Comparison

AcousticLab vs Audio Editor

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

Head to head
About

AcousticLab

Transform your iOS device into a professional noise measurement tool. Capture precise sound with stereo recording, calibration, and advanced analysis features. Ideal for accurate audio data collection and evaluation.

Highlights
  • Professional stereo recording
  • Precise sound acquisition and analysis
  • Input channel calibration
  • Automatic recording triggers
  • Prerecord function
  • Signal marking and playback
Features
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AcousticLab is a professional stereo recorder APP developed by ZKXY (a member of BSWA Group). This APP will turn your iOS device into a professional noise measurement device with precise sound acquisition and analysis. The measurement system will fulfill the requirement of IEC and ASTM standards when using an external stereo sound card and precision microphones. The input channels (microphones) can be calibrated with a standard calibrator to get the actual sound level of test signals, and the output channels also can be corrected according to the surrounding environment. - Support mono and stereo recording. - The input channels can be calibrated with standard sound level calibrators or manually input the calibration factor. - Support two kinds of setting to automatically trigger the recording. - Prerecord function ensures every important signal will be capture. - The key position of the signal can be easily marked and playback. - The volume of the two playback channels can be adjusted respectively. Monthly description of audio data package: -FFT analysis of audio data. File format modification (caf/wav). -Subscription cycle: 1 month (continuous monthly products) -Subscription price: $9.99 / month -Unsubscribe: manually open "Settings" of mobile phone, enter "app store", enter "account settings" page, click "subscribe" to unsubscribe manually -Privacy Policy: http://neyue.com.cn/newsshown_7.html -Terms and Conditions: http://neyue.com.cn/newsshown_6.html

About

Audio Editor

Edit audio files with a powerful yet user-friendly tool. Record, cut, paste, and apply effects to create professional-sounding mixes. Share your creations or save them for later use.

Highlights
  • Audio recording and editing
  • Cut, paste, and mix audio
  • Apply music effects
  • Professional audio quality settings
  • Import and export sound files
  • Share audio creations
Features
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Edit your favorite songs, change the way you send voice notes, record audios in a professional way, and edit any audio in your device, with an easy to use-yet powerful tool that will make your audios more stunning than ever before. • Editing your audios is just as easy as cutting, pasting, and using your creativity to create amazing masterpieces. • Record audio directly from the app, and add them to your favorite songs with just a tap on the screen. • Add music effects to your recordings, and edit your audios like a professional. • Save your mixes directly in the app, or download them to your phone, and use it whenever necessary. • Change the quality of your recordings, and give a professional style to your music. • Share your creations with your friends, and let them know your musical ability. • Import and export sound from your phone, and make your creations as complete as you want. Easily edit your audio files with the most professional style. Take your favorite songs to the next level, and create your favorite mixes with nothing but your imagination! Your passion for music, and the professional tools that Audio Editor brings directly to the palm of your hand. 1. Title of publication or service: Audio Editor PRO. 2. Length of subscription & Price of subscription, and price per unit if appropriate: - Monthly (First 3 day free trial) 3. Price of subscription: - 3 day free trial then $9.99 per month - 3 day free trial then $49.99 per year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn of the auto-renew subscription from iPhone setting 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. 8. Privacy Policy: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ 9. Terms of use: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ 10. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication where applicable 11. Audio Editor adds new features above and are available through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel anytime a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase.

Screenshots

AcousticLab3 screens
Audio Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AcousticLab at 100% against Audio Editor's 69%. AcousticLab also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Audio Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, ads, 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. AcousticLab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Audio Editor sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Editor has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of AcousticLab's written reviews are positive against 69% of Audio Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AcousticLab ships an update every 7 months, Audio Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AcousticLab versus Audio Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcousticLabAudio Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings112K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB115 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperZKXY Technology Co., LtdGiant Brains

Customer experience

AcousticLab

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Audio Editor

All ratings12,143 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews432 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative23.6%

Bugs and requests

AcousticLab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Audio Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recording cuts off unexpectedly
  • Inability to delete pre-loaded audio
  • Frequent prompts to leave a review

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow importing custom audio
  • More editing tools and controls
  • Background playback during recording
  • Save and export options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AcousticLab

Subscriptions1
  • Audio Analysis Set, 1 Month$9.991 Month
13 purchases

Audio Editor

Subscriptions13
  • Audio Editor: Weekly Plan.3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Audio Editor: Monthly Plan.1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Lite Monthly Trial3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Lite Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Audio Editor: Yearly Plan.3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Lite Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Lite Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is AcousticLab free?
AcousticLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Editor free?
Audio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AcousticLab or Audio Editor?
Audio Editor is rated higher. AcousticLab averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Audio Editor averages 4.3 from 12K ratings.
Do AcousticLab or Audio Editor have ads?
Neither AcousticLab nor Audio Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AcousticLab or Audio Editor?
AcousticLab ships an update every 7 months, and Audio Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, AcousticLab was updated on October 29, 2026 and Audio Editor on November 2, 2026.

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