Sound Editor vs WavePad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
WavePad
This professional audio editing software allows for easy recording, editing, and applying effects to music and voice. Create high-quality audio with clear sound, manipulate waveforms, and enhance recordings with various filters and effects. Ideal for journalists and professionals who frequently record audio for business purposes.
- Record and edit music and voice
- Apply various audio effects
- Waveform editing
- Supports multiple audio formats
- Background recording
- Cloud storage integration
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音楽や音声の録音、編集、エフェクト挿入、送信などが簡単にできるプロ仕様の音声編集ソフトです。WavePadを使えば音楽やボイスなどをクリアな音質で録音し、簡単に編集やエフェクト挿入を行うことでよりハイクオリティな音声を作成することができます。音声の波形を使って編集を行うので、音声の切り貼りはもちろん、ハイパスフィルタを挿入して音質をよりクリアにしたりと言った様々なエフェクト挿入も簡単に行うことができます。ジャーナリストなどビジネスで音声を録音する機会が多い方などは、WavePadを使って録音することで、必要な音声だけをよりクリアな音質で保存・送信することができます。 ・WAVEやAIFFなど数多くの音声ファイルフォーマットに対応 ・切り取り、コピー、貼り付け、挿入、トリミングなどの編集機能 ・音声の増幅や正規化、エコーやリバーブなど多彩なエフェクトを搭載 ・複数の音声ファイルを開いた状態での作業が可能 ・自動トリミングや音声起動録音など様々な自動化に対応 ・8000~44100hz、8~32ビットのサンプルレートから選択 ・画面がオフの状態でもバックグラウンドで録音を継続 ・GoogleドライブやDropboxアカウントを使ったアップロードやダウンロード こちらのバージョンのWavePadは7日間の無料お試し版です。お試し期間終了後も全ての機能をお使いいただく場合は月額制ライセンスのサブスクリプションをご購入ください。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WavePad at none against Sound Editor's shown. WavePad also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Sound Editor's advantage is review sentiment (10% vs 0%). 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
Both are free to download. Sound Editor sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months and WavePad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sound Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, WavePad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sound Editor | WavePad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (771 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 771 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 175 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Proapptive Solutions, LLC | NCH Software |
Customer experience
Sound Editor
WavePad
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
WavePad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sound Editor
- 6 months subscription as 13 Days trial$9.996 Months
- 1 week subscription$9.997 Days
- 1 Month Subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Month
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- 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
- Cloud Storages$7.99
- Music Tracks + Projects$9.99
- Special Offer$9.99
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- Full Pack + No Ads$15.99
WavePad
- 月額制ライセンス7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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