# AcousticLab vs Audio Editor

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AcousticLab | Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acousticlab/id1382478687/reviews) | **[4.3 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-recording-studio/id1475947965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [ZKXY Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382478384) | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) |

## What reviewers say

### AcousticLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acousticlab/id1382478687)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Analysis Set, 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |


### Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-recording-studio/id1475947965)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Editor: Weekly Plan. | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Audio Editor: Monthly Plan. | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite Monthly Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Lite Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Audio Editor: Yearly Plan. | $49.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Helpful for creating music
- 🎶 Good audio quality
- 🤖 Useful AI features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🤑 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🤯 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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