Comparison

SoundLab vs Async Recording

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

Head to head
About

SoundLab

This app provides desktop-grade audio editing tools on your mobile device. It features a multi-track editor with numerous effects, an AI vocal separator, and a robust audio recorder. It's designed for music and podcast creators needing a convenient, on-the-go solution.

Highlights
  • 16-track audio editor
  • Over 20 audio effects
  • AI Vocal Separator
  • Audio recorder with input selection
  • Recording studio with external mic support
  • Video composer for soundtrack videos
  • Lossless output formats
Features
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Bringing desktop-grade audio editing, recording, and on-device AI together, SoundLab is a powerful sound editor that lets you edit audio, clean up speech, separate vocals, and mix up to 16 tracks. SoundLab is more than an audio editor. It is built for the ideas, quick edits, and unexpected creative needs that come up during music and podcast production, so you can start creating anytime, anywhere on your iPhone or iPad. We won't claim SoundLab replaces a desktop DAW. But it is a serious mobile production tool for the moment the idea arrives and you don't want to open a computer — or wait thirty seconds for a desktop DAW to launch. Precise Multitrack Audio Editor • Mix up to 16 tracks with gain, pan, mute, and reordering. • Copy, cut, paste, trim, insert, replace, split, duplicate, join, move, and more—with unlimited undo/redo. • Zoom smoothly for millisecond-level selections. • Loop any range while you work. • Draw non-destructive volume curves for fades and ducking. • Record overdubs directly into your project while monitoring playback. AI Vocal Separator & Vocal Remover Separate vocals and instrumentals, create acapellas, or make backing tracks with the vocal remover. Karaoke Mode preserves fuller accompaniment. AI runs locally: no uploads or server queue. AI Stem Separator Split into four stems—vocals, drums, bass, other—or six with guitar and piano. Preview and balance parts, then export a mix or individual stems. AI Noise Reducer & Audio Enhancer Use AI Noise Reducer on recordings or AI Noise Suppression on selected audio. EQ, compression, de-essing, normalization, amplification, and Bass Boost provide enhancement for voice and music. 25+ Selection-Based Effects Apply 25+ effects to any waveform range, including AI separation and noise suppression, 10-band EQ, Reverb Pro, Tape Delay, Compressor, Change Pitch/Tempo, Fade In/Out, Phaser, Reverse, Silence Remover, and more. Master Effects Master Effects run in real time on the mix bus. Adjust tempo, pitch, reverb, and EQ while previewing, then export alternate versions without changing tracks or clips. Audio Recorder • Quick Recorder: Capture ideas with your chosen input device. • Recording Studio: Monitor your mic, set input gain, use a limiter and reverb, and record over a backing track—with or without it in the saved mix. • Use compatible external microphones and audio interfaces recognized by iOS. Import, Create & Organize • Import from Files, Music Library, other apps, or Wi-Fi; extract audio from video. • Convert text to speech and add, insert, or replace audio in your project. • Sync audio with iCloud; archive and restore projects through iCloud, USB drives, or external storage. • Use Video Composer to mix audio with video and create soundtrack videos. Flexible Export Export AAC, ALAC, MP3, FLAC, or WAV with selectable channels and sample rates, plus high-bitrate and lossless options. Add metadata and cover art in supported formats. Save to Files or iCloud, share, or export a ringtone. SoundLab is perfect for: • Music lovers and independent creators • Podcast and voice-over producers • Music students and teachers • Especially for users who are familiar with Audacity or Audition SoundLab Pro SoundLab Pro unlocks all Pro features. Choose monthly or annual auto-renewing subscriptions or a one-time permanent purchase. All support Family Sharing with up to five other family members. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Free trials convert to paid subscriptions, and subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.castpeer.biz/agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://www.castpeer.biz/privacy.html Customer Support Contact us in the app: Mine → Contact Us Official website: https://www.soundlabs.app YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soundlab-app

About

Async Recording

Record high-quality audio and video content locally for podcasts, interviews, and marketing. Generate AI voice clones and dub videos into multiple languages. Edit with AI-powered tools and a vast music library.

