Comparison

Sound Editor vs WavePad

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

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.

Highlights
  • Record and edit music and voice
  • Apply various audio effects
  • Waveform editing
  • Supports multiple audio formats
  • Background recording
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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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。

Screenshots

Sound Editor4 screens
WavePad4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 WavePad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sound Editor versus WavePad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound EditorWavePad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (771 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings771 — better—
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 iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProapptive Solutions, LLCNCH Software

Customer experience

Sound Editor

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

WavePad

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

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
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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
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
1 purchases

WavePad

Subscriptions1
  • 月額制ライセンス7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Sound Editor free?
Sound Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WavePad free?
WavePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sound Editor or WavePad have ads?
Sound Editor shows ads; WavePad does not.
Which is updated more often, Sound Editor or WavePad?
Sound Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, and WavePad every 2 months. Most recently, Sound Editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and WavePad on October 16, 2026.

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