# Voice recorder vs Audio Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Voice recorder at 4.6 against Audio Editor's 3.0. Voice recorder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (26K vs 2). Audio Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Editor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Voice recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Voice recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice recorder has 26K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Voice recorder ships an update every 2 months, Audio Editor every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice recorder | Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-voz/id1336782987/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-multitrack/id1470897069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hieu Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255775618) | [Shenzhen Wisforce Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470075452) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-voz/id1336782987)

Easily record high-quality audio, including voice, music, lectures, and meetings. Save recordings to your device's internal storage for playback anytime. Share your audio files through various social networking channels.

**Highlights:** HD Audio recorder, High quality voice recording, Record songs, lectures, speeches, Supported file formats: mp3, ogg, Play, pause, stop audio files, Send / Share your recording, Record in the background

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear and high-quality recordings
- 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for various applications (music, meetings, interviews, etc.)
- 🎁 Free app with no major limitations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with saving/retrieving recordings
- 🔍 Navigation and file management could be more intuitive
- 💸 Aggressive ads and prompts to rate the app
- 🔒 Concerns about data security and privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings sometimes stop unexpectedly
- Difficulty finding and accessing saved files
- Compatibility issues with certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to append to existing recordings
- Implement a trash/recovery feature for deleted files
- Improve editing functionality and precision
- Add Bluetooth connectivity and background recording options


### Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-multitrack/id1470897069)

Record, trim, and arrange audio projects on your mobile device. Offers two editing experiences: a classic workflow and a new multitrack editor with advanced features. Manage and export your audio creations directly from your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Audio recording, Trimming and splitting clips, Timeline editing, Multitrack project support, Volume adjustment and fades, Mixdown and export

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multitrack Export 6-Month Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Multitrack Export Year Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice recorder free?

Voice recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Audio Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Voice recorder or Audio Editor?

Voice recorder is rated higher. Voice recorder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Audio Editor averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Voice recorder or Audio Editor have ads?

Voice recorder shows ads; Audio Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Voice recorder or Audio Editor?

Voice recorder ships an update every 2 months, and Audio Editor every 8 days. Most recently, Voice recorder was updated on October 31, 2026 and Audio Editor on October 24, 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.*