Highlights
  • Local audio/video recording
  • AI Voice cloning
  • AI Video Dubbing
  • Studio-quality audio
  • 4K video recording
  • AI-powered editing tools
  • Music and sound effects library
Features
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Async is an all-in-one platform for creating high quality audio and video content. Async iOS application enables podcasters, YouTube creators, interviewers, marketers and other content creators to record audio and video content and generate AI Voice clones with unmatched simplicity. Record solo podcasts or remote interviews in studio quality, up to 4K video, and lossless WAV audio for every participant – no fancy equipment required. Async records each person locally, maintaining the quality of each audio track and avoiding problems with unreliable internet connections. Generate high quality AI Voice clones in seconds and at a fraction of the cost. Get started for free today and create your voice. Async offers the most hours of Voice Generation at the cheapest price by far. AI Video Dubbing: Break language barriers instantly. Translate and dub your video content into multiple languages while maintaining your original voice profile. Switch to our web app to access the intuitive audio and video editors packed with AI-powered tools like auto-leveling, silence removal, Magic Dust and background removal. Access all editing tools like trimming and fading audio, as well as a library of 7,000+ professional music tracks and sounds to make editing your content a breeze. Stay connected: X: https://www.twitter.com/PodcastleAI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastleai Discord: https://discord.com/invite/F2gvY4kM5q/

Screenshots

SoundLab4 screens
Async Recording4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoundLab at 65% against Async Recording's 26%. SoundLab also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (15K vs 543). 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. SoundLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Async Recording sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoundLab holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundLab has 15K ratings behind it against 543, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of SoundLab's written reviews are positive against 26% of Async Recording's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundLab ships an update weekly, Async Recording every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SoundLab versus Async Recording: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundLabAsync Recording
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings) — better4.2 (543 ratings)
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better25.8% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better543
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#94 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer孛 刘Podcastle, Inc.

Customer experience

SoundLab

All ratings14,345 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews543 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative26.0%

Async Recording

All ratings543 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral12.4%
Negative61.8%

User reviews

SoundLab

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 AMAZING EXPERIENCE
  • 👍 Easy to use and simple layout
  • 🚀 Exactly what I was looking for
  • 👍 Great app for creating recordings
  • 🚀 Excellent

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't separate two vocals
  • 🐛 Pitch change issues
  • 🐛 Saving issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and corrupted files
  • 🐛 Confusing UI

Async Recording

From 543 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Great app for recording podcasts remotely
  • 🎨 Awesome user interface design
  • 🤖 Useful AI voice features
  • 👍 Easy and simple to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 🔌 Unreliable recording and upload functionality
  • 🤖 AI features not as advanced as expected
  • 🔒 Poor customer service and cancellation process
  • 💰 Overpriced for the features provided

Bugs and requests

SoundLab

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when using EQ
  • Inability to open/delete projects
  • Audio files not recognized
  • Saving issues causing data loss

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to add unlimited tracks
  • More precise tempo control
  • Stronger vocal remover
  • Ability to create custom album covers

Async Recording

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings get stuck during upload
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more video and editing capabilities
  • Improve upload and sync reliability
  • Provide better analytics and reporting
  • Enhance AI noise reduction and audio cleanup

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SoundLab

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • PRO Annual Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent PRO$49.99
4 purchases

Async Recording

Subscriptions4
  • Essentials$19.991 Month
  • Pro$39.991 Month
  • Essentials$144.991 Year
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  • Pro$289.991 Year

Questions

Is SoundLab free?
SoundLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Async Recording free?
Async Recording is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SoundLab or Async Recording?
SoundLab is rated higher. SoundLab averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Async Recording averages 4.2 from 543 ratings.
Do SoundLab or Async Recording have ads?
Neither SoundLab nor Async Recording shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundLab or Async Recording?
SoundLab ships an update weekly, and Async Recording every 2 weeks. Most recently, SoundLab was updated on October 21, 2026 and Async Recording on October 18, 2026.

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