult to export/save work
- 👎 Confusing/unintuitive UI
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-one-multitrack-editor/id1607950988)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Music-studio: Full Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Music-studio: Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*